Nonlinear dynamics of structures under extreme transient loads The book covers model building for different engineering structures and provides detailed presentations of extreme loading conditions. A number of illustrations are given: quantifying a plane crash or explosion induced impact loading quantifying the effects of strong earthquake motion quantifying the impact and long duration effects of strong stormy winds along with a relevant framework for using modern computational tools. The book considers the levels of reserve in existing structures and ways of reducing the negative impact of high risk situations by employing sounder design procedures