Structural Dynamics: Theory and Computation

by Mario Paz, Young Hoon Kim

The sixth edition of Structural Dynamics: Theory and Computation is the complete and comprehensive text in the field. It presents modern methods of analysis and techniques adaptable to computer programming clearly and easily. The book is ideal as a text for advanced undergraduates or graduate students taking a first course in structural dynamics. It is arranged in such a way that it can be used for a one- or two-semester course, or span the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, this text will serve the practicing engineer as a primary reference.
The text differs from the standard approach of other presentations in which topics are ordered by their mathematical complexity. This text is organized by the type of structural modeling. The author simplifies the subject by presenting a single degree-of-freedom system in the first chapters, then moves to systems with many degrees-of-freedom in the following chapters. Finally, the text moves to applications of the first chapters and special topics in structural dynamics.
This revised textbook intends to provide enhanced learning materials for students to learn structural dynamics, ranging from basics to advanced topics, including their application. When a line-by-line programming language is included with solved problems, students can learn course materials easily and visualize the solved problems using a program. Among several programming languages, MATLAB® has been adopted by many academic institutions across several disciplines. Many educators and students in the U.S. and many international institutions can readily access MATLAB®, which has an appropriate programming language to solve and simulate problems in the textbook. It effectively allows matrix manipulations and plotting of data. Therefore, multi-degree-of freedom problems can be solved in conjunction with the finite element method using MATLAB®.

The revised version will include:

·         solved 34 examples in Chapters 1 through 22 along with MALAB codes.

·         basics of earthquake design with current design codes (ASCE 7-16 and IBC 2018).

·         additional figures obtained from MATLAB codes to illustrate time-variant structural behavior and dynamic characteristics  (e.g., time versus displacement and spectral chart).

This text is essential for civil engineering students. Professional civil engineers will find it an ideal reference.

634 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Somesh Mathur · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would recommend this book to both undergraduate as well as postgraduate students who wish to delve into the subject of Earthquake Engineering.

It serves as a precursor to Structural Dynamics by A.K.Chopra and the likes, in my opinion. having read both, I would put the book by Mario Paz to be mathematically oriented rather than focussing on the underlying concepts like that of Inertia. Hence the need to couple it with another book that focusses on the workings rather than just the Math's behind it.

All in all a great book. Helped me a lot during my undergraduate and MSc. Print size is a bit small but it's legible.

[Andre Ariono · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a must read book for people majoring in structure engineering such as civil engineering and ocean engineering. This book contain a lot of aspect for structural design, such as stiffness and natural frequencies of structure.

This book also contain Fortran Language for computate Structural Dynamics problem. This book also explain structural respond from working force such as wave force, wind force, and earthquake.

[Ayad ALDEKA]

This book is very useful for Earthquake Engineering.
Regards