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Welcome
to the DynamAssist web site
DynamAssist is a software toolbox developed for
engineers working in the field of structural dynamics and vibration engineering.
The software is available as a Mathcad electronic handbook. Version 9.0 is now available.
DynamAssist Version 9.0 for Mathcad Prime 7 and upwards – Download zip
file (58Mb)
DynamAssist Version 9.0 for Mathcad 14 & 15 – Download zip
file (43Mb)
DynamAssist Version 5.1 for Mathcad 13 – Download zip
file (27Mb)
DynamAssist Version 5.1 for Mathcad 11 – Download zip
file (45Mb)
Also available is 'Modal Maths' - a collection of useful formulas for structural dynamics
(download pdf file here)
DynamAssist has been developed by Ian Ward and
is provided free of charge. If you would like to install the handbook, download
the relevant DynamAssist zip file from the links below:
Please note that Mathcad prime does not currently support handbooks; the list of available worksheets is therefore provided in 'About.mcdx'.
Suggestions for corrections/modifications/enhancements to DynamAssist are always welcome - please send emails to IanWard@DynamAssist.com. For citations, please use text similar to; 'Ward, I., 2014, DynamAssist - a structural dynamics handbook for Mathcad, Version 9.0, www.dynamassist.com.'
Mathcad is a desktop software
package for performing engineering and scientific calculations. It can be
used to replace traditional engineering calculations normally performed by hand
on calculation sheets. The advantage of Mathcad in this situation is the
ability to update/modify the calculations very quickly, and units are also
handled automatically. The calculations can be laid out as they would on a
calculation sheet with comments, diagrams and references to input data all
included in one electronic worksheet.
Mathcad can also be used to perform more complex calculations and has
numerous built-in functions for dealing with vectors/matrices, calculus,
differential equations, signal processing and eigenvalue extraction. The
software is developed and sold by the Parametric Technology Corporation
(PTC). More information can be found on the Mathcad web site (www.mathcad.com).
Ian Ward has over 35 years experience of providing structural analysis consultancy services on a wide variety of projects. He has developed particular expertise in the use of computer-based analysis techniques to assess the response of structures subjected to dynamic loads (such as wind, blast, pedestrian, vehicle or seismic loading).
Ian is a Member of the Institute of Physics and a Fellow of the Institution
of Mechanical Engineers. He is a Technical Director in the Advanced
Technology Group within AtkinsRealis (www.atkinsglobal.com).