Indrajit Chowdhury, Shambhu P. Dasgupta

'The two-volume set will be useful as a reference for professionals involved in earthquake or dunamic analysis or the design of machine foundations in the oil, gas, and energy sector. The books can also be used in advanced courses in structural dynamics, soil dynamics, analysis and machined foundations, and earthquake engineering.' Annotation (c) 2009 Book News Inc. Portland, OR

• 1. Introduction; 2. Theory of elasticity and numerical methods in engineering; 3. Basics of lumped parameter vibration; 4. Concepts in structural and soil dynamics; 4. An introduction to soil-structure systems under statical condition