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IMAC - XXVII


Session 01   Processing Modal Data (Monday Morning)

4   On the Role of Modal Coupling in Model Updating
  J.L. du Bois, N.A.J. Lieven, University of Bristol; S. Adhikari, University of Wales Swansea

194   Real Time Operating Data Expansion
  C. Chipman, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

184   Localisation and Curve Veering: A Different Perspective on Modal Interactions
  J.L. du Bois, N.A.J. Lieven, University of Bristol; S. Adhikari, Swansea University


Session 02   Acoustics I (Monday Morning)

210   Measuring Acoustic Source Impedance Using Wave Decomposition
  J. Liu, D.W. Herrin, University of Kentucky

2   Noise Reduction in Truck Cabin by Design Change of Floor Panel
  N. Okubo, T. Okumura, T. Toi, Chuo University


Session 03   Uncertainty Quantification of Modal Parameters (Monday Morning)

262   Estimating the Uncertainty in Modal Parameters Using SMAC
  T.W. Simmermacher, R.L. Mayes, Sandia National Laboratories

174   Bootstrap-based Estimates of Uncertainty in Operational Modal Analysis
  L.A.C.M. Aragão Filho, Instituto Militar de Engenharia; C. Magluta, N. Roitman, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - COPPE/PEC

181   Influence of the Measurement Mesh on the Spread of the Modal Parameters of a Stadium Grandstand, Identified Via Operational Modal Analysis Techniques
  M. Vanali, A. Caprioli, Politecnico di Milano


Session 04   Shock and Vibration I (Monday Morning)

119   Transportable Vibration Calibration System Employing E-trace Scheme
  T. Usuda, A.O. Oota, H. Nozato, Y. Hino, National Metrology Institute Japan, AIST; H. Aoyama, University of Electro-Communications

11   Effect of Functionally Graded Materials on Parametric Resonances of Shafts
  A. Mazzei, Kettering University; R.A. Scott, The University of Michigan

42   An Introduction to the Receptance Method in Active Vibration Control
  J.E. Mottershead, M.G. Tehrani, University of Liverpool; Y.M. Ram, Louisiana State University


Session 05   Structural Health Monitoring I (Monday Morning)

57   Integrated On-line Structural Health Monitoring Architecture of the Donghai Bridge
  N. Zhang, K. Veggeberg, National Instruments

80   Impedance-based Health Monitoring and Mechanical Testing of Structures
  L.V. Palomino, J.R.V. de Moura, Jr, K.M. Tsuruta, D.A. Rade, V. Steffen, Jr, School of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Uberlandia

68   Towards a Wireless Powering and Interrogation Strategy for Rotorcraft Health Monitoring
  J.L. du Bois, University of Bristol; N.A.J. Lieven, University of Bristol; M. Todd, University of California, San Diego


Session 06   Damping I (Monday Morning)

44   Location and Identification of Damping Parameters
  M. Prandina, J.E. Mottershead, University of Liverpool; E. Bonisoli, Politecnico di Torino

105   Identification of Dynamic Young's Modulus and Damping of Isotropic Plastic Materials
  P.G. Blaschke, B. Mueller-Held, HEAD acoustics GmbH

305   Constrained Layer Damping Treatment Design for Aircraft Landing Gear
  C. Gallimore, K. Kochersberger, R. DeVita, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University


Session 07   Experimental Techniques (Monday Afternoon)

14   Heat Exchanger Tube Failure Analysis via Modal and Operational Tests
  M.P. Proulx, T.F. Dowd, Boeing Commercial Airplanes

27   Operational Modal Analysis on a Wind Turbine Gearbox
  S. Gade, Brüel & Kjær Sound and Vibration Measurements; R. Schlombs, C. Hundeck, Brüel and Kjaer GmbH; C. Fenselau, Technology R&D

17   Vibration Site Survey Measurements and Combined System Modal Analysis
  T.J. Copeland, m+p international, inc.

101   A Simplified Dynamic Model for a Surface Mining Excavator Using Design and Experimental Data
  T.Gh. Cioara, I. Nicolae, Universitatea "Politehnica" of Timisoara; I. Cires, Rominex S.A. Timimisoa; D. Cristea, Energetical Complex Rovinari; D. Cires, Nicolaus Lenau College

