Technical Papers

The following are references to publications that discuss applications in which FEMtools was used or technologies that are implemented in FEMtools. All papers are in English unless indicated otherwise.

E. Dascotte, Orders-based Validating and Updating of Rotating Machinery FE Models, Presentation at 41st International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), February 2023, Austin, Texas, USA.
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A. Shabani, M. Feyzabadi, M. Kioumarsi, Model Updating of a Masonry Tower based on Operational Modal Analysis: The Role of Soil-Structure Interaction, Case Studies in Construction Material 16, June 2022, e00957.
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A. Ramdhani, R. Gunadi, Finite Element Linear Model Updating to the Sei Dareh Cable-Stayed Bridge with Load Testing Result, 2021.
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M. Afzal, K. Saine, C. Paro, E. Dascotte, Experimental Evaluation of the Inertia Properties of Large Diesel Engines. Presented at the 38th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), February 2020, Houston, Texas, USA.
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E. Dascotte, J. Strobbe, U. Tygesen, Monitoraggi Continuo Delle Grande Strutturi. Analisi e Calcolo Magazine. [An article in 3 parts translated and adapted by F. Palloni].
Part 1: Applicazione del Digital Twin Alle Grandi Strutture, Settembre/Ottobre 2018. Download (Italian, PDF, 0.8 MB)
Part 2: Il Caso di Studio Dello Stonecutters Bridge a Hong Kong, Novembre/Dicembre 2018. Download (Italian, PDF, 5.7 MB)
Part 3: Il Caso di Studio Della Piattaforma Offshore Valdemar, Gennaio/Febbraio 2019. Download (Italian, PDF, 2 MB)

A. Zanarini, Full Field Optical Measurements in Experimental Modal Analysis and Model Updating, Journal of Sound and Vibration 442 (2019) 817-842.

A. Zanarini, Broad Frequency Band Full Field Measurements for Advanced Applications: Point-Wise Comparisons between Optical Technologies, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 98 (2018) 968-999.

M. Saidou Sanda, O. Gauron, N. Turcotte, C.-P. Lamarche, P. Paultre, M. Talbot, J.-F. Laflamme, Efficient Finite Element Model Updating for Damage Detection in Bridges. Presented at the Experimental Vibration Analysis for Civil Engineering Structures Conference (EVACES 2017), July 12-14, 2017, San Diego, California.
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D. Di Maio, G. Ramakrishnan, Y. Rajasagaran, Experimental Model Validation of an Aero-Engine Casing Assembly. Presented at the 35th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), February 2017, Garden Grove, California, USA.
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S. Cooper, D. Di Maio, Experimental and Numerical Modelling of Nonlinear Complex Assembled Structures. Presented at the International Seminar on Modal Analysis 2016 (ISMA), September 19-21, 2016, Leuven, Belgium.

B. Weekes, D. Ewins, Effective Use of Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometers for Modal Tests. Sound and Vibration Magazine, August 2016. See www.sandv.com

J. Mercer, G. Aglietti, A. Kiley, Study of Correlation Criteria for Spacecraft-Launch Vehicle Coupled Loads Analysis. Presented at the 34th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), February 2016, Orlando, Florida.

S. Whitican, T. Copeland, Structural Testbed Design and Testing with Controlled Nonlinearities. Sound and Vibration Magazine, February 2016 (www.sandv.com).

T. Kodikara, T. Chan, T. Nguyen, D. Thambiratnam, Model Updating of Real Structures with Ambient Vibration Data. Presented at 7th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII 7), 1-3 July 2015, Torino, Italy.
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S. Oberst, Z. Zhang, J. Lai, Model Updating of Brake Components and Subassemblies for Improved Numerical Modelling in Brake Squeal. Presented at the International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV22), Florence, Italy, July 2015.

M. Jayanthan, V. Srinivas, Structural Damage Identification Based on Finite Element Model Updating, Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation 2015, 5(3B): 59-63.

A. Cavallo, G. De Maria, M. Iadevaia, C. Natale, S. Pirozzi, Experimental Modal Analysis based on a Gray-Box Model of Flexible Structures. Presented at 12th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics, July 2015, Colmar, France.

S. McDonald, L. Tobber, A. Gerber, C.E. Ventura, Modal Updating of a Nine-Story Concrete Core Wall Building. Presented at the 33th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), February 2015, Orlando, Florida, USA.

P.-V. Rosu, M. Mihaila, R. Cadarache, E. Dascotte, Correlation between Numerical and Experimental Analysis using Model Updating Techniques, Key Engineering Materials Vol. 601 (2014) pp 137-140.
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Y. Kaya, C. Ventura, M. Turek, S. Hoffman, British Columbia Smart Infrastructure Monitoring System. Presented at the 7th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Nantes, France.
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G. Hinz, K. Kerkhof, System Identification and Reduction of Vibrations of Piping in Different Conditions, Proceedings of the ASME 2013 Pressure Vessels & Piping Division (PVP2013), July 2013, Paris, France.

E. Dascotte, J. Strobbe, U. Tygesen, Continuous Stress Monitoring of Large Structures. Presented at the 5th International Operational Modal Analysis Conference (IOMAC), May 2013, Guimaraes, Portugal.
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T. Lauwagie, E. Dascotte, A Scenario-based Damage Identification Framework. Presented at the 30th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), February 2012, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
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A. Belver. S. Zovanovic, H. Dang, M. Istrate, A. Iban, Modal Testing and FE Model Updating of a Lively Staircase Structure. Presented at the 30th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), February 2012, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
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F. H. Lakzaeian,Ambient Vibration Testing and Finite Element Model Updating of a Concrete Footbridge. Presented at the 4th International Operational Modal Analysis Conference (IOMAC 2011), May 9-11, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey.
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E. Dascotte,Vibration Monitoring of the Hong Kong Stonecutters Bridge. Presented at the 4th International Conference on Experimental Vibration Analysis for Civil Engineering Structures (EVACES 2011), October 3-5, Varenna, Italy.
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T. Lauwagie, E. Dascotte, Geometry-based Updating of 3D Solid Finite Element Models. Presented at the 29th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), February 2011, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
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T. Lauwagie, F. Van Hollebeke, B. Pluymers, R. Zegels, P. Verschueren, E. Dascotte, The Impact of High-Fidelity Model Geometry on Test-Analysis Correlation and FE Model Updating Results. Presented at the International Seminar on Modal Analysis 2010 (ISMA), September 20-22, 2010, Leuven, Belgium.
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T. Lauwagie, J. Guggenberger, J. Strobbe, E. Dascotte, Model Updating using Operational Data. Presented at the International Seminar on Modal Analysis 2010 (ISMA), September 20-22, 2010, Leuven, Belgium.
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J. Guggenberger, E. Dascotte, Model Updating mit Betriebsschwinganalysen. Presented at the VDI (Association of German Engineers) Conference "Vibration Analysis and Identification", March 23-24, 2010, Leonberg, Germany.
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M. Turek, C.E. Ventura, E. Dascotte, Model Updating of the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Bridge, Vancouver, Canada. Presented at the 28th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), February 2010, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
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