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• 2011

  Advances in Structural Engineering: Guest editorial

  Wang, M. L., Cao, Y., Xia, Y. & Spencer, B. F., Feb 1 2011, In: Advances in Structural Engineering. 14, 1, p. i

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

• Damage identification research of elastic plate by means of DLV based approach

  Lu, J., Spencer, B. F. & Sim, S. H., Jul 1 2011, 2011 International Conference on Electric Technology and Civil Engineering, ICETCE 2011 - Proceedings. p. 4890-4893 4 p. 5776004. (2011 International Conference on Electric Technology and Civil Engineering, ICETCE 2011 - Proceedings).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Visualization
  • Finite element method
  • Computer simulation

• Decentralized random decrement technique for data aggregation and system identification in wireless smart sensor networks

  Sim, S. H., Spencer, B. F., Jo, H. & Carbonell-Márquez, J. F., Dec 1 2011, IUTAM Symposium on Nonlinear Stochastic Dynamics and Control - Proceedings of the IUTAM Symposium. p. 305-314 10 p. (Solid Mechanics and its Applications; vol. 29).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • system identification
  • Smart sensors
  • Agglomeration
  • Identification (control systems)
  • Sensor networks

• Decentralized random decrement technique for efficient data aggregation and system identification in wireless smart sensor networks

  Sim, S. H., Carbonell-Mrquez, J. F., Spencer, B. F. & Jo, H., Jan 1 2011, In: Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics. 26, 1, p. 81-91 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • system identification
  • Smart sensors
  • Agglomeration
  • Identification (control systems)
  • Sensor networks

• Enabling framework for structural health monitoring using smart sensors

  Rice, J. A., Mechitov, K. A., Sim, S. H., Spencer, B. F. & Agha, G. A., Aug 2011, In: Structural Control and Health Monitoring. 18, 5, p. 574-587 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Smart sensors
  • Structural health monitoring
  • Engineers
  • Service oriented architecture (SOA)
  • Demonstrations

• Full-scale decentralized damage identification using wireless smart sensors

  Jang, S., Sim, S. H., Jo, H. & Spencer, B. F., May 26 2011, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2011. 79814W. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 7981).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Smart Sensors
  • Damage Identification
  • Wireless Sensors
  • Health Monitoring
  • Decentralized

• Full-scale experimental validation of high-fidelity wireless measurement on a historic truss bridge

  Jang, S., Spencer, B. F., Rice, J. & Wang, Z., Feb 1 2011, In: Advances in Structural Engineering. 14, 1, p. 93-101 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Sensors
  • Synchronization
  • Smart sensors
  • Steel bridges
  • Monitoring

• Hybrid wireless smart sensor network for full-scale structural health monitoring of a cable-stayed bridge

  Jo, H., Sim, S. H., Mechitov, K. A., Kim, R., Li, J., Moinzadeh, P., Spencer, B. F., Park, J. W., Cho, S., Jung, H. J., Yun, C. B., Rice, J. A. & Nagayama, T., 2011, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2011. 798105. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 7981).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Smart Sensors
  • Wireless Sensors
  • Cable-stayed Bridge
  • Health Monitoring
  • Sensor Networks

• Implementation of a receptance-based SHM algorithm on wireless smart sensors

  Jang, S., Sim, S. H. & Spencer, B. F., Dec 1 2011, Structural Health Monitoring 2011: Condition-Based Maintenance and Intelligent Structures - Proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring. p. 2043-2049 7 p. (Structural Health Monitoring 2011: Condition-Based Maintenance and Intelligent Structures - Proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring; vol. 2).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Smart sensors
  • Damage detection
  • Structural health monitoring
  • Identification (control systems)
  • Sensors

• Integrated system for earthquake impact assessment

  Lin, S. L., Elnashai, A. S., Li, J. & Spencer, B. F., 2011.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

  • Integrated System
  • Earthquake
  • impact assessment
  • Earthquakes
  • Hazard

• Modal analysis of simply supported plate using wireless smart sensor networks

  Lu, J., Zhu, X., Chen, L., Jin, B., Sim, S. H. & Spencer, B. F., 2011, Advances in Structural Engineering. p. 1022-1025 4 p. (Applied Mechanics and Materials; vol. 94-96).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Smart sensors
  • Modal analysis
  • Sensor networks
  • Structural health monitoring
  • Cost effectiveness

• Real-time hybrid testing with equivalent force control method incorporating Kalman filter

  Wu, B., Shi, P., Spencer, B. F., Phillips, B. M. & Chang, C. M., Nov 22 2011, Proceedings of the 2nd EFAST Workshop and 4AESE International Conference. EUCENTRE, (International Conference on Advances in Experimental Structural Engineering; vol. 2011-June).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Force control
  • Kalman filters
  • Testing
  • Time delay
  • Compensation and Redress

• Reference channel selection strategy in system identification of bridge structure

  Zhang, Y. X., Sim, S. H., Spencer, B. F. & Xiao, J., Dec 1 2011, In: Zhendong yu Chongji/Journal of Vibration and Shock. 30, 12, p. 181-184 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • bridges (structures)
  • system identification
  • Identification (control systems)
  • Cable stayed bridges
  • Sensors

• Seismic performance of double-layer spherical reticulated shell with replaceable bar-type dampers

  Yang, Y., Spencer, B., Li, Y. & Shen, S., Mar 1 2011, In: International Journal of Space Structures. 26, 1, p. 31-44 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Shell
  • Layer
  • Topology
  • Seismic response
  • Dynamic analysis

• Structural health indices for steel truss bridges

  Giles, R. K., Kim, R., Spencer, B. F., Nathan, M., Newmark, A. M., Bergman, L. A., Shield, C. K. & Sweeney, S. C., 2011, Civil Engineering Topics - Proceedings of the 29th IMAC, a Conference on Structural Dynamics, 2011. Springer New York LLC, p. 391-398 8 p. (Conference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series; vol. 4).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Steel bridges
  • Health
  • Inspection
  • Corrosion
  • Arsenals

• Structural modal identification based on distributed wireless smart sensor networks

  Lu, J., Sim, S. H., Jin, B. & Spencer, B. F., Oct 1 2011, In: Yingyong Jichu yu Gongcheng Kexue Xuebao/Journal of Basic Science and Engineering. 19, 5, p. 732-740 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Smart sensors
  • Agglomeration
  • Sensor networks
  • Plywood
  • Structural health monitoring
• 2013

  Advances and innovations at the multi-axial full-scale substructure testing and simulation (MUST-SIM) facility

  Spencer, B. F., Kuchma, D. A., Elnashai, A. S. & Chang, C. M., 2013, 5th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Structural Engineering, AESE 2013. EUCENTRE, (International Conference on Advances in Experimental Structural Engineering; vol. 2013-November).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Testing
  • Earthquake engineering
  • Nonlinear analysis
  • Position control
  • Electronic data interchange

• An enhanced hydraulic actuator control method for large-scale real-time hybrid simulations

  Chae, Y., Phillips, B., Ricles, J. M. & Spencer, B. F., Jan 1 2013, Structures Congress 2013: Bridging Your Passion with Your Profession - Proceedings of the 2013 Structures Congress. American Society of Civil Engineers, p. 2382-2393 12 p. (Structures Congress 2013: Bridging Your Passion with Your Profession - Proceedings of the 2013 Structures Congress).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Hydraulic actuators
  • Time series
  • Hydraulics
  • Actuators
  • Transfer functions

• Automated wireless monitoring system for cable tension using smart sensors

  Sim, S. H., Li, J., Jo, H., Park, J., Cho, S., Spencer, B. F. & Yun, C. B., Jun 12 2013, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2013. 86922B. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 8692).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Smart Sensors
  • Monitoring System
  • Smart sensors
  • Cable
  • cables