126   Optical Non-contacting Vibration Measurement of Rotating Turbine Blades
  M.N. Helfrick, P. Pingle, C. Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

197   Shaker/Stinger Effects on Measured Frequency Response Functions
  D. Cloutier, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; R.W. Bono, M. Peres, The Modal Shop, Inc

306   Solutions-based Approach for Noise Reduction in Washing Machines
  D. Barpanda, J.M. Tudor, The Dow Chemical Company

48   Optimal Actuator and Sensor Placement for Active Sensing
  E.B. Flynn, M.D. Todd, University of California, San Diego


Session 08   Acoustics II (Monday Afternoon)

115   Assessment of Ground-borne Vibration Impacts on Vibration-Sensitive Facilities
  B.A. Pridham, Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin (RWDI) Inc.; C. Maille, CIMA

104   Acoustical Relevance of Vibrating Structures
  R. Sottek, HEAD acoustics GmbH

113   Three Dimensional Experimental Modal Analysis on a Water Filled Cylindrical Shell
  W.K. Bonness, B. Fahnline, D.E. Capone, Pennsylvania State University

211   Application of the Vincent Circle to Vibro-acoustic Systems
  D.W. Herrin, G. Sampath, J. Liu, H. Song, University of Kentucky

36   Reducing Sound Radiation from a Plate through Tuning/Modifying Boundary Supports
  X.F. Zhang, W.L. Li, Wayne State University

212   Sound Field Reconstruction Using Inverse Boundary Element Method
  J. Liu, J. Han, D.W. Herrin, University of Kentucky; S. Cheah, D.G. Kato, Cummins Power Generation

219   Propagation of Acoustic Wave in Porous Media
  M. Khenafou, University of Oran; M. Daïri, ENSET; A. Brezini, M. Sebbani, University of Oran

167   Vibro-acoustic Simulations of Ships by Coupled Fast BE-FE Approaches
  D. Brunner, M. Junge, University of Stuttgart; M. Wilken, C. Cabos, Germanischer Lloyd, Hamburg; L. Gaul, University of Stuttgart


Session 09   Applications of Model Validation (Monday Afternoon)

152   VV&UQ in the NASA Standard for Models and Simulations
  L.L. Green, T.A. Zang, NASA Langley Research Center

260   Modal Testing Results of a Nuclear Fuel Rod and Its Model Updating
  N.G. Park, Korea Nuclear Fuel; H. Rhee, Sunchon National University; J.M. Suh, S.Y. Jeon, K.T. Kim, K.L. Jeon, Korea Nuclear Fuel

49   Model Validation and Response Prediction of a Flexible Rotor With Magnetic Bearing
  Q. Guo, Z. Xie, B. Zhang, L. Zhang, Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics

58   ISS Stage 12A Post-flight Modal Analysis, Model Validation and Correlation
  K.L. Fitzpatrick, The Boeing Company; M.S. Grygier, NASA, Johnson Space Center; T.J. Bartkowicz, The Boeing Company

204   Verification and Validation for Induction Heating
  K. Lam, T.B. Tippetts, Los Alamos National Laboratory; D.W. Allen, Knowledge Reef Systems, Inc

169   Verification and Validation for Induction Heating: Part II
  T.B. Tippetts, K. Lam, D.W. Allen, Los Alamos National Laboratory

213   Damping Identification From Measurements on an Industrial Structure
  B. Faverjon, LMT-Cachan; P. Ladeveze, LMT-Cachan/EADS Foundation; D. Néron, ASTRIUM-ST; V. Le Gallo, LMT-Cachan

273   Acoustic-structure Interaction in Rocket Engines: Validation Testing
  R.B. Davis, S.S. Joji, R.A. Parks, A.M. Brown, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center


Session 10   Nonlinear I (Monday Afternoon)

159   Active/Passive Vibration Control of Continuous Systems by Zero Assignment
  D.A. Holt, K.V. Singh, Miami University

