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• 2016

  Development of RTOS-based wireless SHM system: Benefits in applications

  Fu, Y. G., Mechitov, K. A., Hoskere, V. & Spencer, B. F., Jan 1 2016, Transforming the Future of Infrastructure through Smarter Information - Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Infrastructure and Construction, ICSIC 2016. Parlikad, A. K., Schooling, J. M., Soga, K., Mair, R. J. & Jin, Y. (eds.). ICE Publishing, p. 149-154 6 p. (Transforming the Future of Infrastructure through Smarter Information - Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Infrastructure and Construction, ICSIC 2016).

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

  • Structural health monitoring
  • Smart sensors
  • Civil engineering
  • Sensor nodes
  • Computer programming languages

• Dynamic behavior of stay cables with passive negative stiffness dampers

  Shi, X., Zhu, S., Li, J. Y. & Spencer, B. F., Jan 1 2016, In: Smart Materials and Structures. 25, 7, 075044.

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

  • dampers
  • guy wires
  • cables
  • stiffness
  • Cables

• Efficient time synchronization for structural health monitoring using wireless smart sensor networks

  Li, J., Mechitov, K. A., Kim, R. E. & Spencer, B. F., Mar 1 2016, In: Structural Control and Health Monitoring. 23, 3, p. 470-486 17 p.

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

  • Smart sensors
  • Structural health monitoring
  • Sensor networks
  • Clocks
  • Synchronization

• Embedding human annoyance rate models in wireless smart sensors for assessing the influence of subway train-induced ambient vibration

  Sun, K., Zhang, W., Ding, H., Kim, R. E. & Spencer, B. F., Sep 20 2016, In: Smart Materials and Structures. 25, 10, 105023.

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

  • Smart sensors
  • Subways
  • embedding
  • basements
  • vibration

• Forward-Backward Approach for 3D Event Localization Using Commodity Smartphones for Ubiquitous Context-Aware Applications in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering

  Yoon, H., Ham, Y., Golparvar-Fard, M. & Spencer, B. F., Apr 1 2016, In: Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 31, 4, p. 245-260 16 p.

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

  • Civil engineering
  • Smartphones
  • Wireless local area networks (WLAN)
  • Probability distributions
  • Global positioning system

• Hybrid analytical-experimental simulation in earthquake response assessment

  Elnashai, A. S., Kwon, O., Gencturk, B., Mahmoud, H., Spencer, B., Elanwar, H. & Kim, S., Jan 1 2016, Insights and Innovations in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2016. Zingoni, A. (ed.). CRC Press/Balkema, p. 16-22 7 p. (Insights and Innovations in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, SEMC 2016).

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

  • Earthquakes
  • Testing
  • Computer program listings
  • Analytical models

• Hybrid Model for Railroad Bridge Dynamics

  Kim, R. E., Moreu, F. & Spencer, B. F., Oct 1 2016, In: Journal of Structural Engineering (United States). 142, 10, 04016066.

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

  • Railroad bridges
  • Railroads

• Improving Situational Awareness of the As-Is Building Conditions through Multi-Modal Sensing and Analytics Using Thermal Camera-Equipped Smartphones

  Ham, Y., Yoon, H. & Spencer, B. F., Jan 1 2016, Construction Research Congress 2016: Old and New Construction Technologies Converge in Historic San Juan - Proceedings of the 2016 Construction Research Congress, CRC 2016. Perdomo-Rivera, J. L., Lopez del Puerto, C., Gonzalez-Quevedo, A., Maldonado-Fortunet, F. & Molina-Bas, O. I. (eds.). American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), p. 898-908 11 p. (Construction Research Congress 2016: Old and New Construction Technologies Converge in Historic San Juan - Proceedings of the 2016 Construction Research Congress, CRC 2016).

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

  • Smartphones
  • Cameras
  • Hot Temperature
  • Informatics
  • Wireless local area networks (WLAN)

• Numerical and experimental study of the performance of a single-sided vibro-impact track nonlinear energy sink

  Wang, J., Wierschem, N., Spencer, B. F. & Lu, X., Apr 10 2016, In: Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics. 45, 4, p. 635-652 18 p.

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

  • Excitation energy
  • experimental study
  • Electron energy levels
  • energy
  • Frequency response

• Optimization methodology for cross-section size in momentresisting frame design

  Xu, J., Lu, X. & Spencer, B., Jan 1 2016, Structures and Architecture - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Structures and Architecture, ICSA 2016. Cruz, P. J. S. (ed.). CRC Press/Balkema, p. 1037-1044 8 p. (Structures and Architecture - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Structures and Architecture, ICSA 2016).

