A concise introduction to the principles and practices of structural dynamics This hands-on textbook lays out essential structural dynamics concepts and effective calculation methods as well as the latest computing tools. You will review practical problems that reinforce key concepts and connect theoretical formulations to civil engineering practice. Each chapter of the book begins with a set of learning objectives and ends with a chapter summary and key takeaways for a guided review of content. Essentials of Structural Dynamics is ideal both for students and for practicing engineers who need to brush up on current techniques. The book contains detailed examples throughout covering all essential aspects of structural dynamics analysis and design. You will gain access to a variety of digital resources for both students and instructors, including image galleries, PowerPoint presentations, and MATLAB scripts. Contains electronic image galleries, PowerPoint presentations, and MATLAB scripts Combines the fundamentals of structural dynamics and modern computational tools Written by a pair of experienced civil engineering educators

Guidelines for Open Pit Slope Design is a comprehensive account of the open pit slope design process. Created as an outcome of the Large Open Pit (LOP) project, an international research and technology transfer project on the stability of rock slopes in open pit mines, this book provides an up-to-date compendium of knowledge of the slope design processes that should be followed and the tools that are available to aid slope design practitioners. This book links innovative mining geomechanics research into the strength of closely jointed rock masses with the most recent advances in numerical modelling, creating more effective ways for predicting the reliability of rock slopes in open pit mines. It sets out the key elements of slope design, the required levels of effort and the acceptance criteria that are needed to satisfy best practice with respect to pit slope investigation, design, implementation and performance monitoring. This book will assist open pit mine slope design practitioners, including engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, mining engineers and civil engineers and mine managers, in meeting stakeholder requirements for pit slopes that are stable, in regards to safety, ore recovery and financial return, for the required life of the mine.