248   An Overview of Some Methods of Nonlinearity Detection
  D. Hickey, K. Worden, University of Sheffield

102   Modal Analysis of a Nonlinear Structure with Cyclic Symmetry
  M. Peeters, A. Viguié, G. Kerschen, J.-C. Golinval, University of Liège

56   Review of Snap-through Phenomenon in Structures With Shallow Curvature
  G.S. Goley, P. Katona, A. Shukla, Miami University; S.M. Spottswood, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory

51   Estimating the Degree of Nonlinearity in Transient Responses with Zeroed Early-time Fast Fourier Transforms
  M.S. Allen, University of Wisconsin-Madison; R.L. Mayes, Sandia National Laboratories

171   Spur Gear Vibration Mitigation by Means of Energy Pumping
  G. Scagliarini, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia; R. Viguié, G. Kerschen, University of Liège; F. Pellicano, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

16   Efficient Computation of Joint Interface Modes
  W. Witteveen, Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH.; H. Irschik, Johannes Kepler University


Session 11   Structural Health Monitoring II (Monday Afternoon)

135   Variation of Modal Parameter Estimates of a Prestressed Concrete Bridge
  D. Siegert, Université Paris-Est, LCPC; L. Mevel, IRISA-INRIA; E. Reynders, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven; M. Goursat, INRIA; G. De Roeck, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

209   Multi-Transducer System for Energy Harvesting
  J.E. MacDonald, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; N.A. Miller, Colorado State University; W. Sifuentes, Universidad del Turabo; K.M. Farinholt, Los Alamos National Laboratory

82   Finite Element Model-based Feature Generation for Structural Health Monitoring
  R.J. Barthorpe, G. Manson, K. Worden, University of Sheffield

223   Real-time Dynamic Measurements of a Wind Turbine Rotor Blade Using Modal Filtering
  M. Garcia, Arizona State University; G. Reich, Purdue University; Y. Zhu, University of Maryland; J. White, Purdue University

256   Computer Vision and Sensor Fusion for Structural Health Monitoring Framework with Emphasis on Unit Influence Line Analysis
  R. Zaurin, F.N. Catbas, University of Central Florida

220   Use of a Collocated Sensor/Actuator for Dynamic Control and Structural Health Monitoring
  M. Nelis, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; K. Ogorzalek, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; A. Vázquez Ramos, University of Turabo, Gurabo; G. Park, Los Alamos National Laboratory

280   Impact Damage Detection and Quantification in CRFP Laminates
  M.T.H. Sultan, K. Worden, University of Sheffield; S.G. Pierce, University of Strathclyde; D. Hickey, University of Sheffield; J.M. Dulieu-Barton, University of Southampton

236   Wireless Hull Monitoring Systems for Modal Analysis of Operational Naval Vessels
  R.A. Swartz, A.T. Zimmerman, J.P. Lynch, University of Michigan; T.F. Brady, J. Rosario, L. Salvino, Naval Surface Warfare Center; K.H. Law, Stanford University


Session 12   Dynamics of Bridges (Monday Afternoon)

52   Frequency-veering and Mode Hybridization in Arch Bridges
  F. Benedettini, D. Zulli, R. Alaggio, University of L’Aquila

84   Merging Strategies for Multi-setup Operational Modal Analysis: Application to the Luiz I Steel Arch Bridge
  E. Reynders, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven; F. Magalhães, University of Porto; G. De Roeck, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Á. Cunha, University of Porto

157   Uncertainty Analysis of Voigt Bridge Modal Parameters Due to Changing Environmental Conditions
  B. Moaveni, Tufts University; X. He, DMJM Harris; J.P. Conte, University of California, San Diego; M.S. Fraser, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest; A. Elgamal, University of California, San Diego

185   Assessment of the Effectiveness of Retrofitting Actions to a Reinforced Concrete Bridge Using Full-scale Vibration Testing
  P. Moyo, B. Sibanda, University of Cape Town; P.D. Ronne, BKS (Pty) Ltd

186   Assessment of the Integrity of Shear Connectors in Composite Concrete Bridges
  P. Moyo, B. Sibanda, University of Cape Town; P.D. Ronne, BKS (Pty) Ltd.