• Bayesian updating of fragility functions using hybrid simulation

  Li, J., Spencer, B. F. & Elnashai, A. S., Jul 1 2013, In: Journal of Structural Engineering (United States). 139, 7, p. 1160-1171 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Earthquakes
  • Calibration
  • Availability
  • Economics
  • Set theory

• Corrosion estimation of a historic truss bridge using model updating

  Jang, S., Li, J. & Spencer, B. F., Jul 1 2013, In: Journal of Bridge Engineering. 18, 7, p. 678-689 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Corrosion
  • Steel bridges
  • Inspection
  • Periodic structures
  • Analytical models

• Develoment of high-sensitivity wireless strain sensor for structural health monitoring

  Jo, H., Park, J. W., Spencer, B. F. & Jung, H. J., May 1 2013, In: Smart Structures and Systems. 11, 5, p. 477-496 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Structural health monitoring
  • Strain gages
  • Smart sensors
  • Cable stayed bridges
  • Metal foil

• Development of a wireless displacement measurement system using acceleration responses

  Park, J. W., Sim, S. H., Jung, H. J. & Billie, S., Jul 2013, In: Sensors (Switzerland). 13, 7, p. 8377-8392 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Displacement measurement
  • displacement measurement
  • Acceleration
  • Costs and Cost Analysis
  • FIR filters

• Dynamic displacement estimation from acceleration measurements using a wireless smart sensor

  Park, J. W., Sim, S. H., Jung, H. J. & Spencer, B. F., 2013, Structural Health Monitoring: Research and Applications. Trans Tech Publications Ltd, p. 227-234 8 p. (Key Engineering Materials; vol. 558).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Acceleration measurement
  • Smart sensors
  • Displacement measurement
  • Accelerometers
  • Lasers

• Experimental and analytical behavior of blind bolted moment connections

  Wang, J. & Spencer, B. F., 2013, In: Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 82, p. 33-47 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Steel
  • Finite element method
  • Stiffness
  • Composite materials
  • Axial loads

• Experimental blast testing of a large 9-story structure equipped with a system of nonlinear energy sinks

  Wierschem, N. E., Hubbard, S. A., Luo, J., Fahnestock, L. A., Spencer, B. F., Quinn, D. D., McFarland, D. M., Vakakis, A. F. & Bergman, L., Jan 1 2013, 22nd Reliability, Stress Analysis, and Failure Prevention Conference; 25th Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, (Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference; vol. 8).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Blast
  • Narrative
  • Testing
  • Energy
  • Passive System

• Experimental testing of a large 9-story structure equipped with multiple nonlinear energy sinks subjected to an impulsive loading

  Wierschem, N. E., Luo, J., Hubbard, S., Fahnestock, L. A., Spencer, B. F., Vakakis, A. F. & Bergman, L. A., Jan 1 2013, Structures Congress 2013: Bridging Your Passion with Your Profession - Proceedings of the 2013 Structures Congress. American Society of Civil Engineers, p. 2241-2252 12 p. (Structures Congress 2013: Bridging Your Passion with Your Profession - Proceedings of the 2013 Structures Congress).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Energy transfer
  • Testing
  • Earthquakes

• Feasibility of displacement monitoring using low-cost GPS receivers

  Jo, H., Sim, S. H., Tatkowski, A., Spencer, B. F. & Nelson, M. E., Sep 1 2013, In: Structural Control and Health Monitoring. 20, 9, p. 1240-1254 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Global positioning system
  • Monitoring
  • Costs
  • Fish
  • Sensors

• Hybrid simulation for earthquake response of semirigid partial-strength steel frames

  Mahmoud, H. N., Elnashai, A. S., Spencer, B. F., Kwon, O. S. & Bennier, D. J., Jul 1 2013, In: Journal of Structural Engineering (United States). 139, 7, p. 1134-1148 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Steel
  • Earthquakes
  • Boundary conditions
  • Earthquake engineering
  • Seats

• Hybrid simulation of a seismically-excited four-span curved bridge

  Chang, C. M., Frankie, T. M., Silva, P. F., Sanders, D. H., Kuchma, D. A. & Spencer, B. F., 2013, 5th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Structural Engineering, AESE 2013. EUCENTRE, (International Conference on Advances in Experimental Structural Engineering; vol. 2013-November).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Bridge piers
  • Earthquake engineering
  • Piers
  • Earthquakes
  • Boundary conditions

• Hybrid simulation of curved four-span bridge: Comparison of numerical and hybrid experimental/analytical results and methods of numerical model calibration

  Frankie, T., Abdelnaby, A., Silva, P., Sanders, D., Elnashai, A., Spencer, B. F., Kuchma, D. & Chang, C. M., Oct 17 2013, Structures Congress 2013: Bridging Your Passion with Your Profession - Proceedings of the 2013 Structures Congress. p. 721-732 12 p. (Structures Congress 2013: Bridging Your Passion with Your Profession - Proceedings of the 2013 Structures Congress).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Numerical models
  • Calibration
  • Earthquakes
  • Analytical models
  • Geometry

• Hybrid system identification for high-performance structural control

  Chang, C. M. & Spencer, B. F., Nov 2013, In: Engineering Structures. 56, p. 443-456 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Hybrid systems
  • Identification (control systems)
  • Model structures
  • Transfer functions
  • Poles

• Improved model-based feedforward and feedback control for real-time hybrid simulation

  Chen, P. C., Chang, C. M., Spencer, B. F. & Tsai, K. C., 2013, 5th International Conference on Advances in Experimental Structural Engineering, AESE 2013. EUCENTRE, (International Conference on Advances in Experimental Structural Engineering; vol. 2013-November).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Feedforward control
  • Feedback control
  • Controllers
  • Feedback
  • Stability criteria

• Model-based feedforward-feedback actuator control for real-time hybrid simulation

  Phillips, B. M. & Spencer, B. F., Jul 2013, In: Journal of Structural Engineering (United States). 139, 7, p. 1205-1214 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Actuators
  • Feedback
  • Steel
  • Testing
  • Computer simulation

• Model-based multiactuator control for real-time hybrid simulation

  Phillips, B. M. & Spencer, B. F., 2013, In: Journal of Engineering Mechanics. 139, 2, p. 219-228 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Actuators
  • Time delay
  • Feedforward control
  • Computer simulation
  • Real time control

• Model updating based on an affine scaling interior optimization algorithm

  Zhang, Y. X., Jia, C. X., Li, J. & Spencer, B. F., Nov 1 2013, In: Engineering Optimization. 45, 11, p. 1379-1395 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Finite Element Model
  • Model Updating
  • Affine Scaling
  • Optimization Algorithm
  • Scaling

• Nature of seismic control force in acceleration feedback

  Asai, T., Spencer, B. F., Iemura, H. & Chang, C. M., May 1 2013, In: Structural Control and Health Monitoring. 20, 5, p. 789-803 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Force control
  • Feedback
  • Acceleration control
  • Stiffness
  • State feedback

• Numerical and experimental investigation of a highly effective single-sided vibro-impact non-linear energy sink for shock mitigation

  Al-Shudeifat, M. A., Wierschem, N., Quinn, D. D., Vakakis, A. F., Bergman, L. A. & Spencer, B. F., 2013, In: International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics. 52, p. 96-109 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Experimental Investigation
  • Numerical Investigation
  • Shock
  • Stiffness
  • Energy

• Realistic case studies of wireless structural control

  Li, B., Sun, Z., Mechitov, K., Hackmann, G., Lu, C., Dyke, S. J., Agha, G. & Spencer, B. F., 2013, Proceedings of the ACM/IEEE 4th International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems, ICCPS 2013. p. 179-188 10 p. (Proceedings of the ACM/IEEE 4th International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems, ICCPS 2013).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Cyber Physical System
  • Simulators
  • Control systems
  • Rivers

• Realistic case studies of wireless structural control

  Li, B., Sun, Z., Mechitov, K., Hackmann, G., Lu, C., Dyke, S. J., Agha, G. A. & Spencer, B. F., Oct 15 2013, 2013 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems, ICCPS 2013. p. 179-188 10 p. 6604012. (2013 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Cyber-Physical Systems, ICCPS 2013).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Cyber Physical System
  • Simulators
  • Control systems
  • Rivers

• Real-time hybrid simulation of a smart outrigger damping system for high-rise buildings

  Asai, T., Chang, C. M., Phillips, B. M. & Spencer, B. F., Dec 1 2013, In: Engineering Structures. 57, p. 177-188 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Damping
  • Earthquakes
  • Energy dissipation
  • Real time systems
  • Computer simulation

• Seismic response of extended end plate joints to concrete-filled steel tubular columns

  Wang, J., Zhang, L. & Spencer, B. F., Apr 2013, In: Engineering Structures. 49, p. 876-892 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Seismic response
  • Concretes
  • Steel
  • Bolts
  • Failure modes

• Semi-active damped outriggers for seismic protection of high-rise buildings

  Chang, C. M., Wang, Z., Spencer, B. F. & Chen, Z., May 1 2013, In: Smart Structures and Systems. 11, 5, p. 435-451 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Damping
  • Bending (deformation)
  • Magnetorheological fluids
  • Tall buildings
  • Flexible structures

• TinyOS-based real-time wireless data acquisition framework for structural health monitoring and control

  Linderman, L. E., Mechitov, K. A. & Spencer, B. F., Jun 2013, In: Structural Control and Health Monitoring. 20, 6, p. 1007-1020 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Structural health monitoring
  • Data acquisition
  • Smart sensors
  • Sampling
  • Throughput

• Wireless smart sensor for monitoring civil infrastructure

  Spencer, B. F., Jan 1 2013, Structural Health Monitoring for Infrastructure Sustainability - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure, SHMII 2013. Queensland University of Technology, p. 116-134 19 p. (Structural Health Monitoring for Infrastructure Sustainability - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure, SHMII 2013).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  • Smart sensors
  • Computer hardware
  • Monitoring
• 2014

  A damage localization method based on the 'jerk energy'

  An, Y., Jo, H., Spencer, B. F. & Ou, J., Feb 1 2014, In: Smart Materials and Structures. 23, 2, 025020.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • damage
  • Fractal dimension
  • Stiffness
  • dampers
  • energy

• A phased approach to enable hybrid simulation of complex structures

  Spencer, B. F., Chang, C. M., Frankie, T. M., Kuchma, D. A., Silva, P. F. & Abdelnaby, A. E., 2014, In: Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration. 13, 1, p. 63-77 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Earthquake engineering
  • Piers
  • Testing
  • simulation
  • Data acquisition

• Automated assessment of cracks on concrete surfaces using adaptive digital image processing

  Liu, Y., Cho, S., Spencer, B. F. & Fan, J., Oct 1 2014, In: Smart Structures and Systems. 14, 4, p. 719-741 23 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Image processing
  • Concretes
  • Cracks
  • Median filters
  • Inspection

• A wireless smart sensor network for automated monitoring of cable tension

  Sim, S. H., Li, J., Jo, H., Park, J. W., Cho, S., Spencer, B. F. & Jung, H. J., Feb 1 2014, In: Smart Materials and Structures. 23, 2, 025006.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Smart sensors
  • cables
  • Sensor networks
  • Cables
  • sensors

• Design, simulation, and large-scale testing of an innovative vibration mitigation device employing essentially nonlinear elastomeric springs

  Luo, J., Wierschem, N. E., Fahnestock, L. A., Spencer, B. F., Quinn, D. D., Mcfarland, D. M., Vakakis, A. F. & Bergman, L. A., Oct 10 2014, In: Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics. 43, 12, p. 1829-1851 23 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • stiffness
  • vibration
  • mitigation
  • structural response
  • Testing