Technical Papers - 2000-2004

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.

J. Guggenberger and H. Grundmann, Monte Carlo simulation of the hysteretic response of frame structures using plastification adapted shape functions, Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, 19 (2004) pp. 81-91, Elsevier.

Erik Euler, Identification of the Material Properties of Slender Composite Structures, MSc Thesis, University of Brussels, 2004.
Download (PDF, 2.7 MB)

E. Dascotte, Identification of Random Material Properties using a Mixed Deterministic-Probabilistic Method, Presented at the International Seminar on Modal Analysis 2004 (ISMA), September 20-22, 2004, Leuven, Belgium.
Download (PDF, 81 KB)

E. Dascotte, Integration of FE Model Validation, Uncertainty Analysis and Design Improvement using the FEMtools Framework Toolbox, Presented at the OPTECH04 conference, May 2004, Breckenridge, Colorado.
Download (PDF, 1.3 MB)

E. Dascotte, Linking FEA and Test, Sound and Vibration Magazine, April 2004.
Download (PDF, 216 KB)

Brian MacMillan, Mehdi Batel, E. Dascotte, Ben Verbeeck, OMA Testing by SLDV with FEM Pre- and Post-Test Analysis. Proceedings of the 22th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), January 2004, Detroit, Michigan.
Download (PDF, 385 KB)

Jean-Francois Lord, Carlos E. Ventura, Eddy Dascotte, Automated Model Updating using Ambient Vibration Data from a 48-Storey Building in Vancouver. Proceedings of the 22th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), January 2004, Detroit, Michigan.
Download (PDF, 174 KB)

E. Dascotte, The Use of FE Model Updating and Probabilistic Analysis for Dealing with Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics Simulation. Presented at the 2003 Japan Modal Analysis Conference (JMAC), September 10-12, 2003, Tokyo, Japan.
Download English Version (PDF, 267 KB)
Download Japanese Version (PDF, 122 KB)

Jean-Francois Lord, Carlos E. Ventura, Eddy Dascotte, Rune Brincker, and Palle Andersen, FEM Updating using Ambient Vibration Data from an 48-Storey Building in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Presented at the 32nd International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering (Internoise 2003), August 25.28, South Korea.
Download (PDF, 472 KB)

H. Haapaniemi, P. