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Modal Analysis Topics Volume 3. Proceedings of the 29th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2011, the third volume of six from the Conference, brings together over 30 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.

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Selecting Appropriate Analytical Mode Basis for SEREP-expansion of Experimental Modes.- Tutorial Guideline VDI 3830: Damping of Materials and Members.- Optimal Second Order Reduction Basis Selection for Nonlinear Transient Analysis.- Operating Vibration Measurements of Test Fuel Assembly in Reactor Thermo-hydraulic Test Condition.- Output-only Modal Analysis Using Continuous-scan Laser Doppler

Vibrometry and Application to a 20kW Wind Turbine.- Coupling a Compliant Structure With a Hand
- arm System Using FBS.- A Comparison of Accelerometer Selection Methods for Modal Pretest Analysis.- Modal Impact Testing of Ground Vehicle Enabling Mechanical Condition Assessment.- Identifying Parameters of Nonlinear Structural Dynamic Systems Using Linear Time-periodic Approximations.- B-spline Laminate Shell Finite Element Updating by Means of FRF Measurements.- Measurement of 2D Dynamic Stress Distributions With a 3D-Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometer.- A Particle Damper for Transient Oscillations.- Tool Chatter in Turning With a Two-link Robotic Arm.- An Identification Method for the Elastic Characterization of Materials.- An Alternating Least Squares (ALS) based Blind Source Separation Algorithm for Operational Modal Analysis.- Closed-loop System Identification of Alstom 3MW Wind Turbine.- Automated Interpretation of Stability Diagrams.- The Optimization and Autonomous Identification of Modal Parameters.- Independent Modal Space Control Technique for Mitigation of Human-Induced Vibrations in Floors.- Nonlinear Normal Modes of a Full-scale Aircraft.- FRF Measurements and Mode Shapes Determined Using Image-based 3D Point-tracking.- Experimental Modal Analsys (EMA) Using Ibrahim Time Domain (ITD) Method and Winer Filter.- A New Broadband Modal Identification Technique With Applications.- Advanced Dynamic Absorber Design Method for Practical Application.- Use of Operational Modal Analysis in Solving Ship Vibration Issues.- The Use of Layered Composites for Passive Vibration Damping.- Unbiased Estimation of Frequency Response in the Presence of Input and Output Noise.- Vibration Control Using the Non-model Based Algorithm.- Active Suspension Systems for Passenger Cars: Operational Modal Analysis as a Tool for the Performance Assessment.- Structural Dynamics With Coincident Eigenvalues: Modelling and Testing.- Nonlinear Dynamics of an Electro-mechanical Energy Scavenger.- Exploration of Frequency Dependence of Damping of Polymers From Full-field Measurements on Thin Vibrating Plates.- Practical Trouble Shooting Test Methodologies.- Autonomous Modal Parameter Estimation: Methodology.- Autonomous Modal Parameter Estimation: Statistical Considerations.- Autonomous Modal Parameter Estimation: Application Examples.- Combined State Order and Model Order Formulations in the Unified Matrix Polynomial Method (UMPA).- Interaction Between Structures and Their Occupants.- Evaluation of Site Periods in the Metro Vancouver Region Using Microtremor Testing.- Experimental Study of the Nonlinear Hybrid Energy Harvesting System.- Using Transmissibility Measurements for Nonlinear Identification.- Steer Control of Motorcycle by Power Steering.- Estimating Low-bias Frequency Response Using Random Decrement.- A Study of Mechanical Impedance in Mechanical Test Rigs Performing Endurance Testing Using Electromagnetic Shakers.- A Global-local Approach to Nonlinear System Identification.- Characterization of Rotating Structures in Coast-down by Means of Continuous Tracking Laser Doppler Vibrometer.- Pyroshock Loaded MISO Response.- Development of a Long Term Viable Dynamic Data Archive Format.- Data Analysis Strategies for Characterizing Helmet-head Performance.- Understanding the Effect of Preload on the Measurement of Forces Transmitted Across a Bolted Interface

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