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Topics in Dynamics of Bridges, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 31 st IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2013, the third volume of seven from the 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:

Vibration Monitoring

Damping

Damage Detection

Health Monitoring

Dynamic Behavior

Dynamic Modeling

Human-Induced Vibration

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Vibration Analysis and Structural Identification of a Seismically Isolated Bridge.- Cable-Stayed Footbridge: Investigation Into Superstructure and Cable Dynamics.- Modal Parameter Identification of Bridges Under the Effect of Environmental Factors.- Analysis and Mitigation of Vibration of Steel Footbridge With Excessive Amplitudes.- Change in Mass and Damping on Vertically Vibrating Footbridges due to Pedestrians.- Predicting Footbridge Response Using Stochastic Load Models.- Temperature and Traffic Load Effects on Modal Frequency for a Permanently Monitored Bridge.- Structural Monitoring and Analysis of Bridges for Emergency Response.- Long-Term Modal Analysis of the New Carquinez Long-span Suspension Bridge.- Field Vibration Monitoring of a Cable-stayed Bridge Using Imote2-platformed Wireless Sensors.- Static and Dynamic Monitoring of Bridges by Means of Vision-based Measuring System.- Using an Instrumented Tractor-Trailer to Detect Damage in Bridges.- Dynamic Behavior Research of CFST Arch Bridge under Moving Vehicles.- Sensitivity Analysis of the Lateral Damping of Bridges for Low Levels of Vibration.- Vibration Monitoring and Load Distribution Characterization of I-89 Bridge 58N.- Dynamic Modeling and Field Testing of Railroad Bridges.- Optimal Sensor Placement for Structures Under Parametric Uncertainty.- Effects of Bolted Connection on Beam Structural Modal Parameters.

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