202   Modal Testing of the Deteriorated Railway Plate Girder Bridge
  J.W. Kim, Semyung University; H. Jung, M.K. Hwang, University of Seoul

59   Finite Element Model Efficiency for Modal Analysis of Slab-on-Girder Bridges
  J.A. Warren, E.D. Sotelino, T.C. Cousins, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University


Session 13C   Tutorial on Sensors and Instrumentation I (Tuesday Morning)

319   One Hour Tutorial 3D Scanning Vibrometry for Structural Dynamic Measurements
  D.E. Oliver, Polytec, Inc.

338   Effects of Aliasing and Preventing it in Test Instrumentation
  C. Gibson, VXI Technology, Inc.


Session 14   Structural Health Monitoring III (Tuesday Morning)

258   Damage Identification for Bridges Using Frequency and Time Domain Data
  A.A. Mosavi, North Carolina State University; T. Wang, H. Wang, University of Cincinnati; R. Seracino, S. Rizkalla, North Carolina State University

281   Damage Prognosis for Delamination of a Composite Plate
  C. Surace, Politecnico di Torino; K. Worden, University of Sheffield

228   Nonlinear Model Updating in Concrete Structures based on Ambient Response Data
  W. Song, S.J. Dyke, T.G. Harmon, M. So, Washington University in St. Louis


Session 15   Model Updating Tutorial (Tuesday Morning)

224   (One hour presentation) Model Updating for Validation: A Tutorial
  S. Cogan, University of Franche-Comté

134   Model Updating Methods – a Comparative Study
  V. Zabel, M. Brehm, Bauhaus-University Weimar


Session 16   Aircraft/Aerospace (Tuesday Morning)

86   Dynamic Flight Characteristic Data Capture for Small Unmanned Aircraft
  W.H. Semke, K. Stuckel, K. Anderson, R. Spitsberg, B. Kubat, A. Mkrtchyan, R.R. Schultz, University of North Dakota

199   Structural Aspects in the Design of Military UAV
  W.G. Luber, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company - EADS

214   Dynamic Characterization of Carbon Foils for Space Flight Applications
  T. Collins, New Mexico State University; R. Hodge, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; J. Lee, Oklahoma Christian University; A. Puckett, Los Alamos National Laboratory


Session 17   New Measuring Approaches and Technology Center Participation I (Tuesday Morning)

310   (fourty-five minute presentation) Review of Spatial Domain Modal Parameter Estimation Procedures and Testing Methods
  D.L. Brown, R.J. Allemang, University of Cincinnati

268   (fourty-five minute presentation) Continuous-scanning LDV Full-field Measurement of Vibration Deflection Shapes for Modal Analysis
  D.J. Ewins, A.B. Stanbridge, Imperial College, London; D. DiMaio, University of Bristol


Session 18   Damage Detection, Civil Sturctures (Tuesday Morning)

123   Limited Modal Information and Noise Effect on Damage Detection Without Baseline Modal Parameters
  R. Rodriguez-Rocha, Escuela Superior de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, IPN; F.J. Rivero-Angeles, Universidad Justo Sierra; E. Gomez-Ramirez, Universidad La Salle

241   Damage Identification of Caissons in a Port Facility Using Ambient Vibration Measurements
  J.C. Carvajal, C.E. Ventura, H. Juarez, K. Thibert, F. Yao, University of British Columbia

233   Structural Damage Detection Using Matching Pursuit
  R.J. Link, D.C. Zimmerman, University of Houston


Session 19   Laser Vibrometry (Tuesday Afternoon)

28   Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Speckle Noise on Continuous Scan Laser Doppler Vibrometer Measurements
  M.W. Sracic, M.S. Allen, University of Wisconsin-Madison

283   New Laser Vibrometer for Single- and Multiple-point Measurements with Compact-sized Optical Head
  G. Giuliani, S. Donati, University of Pavia

284   Tracking Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometry for the Extraction of ODS on Rotating Rotor Blades
  P. Castellini, A. Di Giuseppe, A. Gasparoni, C. Santolini, Universita' Politecnica Delle Marche

285   Measurement and Comparison of Operational Deflection Shapes (ODSs) Using a Scanning LDV system in Step or Continuous Scanning Mode
  D. Di Maio, D.J. Ewins, University of Bristol

