Technical Papers - Before 1994

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.

M. Van Leeuw, P. Vanhonacker, Improvement of the Accuracy of SYSTUS Modal Analysis Results, Based on Experimental Modal Parameters, SYSTUS-MEF/MOSAIC International Users Meeting, October 1993, Chantilly, France.

E. Dascotte, O. von Estorff, J. Wandinger, Validation and Updating of MSC/NASTRAN Finite Element Models using Experimental Modal Data, Proceedings of the 20th MSC Users' Conference, September 1993, Vienna, Austria.

E. Dascotte, J. Strobbe, Feasibility of Damage Detection in Composite Structures using Test-Analysis Integration Techniques, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Structural Dynamics Modeling, NAFEMS/DTA, July 1993, Cranfield, UK.

H. Hua, H. Sol, Finite Element Model Updating of a Short Fiber Reinforced Composite Material Structure. International Conference on Structural Dynamics Modeling, NAFEMS/DTA, July 1993, Cranfield, UK.

E. Dascotte, P. Vanhonacker, An Integrated Approach to Finite Element Model Validation: Software Tools and Case Study in Automotive Industry, SAE Noise & Vibration Conference, May 1993, Traverse City, Michigan, USA.

E. Dascotte, C.F. McCulloch, Practical Methods for Correlating and Updating Finite Element Dynamics using Test Data: Software Tools and Case Studies, Institute of Physics Conference on Stress and Vibration Analysis, April 1993, Sheffield, UK.

E. Dascotte, Linking Finite Element Analysis and Test: Case Study in Automotive Industry, Proceedings of the 11th International Modal Analysis Conference, February 1993, Orlando, Florida.
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E. Dejehet, M.N. Van Leeuw, P. Vanhonacker, Practical Applications of Finite Element Model Tuning Using Experimental Data, Proceedings STRUCOME 92, November 1992, Paris, France.

M. Van Leeuw, E. Dascotte, SYSTUNE Software: Practical Applications of Finite Element Model Tuning using Experimental Modal Data, Seminar on "Vibrations", Belgian Society of Mechanical Engineers, October 92, Brussels, Belgium.

J. Strobbe, M.N. Van Leeuw, E. Dascotte, Material Identification of Composite Structures from the Combined use of Finite Element Analysis and Experimental Modal Analysis, ASTELAB 92, June 92, Paris, France.

E. Dascotte, Material Identification of Composite Structures from the Combined Use of Finite Element Analysis and Experimental Modal Analysis, Proceedings of the 10th International Modal Analysis Conference, February 1992, San Diego, California.

E. Dascotte, C.F. McCulloch, P. Vanhonacker, Validating and Updating Finite Element Models using Experimental Measurements of Dynamics, Journal Of Aerospace Engineering, Proceedings, Part G., Mechanical Engineering Publications Ltd., Suffolk, England.

C. McCulloch, E. Dascotte, A Robust Methodology for Updating Finite Element Models, Proceedings AUTOTECH 91, November 1991, Birmingham.

C. McCulloch, Assessment Of The Dynamic Stiffness Of Joints Between Sheet Metal, Using Modal Testing, Correlation And Updating Of Finite Element Models, Final Report, Sheffield Polytechnic, June 1991.

E. Dascotte, G. Desanghere, Updating of Force Functions, Proceedings of the 9th International Modal Analysis Conference, April 1991, Florence, Italy.

E. Dascotte, Tuning of Large-Scale Finite Element Models, Proceedings of the 9th International Modal Analysis Conference, April 1991, Florence, Italy.

E. Dascotte, SYSTUNE: A General System for Finite Element Model Tuning, Proceedings STRUCOME 90, November 1990, Paris, France.

E. Dascotte, Application of Sensitivity Analysis and Finite Element Model Tuning on a Car Body, Proceedings of the 15th International Seminar On Modal Analysis and Structural Dynamics, September 1990, Leuven, Belgium.

E. Dascotte, Practical Applications of Finite Element Model Tuning using Experimental Modal Data, Proceedings of the 8th International Modal Analysis Conference, February 1990, Orlando, Florida.

E. Dascotte, Finite Element Model Tuning in Practice, Proceedings STRUCOME 89, November 1989, Paris, France.

E. Dascotte, C.F. McCulloch, P. Vanhonacker, 'Validating and Updating Finite Element Models using Experimental Measurements of Dynamics, Proceedings AEROTECH 89, November 1989, Birmingham, England.

E. Dascotte, Automatic Finite Element Model Correction Based on Vibration Tests, Proceedings FEMCAD 89, October 1989, Paris, France.

C. McCulloch, Updating Finite Element Models using Experimental Modal Data, Benchmark Magazine, NAFEMS, April 1989.

E. Dascotte, P. Vanhonacker, Development of an Automatic Mathematical Model Updating Program, Proceedings of the 7th International Modal Analysis Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 1989.

E. Dascotte, Error Localization and Updating of Spacecraft Structures Mathematical Models, Final Report, ESA/ESTEC contract No. 7512/87/NL/PH, June 1988.