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Published in the year 2004, this second edition of Structural Dynamics: Theory & Computation provides the readers with key insights into structures, in the context of civil engineering. Summary Of The Book Structural Dynamics: Theory & Computation provides a comprehensive overview of the subject of structures, which is crucial for civil engineers to understand. However, in most cases, mechanical engineers mount several additions on these devices, which results in harmonic responses. Through the course of this book, Paz has explained harmonic responses of structures in the context of discrete systems, single degree-of-freedom idealizations, and distributed inertia systems. This book is vital for civil engineers as it helps to draw the link between differential equations and practical numerical solutions of an executable program. In total, there are 22 chapters in this book. Some chapters include Introduction to Random Vibration, Damped Motion of Shear Building, Dynamic Analysis of Beams, Discretization of Continuous Systems, and The Multistory Shear Building. Several portions of this book have been rewritten with the intent of conveying the concepts in a clearer manner. At the end of this book, the readers have also been provided with a list of computer programs, which have now been updated with several comments to make it easier for the readers to understand the code better. Paz has also included his own method for reducing Eigen problems in Chapter 13, which is titled the Dynamic Condensation method. This approach to reduction aids in deriving a virtually exact answer for every mode, which is a part of the reduced system. Paz has also included a new chapter in this edition, on Random Vibration. This chapter helps the readers gain insights into this highly engrossing subject and its application in the field of engineering. At the end of each chapter in this book, Paz has provided the readers with a recap of the important topics covered. He has also included a list of problems at the end of each chapter, for which the answers are present at the end of the book. Structural Dynamics: Theory & Computation is highly recommended for students as well as practicing engineers. About Mario Paz Mario Paz is an author and educator. Apart from this book, Paz has also written International Handbook of Earthquake Engineering: Codes, Programs, and Examples. Paz currently serves as the Professor Emeritus at the University of Louisville, in the Department of Civil Engineering. Paz has also been a consultant for the Vibrating Equipment Division, Rexnord Inc.