286   Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometry for the Characterization of the Damping Loss Factor in Honeycomb Panels
  M. Martarelli, C. Santolini, A. Sassaroli, Università Politecnica delle Marche

193   Comparison of 3D Laser Vibrometer and Accelerometer Frequency Measurements
  P. Pingle, J. Sailhamer, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

314   Effect of Tip Mass on Atomic Force Microscope Calibration by Thermal Tune Method
  M.S. Allen, University of Wisconsin-Madison; H. Sumali, Sandia National Laboratories; P.C. Penegor, University of Wisconsin-Madison

342   Fully Automated Robot-based 3-Dimensional Vibration Measurement System for Modal Analysis and Structural Health Monitoring
  D.E. Oliver, Polytec, Inc.; M. Schuessler, Polytec GmbH


Session 19D   Tutorial on Sensors and Instrumentation II (Tuesday Afternoon)

321   One Hour Tutorial Guidance for Measuring Mechanical Shock and Vibration
  P.L. Walter, Texas Christian University

322   Decoding an Accelerometer Specification Sheet – What Sensor Manufacturer’s Don’t Tell You
  D. Lally, PCB Piezotronics

337   One Hour Tutorial Current status of IEEE 1451.4
  M.I. Schiefer, The Modal Shop, Inc.

345   Introduction to Piezoelectric Sensors
  D. Change, Dytran Instruments Inc.

327   Rigid Body Property Testing Using 6DOF Force Transducers
  R.W. Bono, The Modal Shop, Inc.; D. Brown, University of Cincinnati

339   Strain Measurement in Hostile Environments II
  V. Wnuk, HPI Hitec Products, Inc.


Session 20   Substructuring/Numerical Methods (Tuesday Afternoon)

61   Efficient Substructuring Techniques for the Investigation of Fluid-filled Piping Systems
  J. Herrmann, M. Maess, L. Gaul, University of Stuttgart

170   Dual Craig-bampton With Enrichment to Avoid Spurious Modes
  D.J. Rixen, Delft University of Technology

47   Vibration and Power Flow Analyses of Built-up Structures in a Broad Frequency Range
  H.A. Xu, W.L. Li, Wayne State University

133   Model Order Reduction for Thermomechanically Coupled Problems
  A.M. Steenhoek, D.J. Rixen, Delft University of Technology

67   Extracting Fixed Base Modal Models From Vibration Tests on Flexible Tables
  R.L. Mayes, D.L. Bridgers, Sandia National Laboratories

8   On Fast Computation of Effective Independence Through QR Downdating for Sensor Placement
  D.S. Li, Dalian University of Technology/University of Siegen; H.N. Li, Dalian University of Technology; C.P. Fritzen, University of Siegen

3   Efficient Topology Optimization for Large and Dynamically Loaded FE Models
  W. Witteveen, Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH.; K. Puchner, MAGNA Powertrain; K. Sherif, Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH.; H. Irschik, Johannes Kepler University Linz


Session 21   Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification Tutorial (Tuesday Afternoon)

291   Introduction to Model Validation
  T.L. Paez, Sandia National Laboratories

292   Developing Adequacy Criterion for Model Validation Based on Requirements
  R.L. Mayes, Sandia National Laboratories

293   Probabilistic Methods in Model Validation
  T.L. Paez, L. Swiler, R.L. Mayes, Sandia National Laboratories

294   Epistemic Uncertainty Quantification Tutorial
  L. Swiler, T.L. Paez, R.L. Mayes, Sandia National Laboratories

295   Model Calibration and Correlation
  R.L. Mayes, Sandia National Laboratories

296   A Structural Dynamics Model Validation Example With Actual Hardware
  R.L. Mayes, A.K. Miller, W. Holzmann, D.G. Tipton, C.R. Adams, Sandia National Laboratories

19   Calibration Under Uncertainty Applied to Dynamic Tests of Historic Masonry Monuments
  S. Atamturktur, F.M. Hemez, B.J. Williams, C. Unal, Los Alamos National Laboratory


Session 22   Modal Parameter Identification I (Tuesday Afternoon)

7   Sensor Location for Real Time Modal Identification
  A. Girard, E. Cavro, F. Rodriguez, Intespace

34   Using Alias Free Polyreference to Extract Out-of-band Modes
  K.L. Napolitano, ATA Engineering

63   Clustering Approaches to Automatic Modal Parameter Estimation
  S. Chauhan, D. Tcherniak, Bruel & Kjaer

74   Application of Operational Modal Analysis and Blind Source Separation/ Independent Component Analysis Techniques to Wind Turbines
  S. Chauhan, Bruel & Kjaer Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S; M.H. Hansen, Risoe DTU National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy; D. Tcherniak, Bruel & Kjaer Sound & Vibration Measurement A/S

240   Identification of Surface Waves in Stiff Soil Deposits Using Ambient Vibration Measurements
  J.C. Carvajal, C.E. Ventura, K. Thibert, University of British Columbia

141   Parameter Identification and Optimization for Cantilevered Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters Based on the Coupled Distributed Parameter Solution
  A. Erturk, D.J. Inman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

299   Automated Estimation of an Aircraft's Center of Gravity Using Static and Dynamic Measurements
  J. Cummins, A. Berning, D.E. Adams, R. Sterkenburg, Purdue University


Session 23a   New Measuring Approaches and Technology Center Participation II (Tuesday Afternoon)

216   (fourty-five minute presentation) Digital Image Correlation Applied to Structural Dynamics
  C. Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

231   (fourty-five minute presentation) A Possible Hybrid Approach for Modal Testing of Airplanes
  C.R. Pickrel, Boeing Commercial Airplane Group


Session 23b   Nonlinear II (Tuesday Late Afternoon)

38   Nonlinear Damping Estimation of Self-excited System Using Wavelet Transform
  R. Porwal, N.S. Vyas, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

90   Identification of MDOF Nonlinear System Using Genetic Algorithm Optimization
  A.C. Gondhalekar, E.P. Petrov, M. Imregun, Imperial College London

168   Design Procedure of a Nonlinear Vibration Absorber Using Bifurcation Analysis
  R. Viguié, G. Kerschen, University of Liège

178   Comparison of Order Reduction Methodologies and Identification of NNMs in Structural Dynamic Systems with Isolated Nonlinearities
  M.A. Al-Shudeifat, E.A. Butcher, T.D. Burton, New Mexico State University

298   Wide-area Damage Detection in Military Composite Helicopter Structures Using Vibration-Based Reciprocity Measurements
  B.R. Zwink, D.E. Adams, R.D. Evans, D.J. Koester, Purdue University


Session 24   Dynamic Measurements in Buildings (Tuesday Afternoon)

121   Wind-induced Vibrations of Tall Buildings: The Role of Full-scale Observations in Better Quantifying Habitability
  A.C. Bentz, T.L. Kijewski-Correa, University of Notre Dame

147   Comparisons of Measured and Predicted Modal Properties for Steel Framed Floors
  B. Davis, University of Kentucky; T.M. Murray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

203   Vibration Testing and Active Control of an Office Floor
  P. Reynolds, The University of Sheffield; I.M. Díaz, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha; D.S. Nyawako, The University of Sheffield

206   Effecient Modelling of High Frequency Floors
  C.J. Middleton, J.M.W. Brownjohn, University of Sheffield

238   Review of Generic and Manufacturer Design Criteria for Vibration-sensitive Equipment
  K.A. Salyards, R.J. Firman, III, Bucknell University

116   Measurement and Modeling of Footfall Vibrations in a Sensitive Laboratory Facility
  B.A. Pridham, A. Bell, S. Meszaros, Rowan Williams Davies and Irwin (RWDI) Inc.

