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IMAC-XXX: Conference & Exposition on Structural Dynamics


Session 01   Aerospace (Monday Morning)

10:30 AM   192   Multibody Dynamic Simulation of the Lunar Landing
  H.N. Rhee, S.Y. Lee, S.J. Park, T.S. Kim, Sunchon National University

11:00 AM   90   Experimental and Numerical Approaches on Behavior of GLARE 5 Beams: Influences of Thickness and Stacking Sequence
  A. Seyed Yaghoubi, B. Liaw, The City College of New York

11:30 AM   111   Structural Analysis of the Effects of Wing Payload Pods on Small UAS
  K.J. Lemler, W.H. Semke, University of North Dakota


Session 02   Nonlinear Structural Dynamics - The Fundamentals Tutorial (Monday Morning)

10:30 AM   379   Nonlinear Structural Dynamics - The Fundamentals Tutorial (90 minute presentation)
  D.E. Adams, Purdue University


Session 03   Analytical Methods I (Monday Morning)

10:30 AM   301   A Review of Uncertainty Quantification of Estimation of Frequency Response Functions
  C.C. Majba, R.J. Allemang, A.W. Phillips, University of Cincinnati

11:00 AM   284   Sensitivities of Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors from Complex Perturbations
  D. Bernal, Northeastern University

11:30 AM   112   Passive Noise Reduction Using the Modally Enhanced Dynamic Absorber
  C. Page, P. Avitabile, C. Niezrecki, University of Massachusetts - Lowell


Session 04   Acoustics (Monday Morning)

10:30 AM   187   A Spectrally Preconditioned Iterative Reduced Correction Algorithm for Vibro-acoustic Problems
  U. Tabak, D.J. Rixen, Delft University of Technology

11:00 AM   196   Numerical and Experimental Study of Local Cell Resonators to Obtain Low-Frequency Vibrational Stopbands in Periodic Lightweight Structures
  C.C. Claeys, M. Vivolo, P. Sas, W. Desmet, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

11:30 AM   87   Identification of material parameters in Biot's model by homogenization method
  T. Yamamoto, Kogakuin University; S. Maruyama, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.; K. Izui, S. Nishiwaki, Kyoto University


Session 05   Energy Harvesting (Monday Morning)

10:30 AM   278   Piezoaeroelastic Typical Section for Wind Energy Harvesting
  V.C. de Sousa, D. D'Assunção, C. De Marqui Junior, University of Sao Paulo

11:00 AM   262   Nonlinear Testing and Models Comparison of Magneto-mechanical Energy Scavengers
  E. Bonisoli, C. Rosso, F. Di Monaco, Politecnico di Torino

11:30 AM   383   The Benefits of Duffing-type Nonlinearities and Electrical Optimisation of a Randomly Excited Energy Harvester
  P.L. Green, K. Worden, K. Atallah, N.D. Sims, University of Sheffield


Session 06   Human-induced Vibrations I (Monday Morning)

10:30 AM   274   Damping Effect of Humans
  L. Pedersen, Aalborg University

11:00 AM   239   Development of a Laboratory Test Program to Examine Human-structure Interaction
  N.C. Noss, K.A. Salyards, Bucknell University

11:30 AM   317   Experimental and Numerical Studies of the People Effects on a Structure Modal Parameters
  A. Cappellini, S. Manzoni, Politecnico di Milano; M. Vanali, Università degli studi di Parma


Session 08   Modal Parameter Identification I (Monday Morning)

10:30 AM   28   Compressed Sensing Applied to Modeshapes Reconstruction
  J. Morlier, Université Toulouse ICA/ISAE; D. Bettebghor, Airbus/Onera

11:00 AM   122   Comparison of Modal Parameters Estimated From Operational and Experimental Modal Analysis Approaches
  L.H. Thibault, T.C. Marinone, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell; C. Van Karsen, Michigan Technological University

11:30 AM   157   Operational Modal Analysis Using a Fast Stochastic Subspace Identification Method
  M. Döhler, INRIA; P. Andersen, Structural Vibration Solutions A/S; L. Mevel, INRIA


Session 09   Damping of Materials and Members (Monday Afternoon)

1:30 PM   16   Tutorial Guideline VDI 3830: Damping of Materials and Members
  L. Gaul, University of Stuttgart

3:30 PM   248   Model Calibration and Validation for Material Damping using Finite Element Analyses
  R. Menefee, UCLA; J. Rinker, Harvey Mudd College; P. Shin, North Carolina State University, A. Siranosian, P. Schembri, Los Alamos National Laboratory

4:00 PM   92   Damping Properties Assessment of Very Highly Compliant Sandwich Materials: Are Traditional Methods Really too old?
  M. Martarelli, Università degli Studi e-campus; C. Santolini, Università Politecnica delle Marche; A. Perazzolo, AgustaWestland; P. Castellini, Università Politecnica delle Marche

4:30 PM   149   Wind-induced Vibrations in the European Court Towers
  J.B. Hansen, Engineering College of Aarhus; R. Brincker, K.G. Andersen, S. Andersen, Aarhus University; C.T. Georgakis, Technical University of Denmark

5:00 PM   384   Padding Dynamic Stiffness Using Impedance Modeling of Helmet-head System
  D.E. Adams, J. Jaques, Purdue University

5:30 PM   264   Dynamic Stiffness-based Test Systems For Viscoelastic Material Characterization: Design Considerations
  G.O. Ozgen, F. Erol, A.C. Batihan, Middle East Technical University


Session 10   Application of Nonlinearities: Aerospace Structures (Monday Afternoon)

1:30 PM   52   Application of the Restoring Force Surface Method to a Real-life Spacecraft Structure
  J.P. Noel, G. Kerschen, University of Liège; A. Newerla, European Space Agency (ESTEC)

2:00 PM   61   Nonlinear Dynamic Model and Simulation of Morphing Wing Profile Actuated by Shape Memory Alloys
  C.T. Faria, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; C. De Marqui, Jr., University of Sao Paulo; D.J Inman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; V. Lopes Jr., São Paulo State University

2:30 PM   189   Environmental Testing and Data Analysis for Non-linear Spacecraft Structure- impact on Virtual Shaker Testing
  S. Manzato, B. Peeters, R. Van der Vorst, J. Debille, LMS International

3:30 PM   345   Using Impact Modulation to Detect Loose Bolts in a Satellite
  J. Jaques, D.E. Adams, Purdue University

4:00 PM   43   Nonlinear Modal Analysis of the SmallSat Spacecraft
  L. Renson, G. Kerschen, University of Liège; A. Newerla, European Space Agency (ESTEC)

4:30 PM   285   A Dynamic Model Tailored to Flexible Launch Vehicle Umbilical Analysis
  J.P. Atkinson, University of Technology, Jamaica; R.N. Thomas, Nelson Engineering Co.; R.C. Burton, National Aeronautics and Space Administration


Session 11   Experimental Dynamic Substructures (Monday Afternoon)

1:30 PM   161   Tutorial on Experimental Dynamic Substructuring Using the Transmission Simulator Method
  R.L. Mayes, Sandia National Laboratories

2:30 PM   339   A Brief History of Substructuring in Structural Dynamics
  D.J. Ewins, University of Bristol

3:30 PM   135   Experimental-analytical Substructure Model Sensitivity Analysis for Cutting Machine Chatter Prediction
  A. Liljerehn, Chalmers University of Technology/AB Sandvik Coromant; T. Abrahamsson, Chalmers University of Technology

4:00 PM   163   Eliminating Indefinite Mass Matrices With the Transmission Simulator Method of Substructuring
  R.L. Mayes, Sandia National Laboratories; M.S. Allen, D.C. Kammer, University of Wisconsin Madison

4:30 PM   72   Using Substructuring to Predict the Human Hand Influence on a Mechanical Structure
  S. Perrier, Y. Champoux, J-M. Drouet, Université de Sherbrooke

5:00 PM   86   Simple Experiments to Validate Modal Substructure Models
  M.S. Allen, D.C. Kammer, University of Wisconsin-Madison

5:30 PM   8   Experimental Realization of System-level Vibration by Use of Single Component Based on Virtual Boundary Condition Concept
  K. Furuya, T. Hiyama, N. Okubo, T. Toi, Chuo University


Session 12   Non-linear Dynamic Effects Under Shock Loading (Monday Afternoon)

1:30 PM   75   Transfer Function for a Low- to High-Amplitude Input
  J. Wolfson, J.R. Foley, J. Dodson, Air Force Research Laboratory; G. Falbo, LMS; D. Reding, Jacobs Engineering; A Beliveau, Applied Research Associates

2:00 PM   305   Filter Response to High Frequency Shock Events
  J.R. Foley, J.C. Dodson, Air Force Research Laboratory; A.L. Beliveau, Applied Research Associates, Inc.

2:30 PM   79   Simplified Nonlinear Modeling Approach for a Bolted Interface Test Fixture
  C.M. Butner, D.E. Adams, Purdue University; J.R. Foley, Air Force Research Laboratory

3:30 PM   269   Transmission of Guided Waves Across Prestressed Interfaces
  J.C. Dodson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University/Air Force Research Laboratory; J. Wolfson, J.R. Foley, Air Force Research Laboratory; D.J. Inman, University of Michigan

4:00 PM   121   Equivalent Reduced Model Technique Development for Nonlinear System Dynamic Response
  L.H. Thibault, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell; J. Foley, J. Wolfson, Air Force Research Laboratory

4:30 PM   120   Efficient Computational Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis Using Modal Modification Response Technique
  T. Marinone, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell; J. Foley, J. Wolfson, Fuzes Branch-Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate

5:00 PM   97   Spectral Domain Force Identification of Impulsive Loading in Beam Structures
  P. Ghaderi, A.J. Dick, Rice University; J.R. Foley, Air Force Research Laboratory; G.L. Falbo, LMS Americas, Inc.


Session 13   Robustness to Lack of Knowledge in Design (Monday Afternoon)

1:30 PM   18   Info-Gap Analysis and Design of Mechanical Systems: A Tutorial
  Y. Ben-Haim, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

2:30 PM   36   On Assessing the Robustness of Structural Health Monitoring Technologies
  C.J. Stull, F.M. Hemez, C.R. Farrar, Los Alamos National Laboratory

3:30 PM   136   Design of an Uncertain Prestressed Space Structure: An Info-gap Approach
  A. Hot, S. Cogan, E. Foltête, FEMTO-ST Institute; G. Kerschen, University of Liège; F. Buffe, Centre National des Etudes Spatial; J. Buffe, S. Behar, Thales Alenia Space

4:00 PM   60   Robust Control Design for Uncertain Nonlinear Dynamic Systems
  S.P. Kenny, NASA Langley Research Center; L.G. Crespo, National Institute of Aerospace; L. Andrews, Old Dominion University; D.P. Giesy, NASA Langley Research Center

4:30 PM   331   Identification of Hysteretic Systems Using NARX Models, Part I: Evolutionary Identification
  K. Worden, R.J. Barthorpe, University of Sheffield


Session 14   Human-induced Vibrations II (Monday Afternoon)

1:30 PM   195   A Refined Model for Human Induced Loads on Stairs
  B. Czwikla, M. Kasperski, Ruhr-University Bochum

2:00 PM   85   Comparative Evaluation of Current Pedestrian Traffic Models on Structures
  E. Shahabpoor, A. Pavic, The University of Sheffield

2:30 PM   273   Sensitivity of Footbridge Response to Load Modeling
  L. Pedersen, C. Frier, Aalborg University

3:30 PM   44   Crowd-induced Vibrations of a Steel Footbridge in Reykjavik
  E.T. Ingólfsson, Technical University of Denmark; G.V. Gudmundsson, Efla Consulting Engineers; S. Zivanovic, University of Warwick; A. Pavic, University of Sheffield

4:00 PM   96   Random Model of Vertical Walking Force Signals
  V. Racic, J.M.W. Brownjohn, A. Pavic, University of Sheffield

4:30 PM   343   Towards Modelling In-service Pedestrian Loading of Floor Structures
  S. Zivanovic, University of Warwick; A. Pavic, V. Racic, University of Sheffield

5:00 PM   259   Discomfort Evaluation on Lively Footbridges With Soft-rubber Pavement
  M. Istrate, N. Ibán, A. Vasallo, CARTIF Centro Tecnologico; A. Lorenzana, University of Valladolid, ITAP; I.M. Diaz, University of Castilla La-Mancha

5:30 PM   202   Direct Output Feedback and Model-based Control Approaches for Mitigation of Human-induced Vibrations in Floors
  D.S. Nyawako, P. Reynolds, M. Hudson, The University of Sheffield


Session 16   Modal Parameter Identification II (Monday Afternoon)

1:30 PM   205   Time-frequency Domain Modal Parameter Estimation of Time-varying Structures Using a Two-step Least Square Estimator
  S.-D. Zhou, Beijing Institute of Technology; W. Heylen, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven; P. Sas, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven; L. Li, Beijing Institute of Technology

2:00 PM   191   Automated Modal Analysis Based on Frequency Response Function Estimates
  V. Yaghoubi, T. Abrahamsson, Chalmers University of Technology

2:30 PM   266   Implementation of an SDOF Parameter Estimation Method With Generalized Residuals
  W.A. Fladung, ATA Engineering, Inc.

