Dynamics of Coupled Structures, Volume 4

Dr. Matt Allen is Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Physics,University of Wisconsin, Madison; Mr. Randy Mayes is a research engineer Sandia National Laboratory, Albuquerque, NM; Prof. Dr. Daniel J. Rixen is Professor and Chair of the Institute of Applied Mechanics, Technische Universität München, Germany.

• 1 Verification of Experimental Component Mode Synthesis in the Sierra Analysis Framework.- 2 Multi-DoF Interface Synchronization of Real-Time-Hybrid-Tests Using a Recursive-Least-Squares Adaption Law:A Numerical Evaluation.- 3 Controls Based Hybrid Sub-structuring Approach  to Transfer Path Analysis.- 4 Force Identification Based on Subspace Identification Algorithms and Homotopy Method.- 5 Response DOF Selection for Mapping Experimental Normal Modes-2016 Update.- 6 Experimental Modal Substructuring with Nonlinear Modal Iwan Models to Capture Nonlinear Subcomponent Damping.- 7 A Modal Model to Simulate Typical Structural Dynamic Nonlinearity.- 8 Optimal Replacement of Coupling DoFs in Substructure Decoupling.- 9 State-Space Substructuring With Transmission Simulator.- 10 Applying the Transmission Simulator Techniques to the Ampair 600 Wind Turbine Testbed.- 11 Effect of Interface Substitute when Applying Frequency Based Substructuring to the Ampair600 Wind Turbine Rotor Assembly.-12 Improving Floor Vibration Performance Using Interstitial Columns.- 13 Probabilistic Model Updating of Controller Models for Groups of People in a Standing Position.- 14 Fundamental Frequency of Lightweight Cold-Formed Steel Floor Systems.- 15 Fundamental Studies of AVC with Actuator Dynamics.- 16 Mitigating Existing Floor Vibration Issues in a School Renovation.- 17 Vibration Serviceability Assessment of An In-service Pedestrian Bridge Under Human-Induced Excitations.- 18 Numerical and Experimental Studies on Scale Models of Lightweight Building Structures.- 19 A Wavelet-based Approach for Generating Individual Jumping Loads.- 20 A Numerical Round Robin for the Prediction of the Dynamics of Jointed Structures.- 21 A Method to Capture Macroslip at Bolted Interfaces.- 22 A Reduced Iwan Model That Includes Pinning for Bolted Joint Mechanics.- 23 Nonlinear Vibration Phenomena in Aero-engine Measurements.- 24 Instantaneous Frequency and Damping from Transient Ring-Down Data.- 25 Explicit Modelling of Microslip Behaviour in dry Friction Contact.- 26 Modal Testing Through Forced Sine Vibrations of a Timber Footbridge.- 27 Damping Characteristics of a Footbridge - Mysteries and Truths.- 28 A Critical Analysis of Simplified Procedures for Footbridges’ Serviceability Assessment.- 29 Human-Induced Vibrations of Footbridges: The Effect of Vertical Human-Structure Interaction.- 30 Nonlinear Time-Varying Dynamic Analysis of a Multi-Mesh Spur Gear Train.- 31 Energy Dissipation of a System with Foam to Metal Interfaces.- 32 Nonlinear System Identification of Mechanical Interfaces Based on Wave Scattering.- 33 Studies of a Geometrical Nonlinear Friction Damped System Using NNMs.- 34 Scale-Dependent Modeling of Joint Behavior.- 35 Robust Occupant Detection Through Step-Induced Floor Vibration By Incorporating Structural Characteristics.- Assessment of Large Error Time-Differences for Localization in a Plate Simulation.- 37 Assessment of Large Error Time-Differences for Localization in a Plate Simulation.- 37 Gender Classification Using Underfloor Accelerometry.- 38 Human-structure Interaction and Implications.- 39 Study of Human-Structure Dynamic Interactions.- 40 Characterisation of Transient Actions Induced by Spectators on Sport Stadia.- 41 Recent Issues on Stadium Monitoring and Serviceability: a Review.- 42 Characterising Randomness in Human Actions on Civil Engineering Structures.- 43 Optimal Restraint Conditions for the SID-IIs Dummy with Different Objective Functions.- 44 A Comparison of Common Model Updating Approaches.- 45 Experimental Coupling and Decoupling of Engineering Structures Using Frequency-based Substructuring.- 46 New FRF Based Methods for Substructure Decoupling.- 47 Experimental Determination of Frictional Interface Models.- 48 Effects of Experimental Methods on the Measurements of a Nonlinear Structure.- 49 Stress Waves Propagating Through Bolted Joints.- 50 A Comparison of Reduced Order Modeling Techniques Used in Dynamic Substructuring.