156   Mode Selection for Footfall Analysis of Floors
  M. Gendreau, N. Tang, H. Amick, Colin Gordon & Associates; C.K. Wu, BAE Systems


Session 25   Rotating Machinery (Wednesday Morning)

69   Active Control in Rotating Machinery Using Magnetic Actuators with Linear Matrix Inequalities (LMI) Approach
  E.A. Perini, D.D. Bueno, E.H. Koroishi, V. Lopes, Junior, L.P. Nascimento, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP)

226   Identification of Torsional Vibration Features in Electrical Powered Rotating Equipment
  M.W. Trethewey, M.S. Lebold, The Pennsylvania State University

290   Paper Machine Rereeler Vibration: Insights Into Demanding Rotating Machinery Diagnostics
  A.B. Menon, Data Physics Corporation

304   Using an Operating Deflection Shape to Detect Unbalance in Rotating Equipment
  S.N. Ganeriwala, Spectra Quest, Inc.; B. Schwarz, M.H. Richardson, Vibrant Technology, Inc.


Session 25E   Tutorial on Sensors and Instrumentation III (Wednesday Morning)

330   Accuracy – Real or Imagined?
  S. Swinford, Precision Filters, Inc.

331   One Hour Tutorial Wireless Technology Part II
  A.L. Wicks, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University


Session 26   Substructuring/Experimental (Wednesday Morning)

287   On the Practical Application of Sub-structuring: A Tutorial
  P. Ind, Atomic Weapons Establishment

122   Decoupling Procedures in the General Framework of Frequency Based Substructuring
  W. D'Ambrogio, Università dell'Aquila; A. Fregolent, Università di Roma 'La Sapienza'

244   Structural Modifications With Additional DOF - Applications to Real Structures
  G. Canbaloglu, Aselsan Inc., H.N. Özgüven, Middle East Technical University

75   Determining the Significant Number of Singular Values in Experimental Dynamic Substructuring
  D. de Klerk, Delft University of Technology


Session 27   New Methods for Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification (Wednesday Morning)

217   Robustness of Structural Reliability Analyses to Epistemic Uncertainties
  M. Guedri, Preparatory Engineering Institute of Nabeul (IPEIN); S. Cogan, N. Bouhaddi, University of Franche-Comté

45   Defining Predictive Maturity for Validated Numerical Simulations
  F.M. Hemez, H.S. Atamturktur, C. Unal, Los Alamos National Laboratory

144   Coupling Polynomial Chaos Expansions With Gaussian Process Emulators: An Introduction
  F.A. Diaz De la O, S. Adhikari, Swansea University

88   Sparse Grid Meta-Models for Model Updating
  A. Klimke, C.J. Pye, Maya HTT Ltd.


Session 28   Damping of Materials and Member (Tutorial) (Wednesday Morning)

107   Tutorial Guideline VDI 3830: Damping of Materials and Members
  L. Gaul, University of Stuttgart


Session 29   Tutorial on Statistics for Model Validation (Wednesday Morning)

340   (One hour presentation) Statistics for Math Model Validation
  M. Fortier, General Motors Corporation

341   (One hour presentation) Measurement System Analysis
  R. Rebba, General Motors Corporation


Session 30   Shock and Vibration II (Wednesday Morning)

148   An Overview of UERDTools Capabilities: A Multi-purpose Data Analysis Package
  P.A. Mantz, F.A. Costanzo, Naval Surface Warfare Center

289   Shock Response Spectrum - A Primer
  J.E. Alexander, BAE Systems

307   Pseudo Velocity Shock Spectrum Analysis Data Editing
  H.A. Gaberson, Consultant

308   Introduction to Shock and Vibration Isolation and Damping Systems
  A.R. Klembczyk, Taylor Devices, Inc.


Session 31   Dynamics of Stadium Structures (Wednesday Afternoon)

251   Dynamic Response Monitoring and Correlation to Crowd Movement at a Football Stadium
  F.N. Catbas, M. Gul, University of Central Florida

109   Finite Element Modelling and Updating of a Stadium Structure Using In-service Data
  C.A. Jones, P. Reynolds, University of Sheffield

150   Results From Various Sensor Types in Monitoring Stadium Vibrations
  L.M. Hanagan, The Pennsylvania State University

173   Aspects of Prediction Accuracy in Human-structure Interaction
  L. Pedersen, Aalborg University

264   Vibration Perception and Comfort Levels for an Audience Occupying a Grandstand with Perceivable Motion
  S.P. Nhleko, M.S. Williams, A. Blakeborough, University of Oxford