3:30 PM   62   Autonomous Identification of the Fast Time-varied Modal Parameters
  J.M. Liu, China Orient Institute of Noise & Vibration/Dept. of Mechanical Engineering/Tsinghua University; S.W. Dong, M. Ying, S. Shen, China Orient Institute of Noise & Vibration

4:00 PM   337   An Efficient Iterative Algorithm for Accurately Calculating Impulse Response Functions
  J.M. Liu, Tsinghua University; W.D. Zhu, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Q.H. Lu, G.X. Ren, Tsinghua University

4:30 PM   232   A “Local Solve” Method for Extracting Modal Parameters from Inconsistent Data
  M.L. Mains, Brüel and Kjær, North America, S. Chauhan, Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S, H.B. Herlufsen, Brüel & Kjær Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S, , , , , , , ,

5:00 PM   32   Boundary Constrained Modal Test Method for Large Scale Highly Flexible Structures
  D. Wang, Tsinghua University; L. Liu, China Academy of Space Technology; G. Zheng, Tsinghua University

5:30 PM   298   Exciter Impedance and Cross-Axis Sensor Sensitivity Issues in FRF Estimation
  M. Hassan Pour Dargah, R.J. Allemang, A.W. Phillips, University of Cincinnati


Session 17   Honorary Session: Dr. David J. Ewins (Tuesday Morning)

8:30 AM   385   Ewins' Modal Testing: Theory and (endless) Practice
  N.A.J. Lieven, University of Bristol

9:00 AM   373   An Overview of the Transmissibility Concept and its Application to Structural Damage Detection
  N.M.M. Maia, Instituto Superior Tecnico; A.P.V. Urgueira, R.A.B. Almeida, Universidade Nova de Lisboa

9:30 AM   328   From Discretization to Continuous; Advanced Mechanical Measurements Using Continuous Scanning Methods
  D. Di Maio, University of Bristol

11:00 AM   377   Ewins Versus Structural Dynamics
  D.J. Inman, University of Michigan

11:30 AM   381   Measurement of Friction Contact Parameters for Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis
  C.W. Schwingshackl, Imperial College London

12:00 PM   375   Modal Correlation Methods to Speed up Design and Test for Variant Design
  P.G. Blaschke, TH Wildau (FH)


Session 18   Application of Nonlinearities: Vibration Reduction (Tuesday Morning)

9:00 AM   12   Free-pendulum Vibration Absorber Experiment Using Digital Image Processing
  R. Landis, Raytheon Company; A. Ertas, Texas Tech University; E. Gumus, Applied Materials; G. Faruk, Texas Tech University

9:30 AM   229   Suppression of Regenerative Instabilities by Means of Targeted Energy Transfers
  A. Nankali, Y.S. Lee, New Mexico State University; T. Kalmar-Nagy, Texas A&M University

11:00 AM   329   Force Displacement Curves of a Snapping Bistable Plate
  A.D. Shaw, A. Carella, University of Bristol

11:30 AM   268   Characterization of a Strongly Nonlinear Vibration Absorber for Aerospace Applications
  S.A. Hubbard, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; T.J. Copeland, m+p International; D.M. McFarland, L.A. Bergman, A.F. Vakakis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


Session 19   Experimental Substructures Focus Group Test Bed - Ampair 600 Wind Turbine System (Tuesday Morning)

9:00 AM   160   An Introduction to the SEM Substructures Focus Group Test Bed - The Ampair 600 Wind Turbine
  R.L. Mayes, Sandia National Laboratories

9:30 AM   115   Modal Assessment of Wind Turbine Blade in Preparation of Experimental Substructuring
  M.S. Nurbhai, D.J. Macknelly, AWE plc

11:00 AM   101   Comparison of Some Wind Turbine Blade Tests in Various Configurations
  J. Harvie, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell


Session 20   Shock and Vibration (Tuesday Morning)

9:00 AM   276   A Closed Form Solution to the Early-time Underwater Explosion (UNDEX) Response of a Rectangular Air-backed Ship Hull Panel
  F.A. Costanzo, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, UERD

9:30 AM   31   Passive Vibration Isolation and Absorber System for Earth Imaging From the International Space Station (ISS)
  J. Ranganathan, D. Olsen, W.H. Semke, University of North Dakota

11:00 AM   319   Pseudovelocity Modal Stress Velocity Proportionality
  H.A. Gaberson, Consultant

11:30 AM   13   Numerical Modeling of One-dimensional Wave Propagation in Non-homogeneous Materials
  A. Mazzei, Kettering University; R.A. Scott, The University of Michigan

12:00 PM   176   Stiffness and Damping Characterisation for a Hydraulic Engine Mount
  C.B. Nel, A.J. Steyn, North-West University


Session 21   Model Calibration (Tuesday Morning)

9:00 AM   151   Simulating Unbalance for Future IVHM Applications
  R.B. Walker, S. Perinpanayagam, I.K. Jennions, University of Cranfield

9:30 AM   265   Inverse Eigensensitivity Approach in Model Updating of Avionic Components
  E. Bonisoli, C. Rosso, C. Delprete, F. Stratta, Politecnico di Torino

11:00 AM   126   Shape Optimization of Plates for Desired Natural Frequencies From Coarse Grid Results
  E.B.M.R. Germano, R. Nicoletti, University of Sao Paulo

11:30 AM   180   Model Updating of Complex Assembly Structures Based on Substructures-joint Parameters
  M.H. Sadeghi, P. Soleimanian, Tabriz University; H. Samandari, Middle East Technical University


Session 22   Acoustic Fluid Structure Interaction of Cars & Ships Tutorial (Tuesday Morning)

9:00 AM   17   Acoustic Fluid-structure Interaction of Cars and Ships (Tutorial)
  L. Gaul, J. Herrmann, University of Stuttgart


Session 23   Tutorial on Sensors and Instrumentation I (Tuesday Morning)

9:00 AM   342   Fundamentals of Charge Amplifiers for use With Piezoelectric Accelerometers
  S. Mayo, Meggitt Sensing Systems

9:30 AM   350   Advancements and Challenges in Primary and low Frequency Accelerometer Calibration
  M.I. Schieffer, The Modal Shop, Inc.

11:00 AM   351   Calibration and Production Test Systems for Accelerometers and Microphones
  K. Veggeberg, National Instruments

11:30 AM   352   Wireless Industrial Vibration Sensors
  D. Lally, PCB Piezotronics, Inc.


Session 24   Finite Element (Tuesday Morning)

9:00 AM   150   Identification of Wheel-rail Contact Forces Based on Strain Measurement and Finite Element Model of the Rolling Wheel
  H. Ronasi, H. Johansson, F. Larsson, Chalmers University of Technology

9:30 AM   148   Modal Testing and FE Model Updating of a Lively Staircase Structure
  A.V. Belver, CARTIF Centro Tecnológico; S. Zivanovic, H.V. Dang, University of Warwick; M. Istrate, CARTIF Centro Tecnológico; A.L. Iban, University of Valladolid (ITAP)

11:00 AM   246   Characterization of Bio-Inspired Synthetic Hair Cell Sensors
  E.A. Jampole, Stanford University; N.A. Spurgeon, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; T.D. Avant, K.M. Farinholt, Los Alamos National Laboratory


Session 25   New Methods (Tuesday Afternoon)

1:30 PM   334   Advanced Frequency-domain Modal Analysis for Dealing With Measurement Noise and Parameter Uncertainty
  M.E. El-Kafafy, P. Guillaume, Vrije Universiteit Brussel; B. Peeters, LMS International; F. Marra, G. Coppotelli, University of Rome

2:00 PM   344   Updated Cepstral Methods for Operational Modal Analysis
  R.B. Randall, University of New South Wales

2:30 PM   190   A Non-hermitian Joint Diagonalization Based Blind Source Separation algorithm for Operational Modal Analysis
  J. Antoni, Univerity of Technology of Compiegne; S. Chauhan, Bruel & Kjaer

4:00 PM   292   Modal Identification From Nonstationary Ambient Vibration Data Using Random Decrement Algorithm
  C.S. Lin, National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center; D.Y. Chiang, National Cheng Kung University

4:30 PM   309   Modified Ibrahim Time Domain Method for Identification of Closely Spaced Modes: Experimental Results
  A. Malekjafarian, Semnan University; R. Brincker, Aarhus University; M.R. Ashory, M.M. Khatibi, Semnan University

5:00 PM   296   A Comparison of Non-parametric Techniques for FRF Estimation Using Pure Random Excitation
  A. Brandt, C. Vaarning, University of Southern Denmark


Session 26   Nonlinear Dynamics: Testing (Tuesday Afternoon)

1:30 PM   154   Identifying and Computing Nonlinear Normal Modes
  A. Cammarano, A. Carrella, University of Bristol; L. Renson, G. Kerschen, University of Liege

2:00 PM   155   Nonlinear Identification Using a Frequency Response Function With the Jump
  A Carrella, University of Bristol

2:30 PM   88   Nonlinear Structural Modification and Nonlinear Coupling
  T. Kalaycioglu, Middle East Technical University/ASELSAN Inc., H.N. Ozguven, Middle East Technical University


Session 27   Substructure Methods I (Tuesday Afternoon)

1:30 PM   225   Consideration of Interface Damping in Dynamic Substructuring
  P. Reuss, B. Zeumer, J. Herrmann, L. Gaul, University of Stuttgart

2:00 PM   78   Direct Hybrid Formulation for Substructure Decoupling
  W. D'Ambrogio, Università dell'Aquila; A. Fregolent, UNiversità di Roma La Sapienza

2:30 PM   74   Substructuring With Nonlinear Subcomponents: A Nonlinear Normal Mode Perspective
  M.S. Allen, R.J. Kuether, University of Wisconsin-Madison

4:00 PM   70   An Effective Method for Assembling Impulse Response Functions to Linear and Non-linear Finite Element Models
  P.L.C. van der Valk, D.J. Rixen, Delft University of Technology

4:30 PM   102   Truncating the Impulse Responses of Substructures to Speed Up the Impulse-based Substructuring
  D.J. Rixen, N. Haghighat, Delft University of Technology

5:00 PM   23   Application of Residual Vectors to Superelement Modeling of an Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation
  B.P. Nortier, S.N. Voormeeren, D.J. Rixen, Delft University of Technology


Session 28   Bayesian and Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods (Tuesday Afternoon)

1:30 PM   372   The Bayesian Paradigm for Quantifying Uncertainty and The Markov Chain Monte Carlo Method
  N.D. Singpurwalla, George Washington University

2:30 PM   240   Bayesian Damage Localisation at Higher Rrequencies With Gaussian Process Error
  C. Lecomte, J.J. Forster, University of Southampton; B.R. Mace, The University of Auckland; N.S. Ferguson, University of Southampton

4:00 PM   332   Identification of Hysteretic Systems Using NARX models, Part II: A Bayesian Approach
  K. Worden, R.J. Barthorpe, J.J. Hensman, University of Sheffield

4:30 PM   280   Bayesian Methods for Uncertainty Quantification in Multi-level Systems
  S. Sankararaman, K. McLemore, S. Mahadevan, Vanderbilt University

5:00 PM   117   Sampling Techniques in Bayesian Finite Element Model Updating
  I. Boulkaibet, T. Marwala, L. Mthembu, University of Johannesburg; M.I. Friswell, S. Adhikari, Swansea University

5:30 PM   281   Bayesian Model Updating Approach for Systematic Damage Detection of Plate-type Structures
  M. Kurata, J.P. Lynch, University of Michigan; K.H. Law, Stanford University; L.W. Salvino, Naval Surface Warfare Center


Session 29   Wind Turbine Analytical-Experimental Methods (Tuesday Afternoon)

1:30 PM   341   Demonstrating Predictive Capability of Validated Wind Turbine Blade Models
  K.L. Van Buren, Clemson University; F. M. Hemez, Los Alamos National Laboratory; S. Atamturktur, Clemson University

2:00 PM   249   Towards the Experimental Assessment of NLBeam for Modeling Large Deformation Structural Dynamics
  S. Dalton, Clemson University; L. Monahan, University of Pittsburgh; I. Stevenson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; D.J. Luscher, K.M. Farinholt, G. Park, Los Alamos National Laboratory

2:30 PM   368   Wind Turbine Experimental Dynamic Substructure Development
  R.L. Mayes, Sandia National Laboratories

4:00 PM   104   Validation of a Finite Element Model Used for Dynamic Stress-strain Prediction
  J. LoPiccolo, J. Carr, C. Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell; M. Slattery, Southwest Windpower

4:30 PM   105   Dynamic Stress-strain on Turbine Blade using Digital Image Correlation Techniques Part 1 - Static Load and Calibration
  J. Carr, J. Baqersad, C. Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell; M. Slattery, Southwest Windpower

5:00 PM   106   Dynamic Stress-Strain on Turbine Blade Using Digital Image Correlation Techniques Part 2 - Dynamic Measurements
  J. Carr, J. Baqersad, C. Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell; M. Slattery, Southwest Windpower


Session 30   Bridge Dynamics (Tuesday Afternoon)

1:30 PM   171   The Valle Castellana Twin-arch Bridge: Dynamical Tests, Identification, Seismic Performances
  R. Alaggio, F. Benedettini, University of L'Aquila, Italy; M. Dilena, A. Morassi, University of Udine, Italy

2:00 PM   314   Directionality in the Transverse Response of Skewed Multi-span Bridges With Integral Abutments
  S.S. Catacoli, C.E. Ventura, S. McDonald, University of British Columbia

2:30 PM   335   Analysis of Seismic Records to Evaluate Soil-structure Interaction Effects on Bridges
  M.J. Fraino, C.E. Ventura, University of British Columbia

4:00 PM   287   Dynamic Testing of a Truss Bridge Using a Vibroseis Truck
  E.V. Fernstrom, T.R Wank, K.A. Grimmelsman, University of Arkansas

4:30 PM   231   Modal Identification of a Cable-stayed Bridge by Means of Truck Induced Vibrations
  T. Argentini, M. Belloli, L. Rosa, E. Sabbioni, M. Villani, Politecnico di Milano


Session 31   Tutorial on Sensors and Instrumentation II (Tuesday Afternoon)

1:30 PM   363   Applications of Vibration and Motor Current Sensors for Induction Motor Fault Diagnosis
  S. Ganeriwala, SpectraQuest, Inc.

2:30 PM   354   Providing Flexibility and Openness in a COTS System Allows Proprietary Customization for Testing
  J. DeBille, LMS International

4:00 PM   355   Plume Impingement Aero-acoustic and Vibration Test Performance
  D. Knox, ATA Engineering

4:30 PM   356   Distributed Dynamic Monitoring Systems for SHM
  K. Veggeberg, National Instruments

5:00 PM   366   Efficient High Speed Transient Data Capture
  T. Keller, Spectral Dynamics, Inc.

5:30 PM   387   The Fatigue Damage Spectrum and Kurtosis Control
  M. Millard, Vibration Research Corporation


Session 32   Structural Health Monitoring (Tuesday Afternoon)

1:30 PM   304   Damage Detection in Steel Structures Using Bayesian Calibration Techniques
  J.L. Hegenderfer, S. Atamturktur, A. Gillen, Clemson University

2:00 PM   94   Symbolic Dynamics-based Structural Health Monitoring
  D.Y. Harvey, M.D. Todd, University of California, San Diego

2:30 PM   27   Modeshapes Recognition Using Fourier Descriptors: A Simple SHM Example
  J. Morlier, M. Bergh, Université Toulouse ICA/ISAE; L. Mevel, Inria Rennes

4:00 PM   35   Fuzzy Cluster Analysis Methods Applied to Impedance Based Structural Health Monitoring for Damage Classification
  L.V. Palomino, V. Steffen, Jr., Federal University of Uberlandia; R.M. Finzi, Federal University of Goias

4:30 PM   141   Nonlinear Structural Identification of a Three-story Infilled Frame Using Instantaneous Modal Parameters
  E. Asgarieh, B. Moaveni, Tufts University; A. Stavridis, University of Texas, Arlington

5:00 PM   147   Blade Bearing Friction Estimation of Operating Wind Turbines
  N. Perisic, B.J. Pedersen, LAC Engineering; P.H. Kirkegaard, Aalborg University

5:30 PM   313   Vibration Characteristics of Foundation and Free-field Motions of Instrumented Buildings During Earthquakes
  B.H. Pandey, C.E Ventura, W.D.L Finn, University of British Columbia


Session 33   Processing Modal Data (Wednesday Morning)

9:00 AM   63   Estimating The Elastic Period of Masonry Towers
  C. Rainieri, G. Fabbrocino, University of Molise

9:30 AM   300   Operational Analysis in the Launch Environment
  G. James, M. Kaouk, T. Cao, V. Fogt, R. Rocha, K. Schultz, J.-M. Tucker, E. Rayos, NASA Johnson Space Center; J. Bell, ESCG Jacobs; D. Alldredge, T. Howsman, Dynamic Concepts Incorporated

11:00 AM   185   Design of Marimba Keys - A Study for Better Harmonic Support
  S. Balsillie, S.E. Semercigil, O.F. Turan, Victoria University


Session 34   Nonlinear Dynamics: Simulation (Wednesday Morning)

9:00 AM   107   Nonlinear Dynamic Response of Two Bodies Across an Intermittent Contact
  C.C. Watson, D.E. Adams, Purdue University

9:30 AM   82   Application of Continuation Methods to Nonlinear Post-buckled Structures
  T.C. Lyman, L.N. Virgin, Duke University; R.B. Davis, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

11:00 AM   233   Finding Local Non-linearities Using Error Localization From Model Updating Theory
  A.L. Linderholt, Linnaeus University; T.A. Abrahamsson, Chalmers University of Technology


Session 35   Operational Modal Analysis (Wednesday Morning)

9:00 AM   169   Non-contact Operational Modal Analysis of an Optical Membrane for Space Application
  N. Ameri, University of Bristol; P. Tarazaga, Virginia Tech; D. Di Maio, D.J. Ewins, University of Bristol

9:30 AM   311   Experimental Modal Test of Civil Concrete Bridges
  A. Gharighoran, R. Nematollahi, Gh. Bagheri, Department of Structural Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University


Session 36   Biodynamics (Wednesday Morning)

9:00 AM   214   3D Motion Analysis of Cycling Biodynamics for Setup, Efficency and Prevention of Injuries
  H. Berger, M. Möller, M. Klein, GOM mbH

9:30 AM   143   Designing an Experiment Inspired by Cochlea for Travelling Waves Observation
  S. Foucaud, G. Michon, Y. Gourinat, Université de Toulouse, ICA, ISAE; A. Pelat, F. Gautier, Laboratoire d'Acoustique de l'Université du Maine (LAUM)

11:00 AM   103   In Vivo Measurement of the Human Thorax and Abdomen Surface Using Laser Vibrometry : A new Diagnostic Tool?
  D.J. Rixen, T. Schuurman, Delft University of Technology


Session 37   Wind Turbine Sensing and Health Monitoring (Wednesday Morning)

9:00 AM   251   Structural Health Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blades under Fatigue Loads
  S.J. Dyas, Colorado School of Mines,; J. Scheidler, Ohio State University; S.G. Taylor, K.M. Farinholt, G. Park, Los Alamos National Laboratory

9:30 AM   253   Dynamic Characterization of Whisper 500 Turbine Blade
  C. Nonis, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, S. Garrett, Stanford University, S.G. Taylor, K.M. Farinholt, G. Park, Los Alamos National Laboratory

11:00 AM   152   Developing a Finite Element Model in Conjunction With Modal Test for Wind Turbine Blade Models
  E. Harvey, P. Avitabile, C. Niezrecki, University of Massachusetts Lowell

11:30 AM   153   Dynamic Stress-strain Prediction from Limited Measurements in the Presence of Structural Defects
  E. Harvey, P. Avitabile, C. Niezrecki, University of Massachusetts Lowell


Session 38   Experimental Techniques and Modeling for Civil Structures (Wednesday Morning)

9:00 AM   321   Dynamic Characterization of Flexible Structures Through Vision-based Vibration Measurements
  G. Busca, A. Cigada, E. Zappa, Politecnico di Milano

9:30 AM   15   Rapid Soil Displacements From MEMs Accelerometers
  F.M. Levy, D.J. Richards, University of Southampton

11:00 AM   108   Frequency Domain Optimization of Dry Friction Dampers on Buildings Under Harmonic Excitation
  Z.E. Erisen, E. Cigeroglu, Middle East Technical University


Session 39   Tutorial on Sensors and Instrumentation III (Wednesday Morning)

9:00 AM   357   Fibre Bragg Grating Vibration Transducer Based on Novel Mechanical Sensing Element for Monitoring Applications
  B. Kriegbaum, Bruel & Kjaer Sound & Vibration

9:30 AM   358   Analysis of Error Sources in a Fiber Optic Sensor Demodulation System
  M. Todd, University of California, San Diego

11:00 AM   359   Programming a Fully Autonomous, Scalable, Time-synchronized Wireless Sensing Network
  S. Arms, MicroStrain, Inc.


