numerical methods and their application in dynamics of structures

Introduction/purpose: the aim of this paper is to analyse the numerical methods for solving differential equations of dynamic equilibrium in technical problems. methods: the paper gives an overview of the following numerical methods: the method of central difference, the method of linear acceleration, the newmark method, and the wilson θ method. results: various problems in applying numerical methods in dynamics of structures have been solved. conclusion: it has been shown that the application of numerical methods has a fundamental importance in dynamics of structures.