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

  • Steel construction

• Probabilistic assessment of high-throughput wireless sensor networks

  Kim, R. E., Mechitov, K., Sim, S. H., Spencer, B. F. & Song, J., Jun 2016, In: Sensors (Switzerland). 16, 6, 792.

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

  • Smart sensors
  • Sensor networks
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Throughput
  • Structural health monitoring

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

  Shi, P., Wu, B., Spencer, B. F., Phillips, B. M. & Chang, C. M., Apr 1 2016, In: Structural Control and Health Monitoring. 23, 4, p. 735-748 14 p.

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

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

• Recent advances in wireless smart sensors for multi-scale monitoring and control of civil infrastructure

  Spencer, B. F., Jo, H., Mechitov, K. A., Li, J., Sim, S. H., Kim, R. E., Cho, S., Linderman, L. E., Moinzadeh, P., Giles, R. K. & Agha, G., Feb 1 2016, In: Journal of Civil Structural Health Monitoring. 6, 1, p. 17-41 25 p.

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

  • Smart sensors
  • Monitoring
  • Structural health monitoring
  • Arsenals
  • Computer hardware

• Reference-Free Displacements for Condition Assessment of Timber Railroad Bridges

  Moreu, F., Li, J., Jo, H., Kim, R. E., Scola, S., Spencer, B. F. & Lafave, J. M., Feb 1 2016, In: Journal of Bridge Engineering. 21, 2, 04015052.

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

  • Railroad bridges
  • Timber
  • Railroads
  • Smart sensors
  • Inspection

• Response enhancement of a 32-story building structure using two types of track nonlinear energy sinks

  Wang, J., Lu, X., Wierschem, N. E. & Spencer, B. F., Jan 1 2016, Transforming the Future of Infrastructure through Smarter Information - Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Infrastructure and Construction, ICSIC 2016. Parlikad, A. K., Schooling, J. M., Soga, K., Mair, R. J. & Jin, Y. (eds.). ICE Publishing, p. 475-480 6 p. (Transforming the Future of Infrastructure through Smarter Information - Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Infrastructure and Construction, ICSIC 2016).

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

  • Damping
  • Stiffness
  • Electron energy levels
  • Set theory

• Substructure-level based method for damage quantification in determinant trusses

  Blachowski, B., An, Y. & Spencer, B. F., Jan 1 2016, Proceedings of ISMA 2016 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering and USD2016 - International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics. Sas, P., Moens, D. & van de Walle, A. (eds.). KU Leuven, Departement Werktuigkunde, p. 3283-3293 11 p. (Proceedings of ISMA 2016 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering and USD2016 - International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics).

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

  • trusses
  • Trusses
  • determinants
  • substructures
  • Global optimization

• Synchronized sensing for wireless monitoring of large structures

  Kim, R. E., Li, J., Spencer, B. F., Nagayama, T. & Mechitov, K. A., Nov 2016, In: Smart Structures and Systems. 18, 5, p. 885-909 25 p.

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

  • Synchronization
  • Monitoring
  • Clocks
  • Sensors
  • Structural health monitoring

• Target-free approach for vision-based structural system identification using consumer-grade cameras

  Yoon, H., Elanwar, H., Choi, H., Golparvar Fard, M. & Spencer, B. F., Dec 1 2016, In: Structural Control and Health Monitoring. 23, 12, p. 1405-1416 12 p.

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

  • Identification (control systems)
  • Cameras
  • Structural health monitoring
  • Displacement measurement
  • Sensors

• Traffic Safety Evaluation for Railway Bridges Using Expanded Multisensor Data Fusion

  Park, J. W., Lee, K. C., Sim, S. H., Jung, H. J. & Spencer, B. F., Oct 1 2016, In: Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 31, 10, p. 749-760 12 p.

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

  • Data fusion
  • Sensors
  • Acceleration measurement
  • Strain measurement
  • Transducers

• Victim Localization and Assessment System for Emergency Responders

  Yoon, H., Shiftehfar, R., Cho, S., Spencer, B. F., Nelson, M. E. & Agha, G., Mar 1 2016, In: Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. 30, 2, 04015011.

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

  • Disasters
  • Wi-Fi
  • Smartphones
  • Earthquakes
  • Fires
• 2015

  Adaptive model-based tracking control for real-time hybrid simulation

  Chen, P. C., Chang, C. M., Spencer, B. F. & Tsai, K. C., Jun 1 2015, In: Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering. 13, 6, p. 1633-1653 21 p.

