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Learn the fundamental principles and advanced concepts of structural dynamics through a comprehensive course covering single degree of freedom systems, multi-degree freedom systems, and distributed parameter systems. Master the establishment of motion equations, free vibration analysis, forced vibration under harmonic excitation, equivalent viscous damping principles, shock load response analysis, Duhamel integral, step-by-step integration methods, frequency domain solutions, generalized systems, modal orthogonality, practical methods for mode shapes and frequencies calculation, modal superposition method, proportional viscous damping matrices, nonlinear time history analysis, Lagrange equations, and partial differential equations for distributed parameter systems. Progress from basic concepts to complex analytical methods while developing practical skills in structural dynamic analysis through detailed theoretical explanations and real-world applications.