Session 40   Analytical Methods II (Wednesday Morning)

9:00 AM   118   A Reduced Model Approximation Approach Using Model Updating Methodologies
  T. Marinone, A. Butland, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell

9:30 AM   123   Variability Improvement of Key Inaccurate Node Groups - VIKING
  L.H. Thibault, A. Butland, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell

11:00 AM   41   A Novel Optimization Strategy for Command Shaping Control
  K.A. Alghanim, K.A. Alhazza, Kuwait University; Z.N. Masoud, The German-Jordanian University

11:30 AM   182   A Novel Modal Combination Rule under Multi-Component Ground Motion
  A. Sadhu, University of Waterloo, Canada; V. K. Gupta, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India


Session 41   Uncertainty Quantification (Wednesday Afternoon)

2:00 PM   47   On the Legitimacy of Model Calibration in Structural Dynamics
  F.M. Hemez, C.J. Stull, Los Alamos National Laboratory

2:30 PM   223   Propagation of Uncertainty in Substructured Spacecraft Using Frequency Response
  D.C. Kammer, D. Krattiger, University of Wisconsin-Madison

3:00 PM   145   Possibilistic Interpretation of Mistuning in Bladed Disks by Fuzzy Algebra
  H.Ç. Karatas, E. Cigeroglu, H.N. Ozguven, Middle East Technical University

4:15 PM   156   FEM Sensitivity Technique for Dynamic Response Uncertainty Analyses
  R.N. Coppolino, Measurement Analysis Corporation

4:45 PM   242   Uncertainty Quantification of Weighted Residual Method in Loads Estimation
  C.M. Haynes, M.D. Todd, University of California, San Diego; K.L. Napolitano, ATA Engineering

5:15 PM   234   Rapid Structural Condition Assessment Using Transmissibility With Quantified Confidence for Decision Making
  Z. Mao, M.D. Todd, University of California, San Diego


Session 42   Nonlinear Dynamics: Identification (Wednesday Afternoon)

2:00 PM   83   Comparing Measured and Computed Nonlinear Frequency Responses to Calibrate Nonlinear System Models
  M.W. Sracic, S. Yang, M.S. Allen, University of Wisconsin-Madison

2:30 PM   139   Identifying the Modal Properties of Nonlinear Structures Using Measured Free Response Time Histories From a Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer
  M.W. Sracic, M.S. Allen, University of Wisonsin-Madison; H. Sumali, Sandia National Laboratories

3:00 PM   228   Nonlinear System Identification of the Dynamics of a Vibro-impact Beam
  H. Chen, New Mexico State University; M. Kurt, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Y.S. Lee, New Mexico State University; D.M. McFarland, L.A. Bergman, A.F. Vakakis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4:15 PM   140   Modeling of Subsurface Damage in Sandwich Composites Using Measured Localized Nonlinearities
  S.S. Underwood, D.E. Adams, Purdue University

4:45 PM   98   Parametric Identification of Nonlinearity From Incomplete FRF Data Using Describing Function Inversion
  M. Aykan, Middle East Technical University/ASELSAN Inc.; H.N. Ozguven, Middle East Technical University


Session 43   Substructure Methods II (Wednesday Afternoon)

2:00 PM   137   On the Mode Based Simulation of Dry Friction Inside Lap Joints
  M. Breitfuss, Johannes Kepler University Linz; W. Witteveen, G. Prechtl, Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences

2:30 PM   24   Efficient Updating of Static Modes in the Craig-Bampton Reduction Basis
  S.N. Voormeeren, D.J. Rixen, Delft University of Technology

3:00 PM   213   Comparison of CMS, Krylov and Balanced Truncation Based Model Reduction From a Mechanical Application Engineer's Perspective
  W. Witteveen, Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences, Wels

4:15 PM   99   Pseudo-static Corrections and Modal Truncation Augmentaion Techniques for Thermomechanical Systems
  A.M. Steenhoek, D.J. Rixen, Delft University of Technology


Session 44   Excitation Methods (Wednesday Afternoon)

2:00 PM   270   A Comparison of Multiple Impact Testing Methods
  K. Napolitano, N. Yoder, R. Brillhart, ATA Engineering, Inc.

2:30 PM   19   Advances in Six Degree of Freedom Vibration Tests
  D.J. Osterholt, N.C. Yoder, D.W. Linehan, ATA Engineering Inc.

3:00 PM   254   Fixed Base FRF Using Boundary Measurements as References - Analytical Derivation
  K.L. Napolitano, N.C. Yoder, ATA Engineering, Inc.

4:15 PM   166   Fixed Base FRF Using Boundary Measurements as References - Experimental Results
  N.C. Yoder, K.L. Napolitano, ATA Engineering

4:45 PM   138   Converting a Slip Table Random Vibration Test to a Fixed Base Modal Analysis
  B.R. Zwink, R.L. Mayes, D.W. Kelton, J.D. Heister, P.S. Hunter, A.J. Gomez, Sandia National Laboratories

5:15 PM   162   Refinements on Estimating Fixed Base Modes on a Slip Table
  R.L. Mayes, Sandia National Laboratories


Session 45   Wind Turbine Modal Analysis and Identification Techniques (Wednesday Afternoon)

2:00 PM   165   Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Operational Modal Analysis in Sheared Wind Flow
  J.F. Kusnick, D.E. Adams, Purdue Center for Systems Integrity

2:30 PM   131   Output-only Estimation of Wind Induced Stresses in Structures
  E.H Hernandez, University of Vermont; D.P. Bernal, L. Caracoglia, Northeastern University

3:00 PM   290   On System Identification of Wind Turbines
  P.H. Kikrgaard, Aalborg University, N. Perisiic, B.J. Pedersen, LAC Engineering

4:15 PM   119   Modal Testing of 9m CX-100 Turbine Blades
  T. Marinone, B. LeBlanc, J. Harvie, C. Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell

4:45 PM   100   Some Considerations of Boundary Conditions in Dynamic Testing
  J. Harvie, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell


Session 46   System Identification for Civil Structures (Wednesday Afternoon)

2:00 PM   283   Blind Source Separation of Convolutive Mixtures towards Modal Identification
  A. Sadhu, S. Narasimhan, University of Waterloo

2:30 PM   215   Modal Identification Using SMITM
  M. Chang, S.N. Pakzad, R. Leonard, Lehigh University

3:00 PM   172   Iterative Modal Identification Algorithm; Implementation and Evaluation
  S.D. Dorvash, S.N.P Pakzad, Lehigh University

4:15 PM   318   Modal Testing of Non-structural Components For Seismic Risk Assessment
  M.A. Archila, C.E. Ventura, A. Figueira, Y. Yang, The University of British Columbia

4:45 PM   255   Dynamic Characterization of Multiple Arch Dams: A Finite Element Approach
  E. Ritz, Z.H. Duron, Harvey Mudd College

5:15 PM   200   Estimation of Unmeasured DOF´s Using the Local Correspondence Principle
  A. Skafte, Engineering College of Aarhus; R. Brincker, Aarhus University


Session 47   Tutorial on Sensors and Instrumentation IV (Wednesday Afternoon)

2:00 PM   360   Common Do's and Don'ts of Experimental Impact and Shaker Excitation
  M. Peres, The Modal Shop, Inc.; P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell; R. Bono, The Modal Shop, Inc.

4:15 PM   361   Analog Noise Documentation and Suppression in Ground Based and Flight Instrumentation Systems
  P.L. Walter, Texas Christian University

5:15 PM   362   Current Status of IEEE 1451.4 (TEDS)
  M.I. Schieffer, The Modal Shop, Inc.


Session 48   Experimental Techniques I (Wednesday Afternoon)

2:00 PM   316   Use of Non Contact Radar Techniques to Dynamic Measurement Purposes
  A. Cappellini, Politecnico di Milano; D. Leva, C. Rivolta, LisaLab srl; M. Vanali, Università degli studi di Parma

2:30 PM   216   Selection of Reference Locations for Modal Testing
  M. Narita, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

3:00 PM   374   Evaluation of a Long Term Viable Dynamic Data Archive Format
  A.W. Phillips, R.J. Allemang, University of Cincinnati

4:15 PM   20   Using High-Speed Stereophotogrammetry Techniques to Extract Shape Information from Wind Turbine/Rotor Operating Data
  T. Lundstrom, J. Baqersad, C. Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell

4:45 PM   158   Surface Stitching of a Wind Turbine Blade Using Digital Image Correlation
  B. LeBlanc, C. Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, J. Sherwood, J. Chen, University of Massachusetts Lowell

5:15 PM   50   Modal Testing Using Tracking-Interferometers
  C. Brecher, S. Bäumler, RWTH Aachen University; M. Wissmann, ETALON AG; A. Guralnik, RWTH Aachen University

5:45 PM   325   Comparison of Modal Analysis Between Laser Vibrometry and NAH Measurements
  J.L. Potter, The Boeing Company; C.D. VanKarsen, J.P. DeClerck, Michigan Technological University; B.J. Sklanka, The Boeing Company


Session 49   Damage Detection I (Thursday Morning)

10:00 AM   220   A Scenario-Based Damage Identification Framework
  T. Lauwagie, E. Dascotte, Dynamic Design Solutions

10:30 AM   48   Bridge Scour Assessment Using Curvature of Horizontally Displaced Mode Shapes
  A.H. Elsaid, R. Seracino, North Carolina State University

11:00 AM   303   Environmental Effects on Torsional Vibration Feature Health Monitoring
  M.S. Lebold, J.P. Bednar, M.W. Trethewey, Penn State University

11:30 AM   30   Experimental Damage Diagnosis of a Model Three-story Spatial Frame
  S. Sabatino, Lehigh University; E.K. Ervin, University of Mississippi


Session 50   Aircraft/Aerospace (Thursday Morning)

10:00 AM   125   Ground Vibration Testing of the Predator B UAS with MTS Chin-Mount Structure
  D. Linehan, J. Davis, ATA Engineering, Inc.; J. Korniski, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

10:30 AM   188   Tracking the Evolution of Modal Properties of a Solid Propellant Launcher During Static Firing Test
  S. Manzato, B. Peeters, LMS International; T. Brault, E. Fily, Snecma Propulsion Solide

11:00 AM   380   Response of Nuclear Containment Structure to Aircraft Crash
  M.A. Iqbal, P. Bhargava, S. Rai, M.R. Sadique, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

11:30 AM   291   Application of Analytical Methods for Advanced Flight Flutter Test
  W.G. Luber, EADS-CASSIDIAN COEA


Session 51   Active Control (Thursday Morning)

10:00 AM   109   A Frictionless Lightweight Active Vibration Control Mount for Small UAS
  N. Baer, W. Semke, University of North Dakota

10:30 AM   245   Embedded Active Vibration Cancellation of a Piston-driven Cryocooler for Nuclear Spectroscopy Applications
  W. Johnson, Brigham Young University; R. Long, University of Vermont; M.W. Nelson, Oklahoma State University; D.L. Mascarenas, Los Alamos National Laboratory

11:00 AM   128   Advanced Response Limiting Technique for Lightly Damped Structures
  J.R. Silverstein, E.J. Wolf, Harris Corporation

11:30 AM   297   Active Control of Beam Vibration Using Non-model Based Algorithm
  H.N. Rhee, G. Hamm, S.Y. Lee, S.J. Park, T.S. Kim, Sunchon National University


Session 52   Rotating Machinery (Thursday Morning)

10:00 AM   336   Detection of Shaft Cracks Using Vibration Signature Analysis
  S.N. Ganeriwala, Spectra Quest, Inc.

10:30 AM   113   Separation of Sine and Random Components From Vibration Measurements
  C. Engelhardt, M. Baker, A.M. Mouron, H. Vold, ATA Engineering Inc.

11:00 AM   7   System Identification in Rotating Structures Using Vibration in Modal Analysis
  H.A.H. AL-Khazali, M.R. Askari, Kingston University

11:30 AM   29   Comparison of Noise Floor of Various Torsional Vibration Sensors
  S.N. Seidlitz, Cummins Power Generation; R.J. Kuether, M.S. Allen, University of Wisconsin-Madison


Session 53   Method and Technologies for Bridge Monitoring (Thursday Morning)

10:00 AM   369   Use of FBG Sensors to Detect Damage From Large Amount of Dynamic Measurements
  M. Malekzadeh, M. Gul, F.N. Catbas, University of Central Florida

10:30 AM   212   Bayesian FE Model Updating of the Dowling Hall Footbridge
  I. Behmanesh, B. Moaveni, Tufts University; G. Lombaert, K.U. Leuven

11:00 AM   37   Design of Experiments Study to Obtain a Robust 3D Computational Bridge Model
  Y.M. Al-Smadi, A. Bhargava, O. Avci, M. Elmorsi, AECOM


Session 54   Damage Detection for Civil Structures (Thursday Morning)

10:00 AM   243   Structural Damage Detection Using Multivariate Time Series Analysis
  R. Yao, S.N. Pakzad, Lehigh University

10:30 AM   286   Changes in the Statistics of Ambient Excitations in the Performance of Two Damage Detection Schemes
  J. Strout, Northeastern University; M. Dohler, INRIA, Rennes; D. Bernal, Northeastern University; L. Mevel, INRIA, Rennes

11:00 AM   174   Damage Identification From Flexibility Matrix Using Wavelet transform
  M. Masoumi, M.R. Ashory, Semnan Univeristy

11:30 AM   132   Damage Identification Using Experimental Modal Analysis and Adaptive Neuro- Fuzzy Interface System (ANFIS)
  S.J.S. Hakim, H. Abdul Razak, University of Malaya


Session 55   Tutorial on Sensors and Instrumentation V (Thursday Morning)

10:00 AM   353   Full-field Optical Measurements for Vibration and Shock Applications
  T. Schmidt, Trillion Quality Systems

11:00 AM   364   Powering Innovative Variable Capacitance Sensor Design With Bridge Amplifiers
  D. Change, Dytran Instruments, Inc.

