Dynamics of Coupled Structures, Volume 4: Proceedings of the 34th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2016

Front Matter....Pages i-ix
Verification of Experimental Component Mode Synthesis in the Sierra Analysis Framework....Pages 1-5
Multi-DoF Interface Synchronization of Real-Time-Hybrid-Tests Using a Recursive-Least-Squares Adaption Law: A Numerical Evaluation....Pages 7-14
Controls Based Hybrid Sub-Structuring Approach to Transfer Path Analysis....Pages 15-24
Force Identification Based on Subspace Identification Algorithms and Homotopy Method....Pages 25-31
Response DOF Selection for Mapping Experimental Normal Modes-2016 Update....Pages 33-46
Experimental Modal Substructuring with Nonlinear Modal Iwan Models to Capture Nonlinear Subcomponent Damping....Pages 47-55
A Modal Model to Simulate Typical Structural Dynamic Nonlinearity....Pages 57-76
Optimal Replacement of Coupling DoFs in Substructure Decoupling....Pages 77-90
State-Space Substructuring with Transmission Simulator....Pages 91-103
Applying the Transmission Simulator Techniques to the Ampair 600 Wind Turbine Testbed....Pages 105-115
Effect of Interface Substitute When Applying Frequency Based Substructuring to the Ampair 600 Wind Turbine Rotor Assembly....Pages 117-122
Improving Floor Vibration Performance Using Interstitial Columns....Pages 123-129
Probabilistic Model Updating of Controller Models for Groups of People in a Standing Position....Pages 131-136
Fundamental Frequency of Lightweight Cold-Formed Steel Floor Systems....Pages 137-145
Fundamental Studies of AVC with Actuator Dynamics....Pages 147-154
Mitigating Existing Floor Vibration Issues in a School Renovation....Pages 155-162
Vibration Serviceability Assessment of an In-Service Pedestrian Bridge Under Human-Induced Excitations....Pages 163-172
Numerical and Experimental Studies on Scale Models of Lightweight Building Structures....Pages 173-180
A Wavelet-Based Approach for Generating Individual Jumping Loads....Pages 181-193
A Numerical Round Robin for the Prediction of the Dynamics of Jointed Structures....Pages 195-211
A Method to Capture Macroslip at Bolted Interfaces....Pages 213-229
A Reduced Iwan Model that Includes Pinning for Bolted Joint Mechanics....Pages 231-240
Nonlinear Vibration Phenomena in Aero-Engine Measurements....Pages 241-252
Instantaneous Frequency and Damping from Transient Ring-Down Data....Pages 253-263
Explicit Modelling of Microslip Behaviour in Dry Friction Contact....Pages 265-272
Modal Testing Through Forced Sine Vibrations of a Timber Footbridge....Pages 273-281
Damping Characteristics of a Footbridge: Mysteries and Truths....Pages 283-292
A Critical Analysis of Simplified Procedures for Footbridges’ Serviceability Assessment....Pages 293-298
Human-Induced Vibrations of Footbridges: The Effect of Vertical Human-Structure Interaction....Pages 299-307
Nonlinear Time-Varying Dynamic Analysis of a Multi-Mesh Spur Gear Train....Pages 309-321
Energy Dissipation of a System with Foam to Metal Interfaces....Pages 323-332
Nonlinear System Identification of Mechanical Interfaces Based on Wave Scattering....Pages 333-339
Studies of a Geometrical Nonlinear Friction Damped System Using NNMs....Pages 341-348
Scale-Dependent Modeling of Joint Behavior....Pages 349-356
Robust Occupant Detection Through Step-Induced Floor Vibration by Incorporating Structural Characteristics....Pages 357-367
Assessment of Large Error Time-Differences for Localization in a Plate Simulation....Pages 369-376
Gender Classification Using Under Floor Vibration Measurements....Pages 377-383
Human-Structure Interaction and Implications....Pages 385-389
Study of Human-Structure Dynamic Interactions....Pages 391-399
Characterisation of Transient Actions Induced by Spectators on Sport Stadia....Pages 401-409
Recent Issues on Stadium Monitoring and Serviceability: A Review....Pages 411-416
Characterising Randomness in Human Actions on Civil Engineering Structures....Pages 417-424
Optimal Restraint Conditions for the SID-IIs Dummy with Different Objective Functions....Pages 425-437
A Comparison of Common Model Updating Approaches....Pages 439-446
Experimental Coupling and Decoupling of Engineering Structures Using Frequency-Based Substructuring....Pages 447-461
New FRF Based Methods for Substructure Decoupling....Pages 463-472
Experimental Determination of Frictional Interface Models....Pages 473-490
Effects of Experimental Methods on the Measurements of a Nonlinear Structure....Pages 491-500
Stress Waves Propagating Through Bolted Joints....Pages 501-509
A Comparison of Reduced Order Modeling Techniques Used in Dynamic Substructuring....Pages 511-528