Structural Dynamics: Theory and Computation

By Mario Paz

Book Overview

solution of structural dynamics problems is introduced in this new edition. This program was selected from among the various professional programs available because of its capability in solving complex problems in structures as well as its wide use in professional practice by structural engineers. SAP2000 includes routines for the analysis and design of structures with linear or nonlinear behavior subjected to static or dynamics loads; (material non-linearity or large displacements non-linearities) and may be used most efficiently in the microcomputer. The larger versions of SAP2000 have the capability for the analysis of structures modeled with virtually any large number of nodes. This new fifth edition of the book uses, almost exclusively, the introductory version of SAP2000 which has a capability limited to 25 nodes or 25 elements. A CD- ROM containing the introductory version of SAP2000 as well as the educational set of th the program developed by the author is included in this 5 edition of Structural Dynamics: Theory and Computation. The set of educational programs in Structural Dynamics includes programs to determine the response in the time domain or in the frequency domain using the FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) of structures modeled as a single oscillator. Also included is a program to determine the response of an inelastic system with elastoplastic behavior, and another program for the development of seismic response spectral charts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402076673
• ISBN13: 9781402076671
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 790 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.3" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

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This book is wonderfull. I am a beginner in the subject. The book is easy to understand and gives an excellent "feel" for the subject. I read Chopra before and many times I had to reread to folow the "red line" and not get lost in "research" like proofs. Chopra is good too, but after this book to get a little further. The programs are a real bonus to practice, and to see the programming steps clarifies the matter even more. I can't belive there are people commenting on the "look" when the "content" is so good. I thank the author for saving me from frustration and writing the book as for "self study".

excelent book to understand the concept

This is an excellent book for beginners but doesn't have too much detail on the math part I believe. Still great book to understand the concept.

Excellent book on structural dynamics

This is one of the most comprehensive, easy to understand, book on structural dynamics in the market. Thoroughly recommended for the advanced undergraduate or postgraduate. It may be a bit pricey though i feel.

buying the programms via enternet

the book iz very excelent i have the 1991 edition and iwant to buy the programms in the book by enternet and not by the snail mail what imust to do

A good book for beginners

This books covers the very basic as well as advanced topics of structural dynamics in an easily understandable manner. Contains listing of some Fortran programs. But it is not written in Metric units! Indian edition of this book costs much less.