11:30 AM   365   Development of a Ground Based and Aerial Sonic Boom Measurement System
  K. Veggeberg, National Instruments


Session 56   Structural Modeling (Thursday Morning)

10:00 AM   129   Optimum Column Layout Design of Reinforced Concrete Frames Under Wind Loading
  P. Sharafi, M.N.S. Hadi, L.H. Teh, University of Wollongong

10:30 AM   302   Robust Design Optimization to Account for Uncertainty in the Structural Design Process
  S.K. Dalton, I. Farajpour, C.H. Juang, S. Atamturktur, Clemson University

11:00 AM   130   Optimum Spans' Lengths of Multi-span Reinforced Concrete Beams Under Dynamic Loading
  P. Sharafi, M.N.S. Hadi, L.H. Teh, University of Wollongong

11:30 AM   198   Imposing Node on Linear Structures During Multi-harmonic Excitations
  E. Jamshidi, S. Arshi, M.R. Ashory, N. Islamic Azad University


Session 57   Damage Detection II (Thursday Afternoon)

1:00 PM   186   Post-earthquake Damage Detection in Instrumented Buildings Using Identified Dissipated Energy
  E.M. Hernandez, G. May, University of Vermont

1:30 PM   222   Ultrasonic Vibration Method for Damage Detection in Composite Aircraft Components
  J.L. Rose, The Pennsylvania State University/FBS, Inc.; F. Yan, FBS, Inc.; Y. Liang, C. Borigo, The Pennsylvania State University

2:00 PM   260   Reliability of Dynamically Measured Flexibility Matrix on Damage Detection of Frame Structures
  H. Monajemi, H. Abdul Razak, Z. Ismail, University of Malaya

2:30 PM   51   Wavelet Based Mode Shape Analysis for Damage Detection
  M. Algaba, M. Solis, P. Galvin, University of Seville

3:20 PM   299   Application for FE Model Updating for Damage Assessment of FRP Composite Beam Structure
  O.A. Adediran, University of Surrey; M.M. Abdel Wahab, Ghent University; W. Xu, A.D. Crocombe, University of Surrey

3:50 PM   237   An Examination of Some Aspects of Factor Analysis in Damage Detection
  S. Mozaffari Kojidi, Northeastern University; D.P. Bernal, Northeastern University-Center for Digital Signal Processing


Session 58   Experimental Techniques II (Thursday Afternoon)

1:00 PM   295   The Use of Continuous System Identification for Evaluation of Concrete E-modulus Evolution: Laboratory and Field Applications
  R. Aguilar, Pontifical Catholic University of Perú; L.F. Ramos, M. Azenha, University of Minho, ISISE

1:30 PM   57   Temperature Effect on Ballistic Impact of Woven Graphite/Epoxy Composites
  Y. Budhoo, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; F. Delale, B. Liaw, The City College of New York

2:00 PM   76   Spatial Noise Component Identification Based on Different Vibro-acoustic Data Sets
  G.M. Revel, Università Politecnica delle Marche; M. Martarelli, Università degli studi e-campus; P. Chiariotti, Università Politecnica delle Marche

2:30 PM   64   Improving Test rig Performance Using Passive Components
  A.T. Johansson, T.J.S. Abrahamsson, Chalmers University of Technology

3:20 PM   68   Continuous Scanning LDV by Signal Re-sampling Method: A new Signal Processing Approach
  P. Castellini, F. Sopranzetti, Università Politecnica delle Marche; M. Martarelli, Università degli Studi e-Campus; E.P. Tomasini, Università Politecnica delle Marche

3:50 PM   178   Design of High Impedance Test rig for Composite Structures Vibration Measurements
  D. Di Maio, University of Bristol; S. Berardi, Universita' Politecnica delle Marche; N. Vitale, D.J. Ewins, University of Bristol


Session 59   System Identification: Applications (Thursday Afternoon)

1:00 PM   224   Process Noise Identification and Observer Design for the Large Binocular Telescope
  S. Engelke, L. Gaul, University of Stuttgart; J.-U. Pott, M. Kürster, J. Trowitzsch, J.L. Borelli, Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie, Heidelberg

1:30 PM   217   Modal Analysis of a Heliostat for Concentrating Solar Power
  D.T. Griffith, C.K. Ho, P.S. Hunter, J. Sment, A.C. Moya, A.R. Menicucci, Sandia National Laboratories

2:00 PM   206   Extension of Subspace Identification to LPTV Systems: Application to Helicopters
  A. Jhinaoui, L. Mevel, INRIA, Centre Rennes - Bretagne Atlantique; J. Morlier, Université de Toulouse, ICA, ISAE/INSA/UPS/ENSTIMAC

2:30 PM   89   Dynamic Characterization of Structural Joints Using FRF Decoupling
  S. Tol, Middle East Technical University/ASELSAN Inc.; H.N. Ozguven, Middle East Technical University

3:20 PM   288   Kalman Filtering With Model Uncertainties
  Y. Bulut, Paul C. Rizzo Associates; O. Bayat, Istanbul Kemerburgaz University


Session 62   Modal Testing of Civil Structures (Thursday Afternoon)

1:00 PM   142   Experimental Modal Analysis of a Full-scale Seven-story Shear Wall Based on Nonlinear Seismic Response
  E. Asgarieh, B. Moaveni, Tufts University

1:30 PM   5   Application of DDE-Model to Enhancing Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Frame
  C.-H. Loh, J.-H. Li, National Taiwan University

2:00 PM   81   Modal Parameter Variation of an Earthquake Damaged Building
  A.A. Aguilar, R.L. Boroschek, L.M. Massone, University of Chile

2:30 PM   315   Modal Analysis of the Palazzo Lombardia Tower in Milano
  A. Cigada, Politecnico di Milano; E. Mola, F. Mola, ECSD; G. Stella, CAD Data Consult; M. Vanali, Politecnico di Milano

3:20 PM   53   Impact of Nonstructural Components on Modal Response & Structural Damping
  A Devin, P. Fanning, University College Dublin

3:50 PM   367   Use of Family of Models for Performance Predictions and Decision Making
  H.B. Gokce, F.N. Catbas, University of Central Florida; D.M. Frangopol, Lehigh University


Session 63   Sports Equipment Dynamics (Thursday Afternoon)

1:00 PM   221   Technique to Measure the Dynamic Behaviour of Road Bike Wheels
  J. Lépine, Y. Champoux, J.M. Drouet, Université de Sherbrooke

1:30 PM   247   Sensor Nodes for the Dynamic Assessment of Alpine Skis
  M. Bassetti, F. Braghin, F. Castelli-Dezza, S. Negrini, P. Pennacchi, Politecnico di Milano

2:00 PM   218   The use of Stereo-photogrammetry to Precisely Determine 3D-positions, Motions and Deformations on Sports Equipment
  H. Berger, Oliver Erne, Markus Klein, GOM mbH

2:30 PM   219   Experimental Assessment of Bobsleigh Dynamics and Ice-skate Contact Forces
  F. Braghin, F. Cheli, S. Melzi, E. Sabbioni, Politecnico di Milano

3:20 PM   258   Instrumented Rowing Machine for Optimized Training
  M. Bassetti, F. Braghin, F. Cheli, Politecnico di Milano; S. Maldifassi, Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano

3:50 PM   203   An Experimental Study of Climbers Performances Based on Hand-grip Force Measurement
  F. Braghin, F. Cheli, Politecnico di Milano; S. Maldifassi, CONI; E. Sabbioni, M. Sbrosi, Politecnico di Milano

4:20 PM   382   Identifying the Modes Excited in a Tennis Racket by a Forehand Drive
  G. Banwell, J.R. Roberts, Loughborough University; S. Mohr, Head Sport AG; S.J. Rothberg, Loughborough University

 

 

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