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

  • controllers
  • hydraulic equipment
  • adaptive control
  • simulation
  • dampers

• Adaptive position tracking control of electro-hydraulic six-degree-of-freedom driving simulator subject to perturbation

  Zhao, Q., Wang, N. & Spencer, B. F., Mar 2015, In: SIMULATION. 91, 3, p. 265-275 11 p.

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

  • Driving Simulator
  • Position Control
  • Tracking Control
  • Hydraulics
  • Degrees of freedom (mechanics)

• A Test Method for Damage Diagnosis of Suspension Bridge Suspender Cables

  An, Y., Spencer, B. F. & Ou, J., Oct 1 2015, In: Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 30, 10, p. 771-784 14 p.

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

  • Bridge cables
  • Suspension bridges
  • Cables
  • Damage detection
  • Signal to noise ratio

• Closed-loop structural control with real-time smart sensors

  Linderman, L. E. & Spencer, B. F., Dec 2015, In: Smart Structures and Systems. 16, 6, p. 1147-1167 21 p.

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

  • Smart sensors
  • Real time control
  • Computer hardware
  • Sampling
  • Control systems

• Dynamic assessment of timber railroad bridges using displacements

  Moreu, F., Jo, H., Li, J., Kim, R. E., Cho, S., Kimmle, A., Scola, S., Le, H., Spencer, B. F. & LaFave, J. M., Oct 1 2015, In: Journal of Bridge Engineering. 20, 10, 4014114.

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

  • Railroad bridges
  • Timber
  • Railroads
  • Piles
  • Inspection

• Dynamic characteristics of novel energy dissipation systems with damped outriggers

  Tan, P., Fang, C. J., Chang, C. M., Spencer, B. F. & Zhou, F. L., Sep 1 2015, In: Engineering Structures. 98, p. 128-140 13 p.

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

  • Energy dissipation
  • Stiffness
  • Damping
  • Tall buildings
  • Stiffness matrix

• Embedding compressive sensing-based data loss recovery algorithm into wireless smart sensors for structural health monitoring

  Zou, Z., Bao, Y., Li, H., Spencer, B. F. & Ou, J., Feb 1 2015, In: IEEE Sensors Journal. 15, 2, p. 797-808 12 p., 6894120.

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

  • structural health monitoring
  • Smart sensors
  • Embeddings (Algorithms)
  • Structural health monitoring
  • embedding

• Exact solution of free vibration of a uniform tensioned beam combined with both lateral and rotational linear sub-systems

  Chen, Y., McFarland, D. M., Spencer, B. F. & Bergman, L., Apr 14 2015, In: Journal of Sound and Vibration. 341, p. 206-221 16 p.

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

  • free vibration
  • Root loci
  • dampers
  • characteristic equations
  • loci

• Experimental study of track nonlinear energy sinks for dynamic response reduction

  Wang, J., Wierschem, N., Spencer, B. F. & Lu, X., Jul 1 2015, In: Engineering Structures. 94, p. 9-15 7 p.

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

  • Dynamic response
  • Equations of motion
  • Computer simulation

• Large-scale real-time hybrid simulation for evaluation of advanced damping system performance

  Friedman, A., Dyke, S. J., Phillips, B., Ahn, R., Dong, B., Chae, Y., Castaneda, N., Jiang, Z., Zhang, J., Cha, Y., Ozdagli, A. I., Spencer, B. F., Ricles, J., Christenson, R., Agrawal, A. & Sause, R., Jun 1 2015, In: Journal of Structural Engineering (United States). 141, 6, 04014150.

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

  • Damping
  • Steel
  • Civil engineering
  • Electric current control
  • Computer simulation

• Low-latency data acquisition hardware for real-time wireless sensor applications

  Linderman, L. E., Jo, H. & Spencer, B. F., Mar 1 2015, In: IEEE Sensors Journal. 15, 3, p. 1800-1809 10 p., 6952924.

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

  • hardware
  • data acquisition
  • Data acquisition
  • structural health monitoring
  • sensors

• Multiple degrees of freedom positioning correction for hybrid simulation

  Chang, C. M., Frankie, T. M., Spencer, B. F. & Kuchma, D. A., Feb 17 2015, In: Journal of Earthquake Engineering. 19, 2, p. 277-296 20 p.

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

  • freedom
  • positioning
  • Elastic deformation
  • simulation
  • Monitoring

• Multi-scale structural health monitoring technologies

  Xu, Y. L. & Spencer, B. F., Jan 1 2015, In: International Conference on Advances in Experimental Structural Engineering. 2015-August

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

  • Structural health monitoring
  • Sensors
  • Damage detection

• Real-time fast damage detection of shear structures with random base excitation

  An, Y., Spencer, B. F. & Ou, J., Jul 30 2015, In: Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation. 74, p. 92-102 11 p.