265   Ground Reaction Forces on Vibrating Structures
  S. Nhleko, T. Blakeborough, M. Williams, University of Oxford

89   Effect of Soil-structure Interaction on Dynamics of a Large Shaker
  E. Haag, P. Blelloch, ATA Engineering Inc.; K. Otten, V. Suarez, M. McNelis, NASA Glenn Research Center


Session 31F   Tutorial on Sensors and Instrumentation IV (Wednesday Afternoon)

333   Troubleshooting of Accelerometer Sensor Installations
  S. Bill, Meggitt Sensing Systems/Endevco

334   One Hour Tutorial Advanced Wireless Architectures for Synchronizing Dynamic Measurements with GPS Technology
  K. Veggeberg, National Instruments

335   One Hour Tutorial Practical Considerations of Shaker Excitation Thechniques for Modal Analysis
  M.A. Peres, The Modal Shop, Inc.; P. Avitabile, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

336   Advanced Signal Processing Algorithms for Sound and Vibration beyond the FFT
  K. Veggeberg, National Instruments


Session 32   System Identification (Wednesday Afternoon)

158   Verification of Ultrasonically Found Dimensional and Material Properties
  D.K. Stoyko, N. Popplewell, A.H. Shah, University of Manitoba

108   Identification by Direct Impulse Response Fitting
  P. Vacher, A. Bucharles, B. Jacquier, ONERA

12   Identification of Systems Nonlinearity Structure by Harmonic Probing
  A. Chatterjee, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

164   Frequency Domain Model Reduction Based on Principal Component Analysis
  S. Nimityongskul, D.C. Kammer, University of Wisconsin

246   Generation of Transfer Functions of Subsystems Using the Test Results of the Whole System
  A.R. Albooyeh, M. Saadat Foumani, M.R. Ashory, University of Semnan

146   Investigations of Possibilities of Improvement of a Finite Element Model of an Active Boring Bar
  T. Smirnova, Blekinge Institute of Technology; H. Åkesson, Blekinge Institute of Technology/Acticut International AB; L. Håkansson, I. Claesson, Blekinge Institute of Technology; T. Lagö, Acticut International AB

138   Analytical Sensitivity Analysis for Principal Components Analysis of Dynamical Systems
  D.T. Griffith, Sandia National Laboratories

76   Modal Analysis of a Railway Braking Resistor
  F. Braghin, G. Galli, E. Sabbioni, Politecnico di Milano


Session 33   Model Optimization and Updating for Validation Applications (Wednesday Afternoon)

201   Aeroservoelastic Design, Test, Verification and Certification of a Combat Aircraft
  W.G. Luber, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company - EADS

91   A Top-down Approach to the Calibration of Computer Simulations
  J.M. McFarland, Southwest Research Institute; A. Urbina, Sandia National Laboratories; S. Mahadevan, Vanderbilt University

20   Predictive Maturity of Computer Models Using Functional and Multivariate Output
  S. Atamturktur, F.M. Hemez, C. Unal, B.J. Williams, Los Alamos National Laboratory

131   Modal Analysis Updating With an Uncertain Computational Dynamical Model and With Experiments
  E. Capiez-Lernout, C. Soize, University Paris-Est; R. Ohayon, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers

124   Optimization of the Dynamic Response of a Complete Exhaust System
  T. Lauwagie, J. Strobbe, E. Dascotte, Dynamic Design Solutions; J. Clavier, M. Monteagudo, Faurecia Exhaust System Division – R&D Center

161   Finite Element Model Updating using Frequency Band Averaging of Spectral Densities
  D.C. Kammer, S. Nimityongskul, University of Wisconsin-Madison


Session 34   Honorary Session: Dr. Thomas G. Carne (Wednesday Afternoon)

346   Who is that Carne guy anyway?
  D. Epp, T. Simmermacher, Sandia National Laboratories

237   Testing Large Structures in the Field
  G.H. James, III, NASA Johnson Space Center

297   Applications From Model Validation and Component Mode Synthesis
  D.R. Martinez, Mannatech Engineering, LLC

272   I'm Just Presenting This Paper for the Author
  R.D. Brillhart, D.L. Hunt, ATA Engineering, Inc.

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