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• 2015

  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

• Large-scale experimental evaluation and numerical simulation of a system of nonlinear energy sinks for seismic mitigation

  Luo, J., Wierschem, N. E., Hubbard, S. A., Fahnestock, L. A., Dane Quinn, D., Michael McFarland, D., Spencer, B. F., Vakakis, A. F. & Bergman, L. A., Oct 15 2014, In: Engineering Structures. 77, p. 34-48 15 p.

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

  • Computer simulation
  • Earthquakes
  • Numerical models

• Model-based multi-metric control of uniaxial shake tables

  Phillips, B. M., Wierschem, N. E. & Spencer, B. F., Apr 25 2014, In: Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics. 43, 5, p. 681-699 19 p.

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

  • nonlinearity
  • Actuators
  • ground motion
  • Earthquakes
  • earthquake

• Model-based tracking control framework for real-time hybrid simulation

  Chen, P. C., Chang, C. M., Spencer, B. F. & Tsai, K. C., Jan 1 2014.

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

  • Feedforward control
  • Feedback control
  • Stability criteria
  • Controllers
  • Closed loop systems

• Multiaxial active isolation for seismic protection of buildings

  Chang, C. M., Spencer, B. F. & Shi, P., Apr 2014, In: Structural Control and Health Monitoring. 21, 4, p. 484-502 19 p.

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

  • Earthquakes
  • Actuators
  • Hydraulic actuators
  • Intelligent structures
  • Hazards

• Multi-metric model-based structural health monitoring

  Jo, H. & Spencer, B. F., Jan 1 2014, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2014. SPIE, 90611F. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 9061).

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

  • Health Monitoring
  • structural health monitoring
  • Structural health monitoring
  • Model-based
  • Sensor

• Numerical and hybrid analysis of a curved bridge and methods of numerical model calibration

  Abdelnaby, A. E., Frankie, T. M., Elnashai, A. S., Spencer, B. F., Kuchma, D. A., Silva, P. & Chang, C. M., Jul 1 2014, In: Engineering Structures. 70, p. 234-245 12 p.

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

  • Numerical models
  • Numerical analysis
  • Calibration
  • Bridge piers
  • Piers

• Parametric time-domain identification of multiple-input systems using decoupled output signals

  Li, J., Ruiz-Sandoval, M., Spencer, B. F. & Elnashai, A. S., Jul 25 2014, In: Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics. 43, 9, p. 1307-1324 18 p.

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

  • decoupling
  • Identification (control systems)
  • civil engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • structural response

• Performance validations of semiactive controllers on large-scale moment-resisting frame equipped with 200-kN MR damper using real-time hybrid simulations

  Cha, Y. J., Agrawal, A. K., Friedman, A., Phillips, B., Ahn, R., Dong, B., Dyke, S. J., Spencer, B. F., Ricles, J. & Christenson, R., Oct 1 2014, In: Journal of Structural Engineering (United States). 140, 10, 04014066.

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

  • Controllers
  • Steel
  • Force control
  • Hazards
  • Earthquakes

• Realization of a strongly nonlinear vibration-mitigation device using elastomeric bumpers

  Luo, J., Wierschem, N. E., Fahnestock, L. A., Bergman, L. A., Spencer, B. F., Al-Shudeifat, M., McFarland, D. M., Quinn, D. D. & Vakakis, A. F., 2014, In: Journal of Engineering Mechanics. 140, 5, 04014009.

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

  • Stiffness
  • Testing

• Stochastic DLV method for steel truss structures: Simulation and experiment

  An, Y., Ou, J., Li, J. & Spencer, B. F., Aug 2014, In: Smart Structures and Systems. 14, 2, p. 105-128 24 p.

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

  • Steel structures
  • Experiments
  • Steel bridges
  • Computer simulation
  • Sensors

• System identification of civil engineering structures with multiple inputs by decoupling output signals

  Li, J., Ruiz-Sandoval, M., Spencer, B. F. & Elnashai, A. S., Jan 1 2014, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2014. SPIE, 90611I. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; vol. 9061).

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

  • Civil Engineering
  • system identification
  • MIMO (control systems)
  • System Identification
  • Decoupling
• 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., Jan 1 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., Jan 16 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., Jan 1 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