Modal Analysis Topics, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 29th IMAC, A Conference on Structural Dynamics, 2011

Front Matter....Pages i-x
Selecting Appropriate Analytical Mode Basis for SEREP-Expansion of Experimental Modes....Pages 1-15
Tutorial Guideline VDI 3830: Damping of Materials and Members....Pages 17-25
Optimal second order reduction basis selection for nonlinear transient analysis....Pages 27-39
Operating Vibration Measurements of Test Fuel Assembly in Reactor Thermo-hydraulic Test Condition....Pages 41-46
Output-Only Modal Analysis Using Continuous-Scan Laser Doppler Vibrometry and Application to a 20kW Wind Turbine....Pages 47-64
Coupling a compliant structure with a Hand – arm system using FBS....Pages 65-78
A Comparison of Accelerometer Selection Methods for Modal Pretest Analysis....Pages 79-91
Modal Impact Testing of Ground Vehicle Enabling Mechanical Condition Assessment....Pages 93-101
Identifying parameters of nonlinear structural dynamic systems using linear time-periodic approximations....Pages 103-126
B-spline laminate shell finite element updating by means of FRF measurements....Pages 127-139
Measurement of 2D dynamic stress distributions with a 3D-Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer....Pages 141-151
A Particle Damper for Transient Oscillations....Pages 153-160
Tool Chatter in Turning with a Two-Link Robotic Arm....Pages 161-168
An Identification Method for the Elastic Characterization of Materials....Pages 169-178
An Alternating Least Squares (ALS) based Blind Source Separation Algorithm for Operational Modal Analysis....Pages 179-187
Automated interpretation of stabilization diagrams....Pages 189-201
The Optimization and Autonomous Identification of Modal Parameters....Pages 203-214
Independent Modal Space Control Technique for Mitigation of Human-Induced Vibrations in Floors....Pages 215-222
Nonlinear Normal Modes of a Full-Scale Aircraft....Pages 223-242
FRF Measurements and Mode Shapes Determined Using Image-based 3D Point-tracking....Pages 243-252
Experimental Modal Analysis (EMA) Using Ibrahim Time Domain (ITD) Method and Winer Filter....Pages 253-260
A New Broadband Modal Identification Technique with Applications....Pages 261-271
Advanced dynamic absorber design method for practical application....Pages 273-280
Use of Operational Modal Analysis in Solving Ship Vibration Issues....Pages 281-288
The Use of Layered Composites for Passive Vibration Damping....Pages 289-298
Unbiased Estimation of Frequency Response in the Presence of Input and Output Noise....Pages 299-305
Vibration Control Using the Non-Model Based Algorithm....Pages 307-311
Active Suspension Systems for Passenger Cars: Operational Modal Analysis as a Tool for the Performance Assessment....Pages 313-323
Structural Dynamics with Coincident Eigenvalues: Modelling and Testing....Pages 325-337
Nonlinear Dynamics of an Electro-Mechanical Energy Scavenger....Pages 339-349
Practical Trouble Shooting Test Methodologies....Pages 351-362
Autonomous Modal Parameter Estimation: Methodology....Pages 363-384
Autonomous Modal Parameter Estimation: Statisical Considerations....Pages 385-401
Autonomous Modal Parameter Estimation: Application Examples....Pages 403-428
Combined State Order and Model Order Formulations in the Unified Matrix Polynomial Method (UMPA)....Pages 429-443
Interaction between Structures and Their Occupants....Pages 445-450
Evaluation of Site Periods in the Metro Vancouver Region Using Microtremor Testing....Pages 451-459
Experimental Study of the Nonlinear Hybrid Energy Harvesting System....Pages 461-478
Using Transmissibility measurements for Nonlinear Identification....Pages 479-490
Steer Control of Motorcycle by Power Steering....Pages 491-496
Estimating Low-Bias Frequency Response Using Random Decrement....Pages 497-502
A study of mechanical impedance in mechanical test rigs performing endurance testing using electromagnetic shakers....Pages 503-512
A Global-local Approach to Nonlinear System Identification....Pages 513-524
Characterization of Rotating Structures in Coast-down by means of Continuous Tracking Laser Doppler Vibrometer....Pages 525-532
Pyroshock Loaded MISO Response....Pages 533-539
Development of a Long Term Viable Dynamic Data Archive Format....Pages 541-555
Data Analysis Strategies for Characterizing Helmet-Head Performance....Pages 557-565
Understanding the Effect of Preload on the Measurement of Forces Transmitted Across a Bolted Interface....Pages 567-578