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

  • Damage detection
  • damage
  • shear
  • excitation
  • Model structures

• Real-time hybrid simulation of a smart base-isolated building

  Asai, T., Chang, C. M. & Spencer, B. F., Mar 1 2015, In: Journal of Engineering Mechanics. 141, 3, 04014128.

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

  • Real time systems
  • Hybrid systems
  • Earthquakes
  • Compensation and Redress
  • Actuators

• Sensor Attitude Correction of Wireless Sensor Network for Acceleration-Based Monitoring of Civil Structures

  Cho, S. & Spencer, B. F., Nov 1 2015, In: Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 30, 11, p. 859-871 13 p.

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

  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Monitoring
  • Sensors
  • Gravitation

• Structural health monitoring of railroad bridges using wireless smart sensors (WSSs): Recent real-world experiences in North America

  Spencer, B. F., Moreu, F. & Kim, R. E., Jan 1 2015, Life-Cycle of Structural Systems: Design, Assessment, Maintenance and Management - Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2014. Akiyama, M., Furuta, H. & Frangopol, D. M. (eds.). CRC Press/Balkema, p. 396-403 8 p. (Life-Cycle of Structural Systems: Design, Assessment, Maintenance and Management - Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2014).

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

  • Railroad bridges
  • Smart sensors
  • Structural health monitoring
  • Strain gages
  • Railroads

• System identification of a historic swing truss bridge using a wireless sensor network employing orientation correction

  Cho, S., Giles, R. K. & Spencer, B. F., Feb 1 2015, In: Structural Control and Health Monitoring. 22, 2, p. 255-272 18 p.

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

  • Swing bridges
  • Identification (control systems)
  • Wireless sensor networks
  • Rivers
  • Domain decomposition methods

• System identification of an in-service railroad bridge using wireless smart sensors

  Kim, R. E., Moreu, F. & Spencer, B. F., Mar 1 2015, In: Smart Structures and Systems. 15, 3, p. 683-698 16 p.

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

  • Railroad bridges
  • Smart sensors
  • Identification (control systems)
  • Calibration
  • Highway bridges

• Track nonlinear energy sink for rapid response reduction in building structures

  Wang, J., Wierschem, N. E., Spencer, B. F. & Lu, X., Jan 1 2015, In: Journal of Engineering Mechanics. 141, 1, 04014104.

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

  • Equations of motion
  • Polynomials
• 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., Jan 1 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

• Direct performance-based design with 200kN MR dampers using multi-objective cost effective optimization for steel MRFs

  Cha, Y. J., Agrawal, A. K., Phillips, B. M. & Spencer, B. F., Jul 15 2014, In: Engineering Structures. 71, p. 60-72 13 p.

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

  • Steel
  • Multiobjective optimization
  • Costs
  • Hazards
  • Damping

• Experimental investigation of a rotational nonlinear energy sink for shock mitigation

  Wierschem, N. E., AL-Shudeifat, M. A., Spencer, B. F., Vakakis, A. F. & Bergman, L., Jan 1 2014, 10th International Conference on Multibody Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Control. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), (Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference; vol. 6).

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

  • Experimental Investigation
  • Shock
  • Energy
  • Energy transfer
  • Experiments

• Experimental testing and numerical simulation of a six-story structure incorporating two-degree-of-freedom nonlinear energy sink

  Wierschem, N. E., Luo, J., Al-Shudeifat, M., Hubbard, S., Ott, R., Fahnestock, L. A., Quinn, D. D., McFarland, D. M., Spencer, B. F., Vakakis, A. F. & Bergman, L., Jun 1 2014, In: Journal of Structural Engineering (United States). 140, 6, 04014027.

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

  • Stiffness
  • Computer simulation
  • Testing
  • Polyurethanes
  • Damping

• Feedforward actuator controller development using the backward-difference method for real-time hybrid simulation

  Phillips, B. M., Takada, S., Spencer, B. F. & Fujino, Y., Dec 1 2014, In: Smart Structures and Systems. 14, 6, p. 1081-1103 23 p.

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

  • Actuators
  • Controllers
  • Poles
  • Feedforward control
  • Hydraulics

• Fuzzy analytic hierarchy process synthetic evaluation models for the health monitoring of shield tunnels

  Zhang, W., Sun, K., Lei, C., Zhang, Y., Li, H. & Spencer, B. F., Jan 1 2014, In: Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 29, 9, p. 676-688 13 p.

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

  • Analytic hierarchy process
  • Tunnels
  • Health
  • Monitoring
  • Uncertainty