Dynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 4: Proceedings of the 32nd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2014

This fourth volume of eight from the IMAC - XXXII Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on: Linear Systems Substructure Modelling Adaptive Structures Experimental Techniques Analytical Methods Damage Detection Damping of Materials & Members Modal Parameter Identification Modal Testing Methods System Identification Active Control Modal Parameter Estimation Processing Modal Data.

Table of Contents:
1 Automatic Modal Identification Based on Narrow-Band Algorithms 2 Cable Parameters for Homogenous Cable-Beam Models for Space Structures 3 Numerical Continuation Methods for the Concept of Non-linear Normal Modes 4 Strategies for Coupled Vibration Suppression and Energy Harvesting 5 Expansion of Mode Shapes and Responses on the Offshore Platform Valdemar 6 Vibration Testing of a Floor During Multiple Phases of Construction 7 Investigation of a Slab on Grade Supporting Sensitive Equipment 8 Experimental Modal Analysis of a Prestressed Concrete Double-Tee Joist Roof Subject to Blast 9 Structural Evaluation of an Earthen Building from Operational Modal Analysis10 Smart Sensor Nodes for Vibration Measurement of Large Civil Infrastructure 11 Floor Vibrations on Healthcare Facilities: A Case Study on a Surgical Microscope 12 Modeling Human –Structure Interaction Using a Close Loop Control System 13 Damage Localisation Using Symbolic Time Series Approach 14 Automated Structural Damage Detection Using One-Class Machine Learning 15 Interaction Between Humans and Structures 16 Effects of Human –Structure Interaction from Seated Occupants on a Cantilevered Laboratory Test Structure 17 Investigating Predicted Floor Response Sensitivity to Input Forcing Function Variables18 Vibration Performance of Bridges Made of Fibre Reinforced Polymer 19 Characterization of Human Motion Through Floor Vibration 20 Vision-Based Tracking of Human Body Motion 21 Mathematical Framework for Real-Time Hybrid Substructuring of Marine Structural Systems 22 Damage Detection in Civil Engineering Structure Considering Temperature Effect 23 Damage Detection on the Z24 Bridge by a Spectral-Based Dynamic Identification Technique 24 Nonlinear Harmonic Identification of Cracks in Structures 25 A Strategy for Improving Performance in Real Time Hybrid Testing 26 Development and Performance Analysis of Single Axis Simulation Table for Durability Testing 27 Comparative Study of Uncertainty Quantification Metrics via a Stochastic Method of Model Validation 28 Nonlinear Identification of a Seven-Story Shear Wall Building Based on Numerically Simulated Seismic Data 29 Structural Identification Using the Applied Element Method: Advantages and Case Study Application 30 Modal Scaling in OMA Using the Mass matrix of a Finite Element Model 31 Identifying Structural Parameters of an Idling Offshore Wind Turbine Using Operational Modal Analysis 32 Dynamic Behavior of Laminated Glass Beams 33 Modal Identification of Golden Gate Bridge Using Pseudo Mobile Sensing Data with STRIDE 34 Removing the Influence of Rotor Harmonics for Improved Monitoring of Offshore Wind Turbines 35 Evaluating Different Automated Operational Modal Analysis Techniques for the Continuous Monitoring of Offshore Wind Turbines 36 Cable Tension Estimation Using Vision-Based Monitoring System Under Weather Conditions 37 Direct Structural Damping Identification Method 38 Modal Analysis and Numerical Models of a Typical Railway Bridge 39 Modal and Structural Identification of a Skew, Cable Stayed, Arch Bridge 40 A Dynamic Model for Truck-Induced Vibrations on a Cable-Stayed Bridge 41 Numerical Modeling and Dynamic Testing on the Oglio Flyover of the New BreBeMi Highway in Italy 42 Comparative Evaluation of Excitation Schemes for Multi-Shaker Testing of Bridges 43 Ambient Vibration Testing of the Eureka-Samoa Channel Bridge 44 Ambient Vibration Testing of the Painter St. Overpass 45 Natural Frequencies of Long-Span Suspension Bridges Subjected to Aerodynamic Loads 46 Seismic Response Control of Adjacent Buildings Connected by Viscous and Hybrid Dampers 47 Comparing Statistical Classification with a Vibro-Tactile Human–Machine Interface for Structural Health Monitoring 48 Modal Identification Tests on Archaeological Heritage: The Case of Chokepukio 49 Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis of Vibration Reduction in Pipe Systems 50 Application of Positive Position Feedback Control Schemes in a Building-Like Structure 51 Active Control of Three-Dimensional Structures 52 Dynamic Vibration Absorber Design for a Motor and Pump Assembly 53 Design and Performance Analysis of Inerter-Based Vibration Control Systems 54 Using Tuned Mass Dampers to Control Imperceptible Motions 55 A Simplified Approach for the Dynamic Analysis of High-Rise Structures 56 A Machine Learning Approach to Nonlinear Modal Analysis.

About the Author :
Fikret Necati Catbas, Engineering Department, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA.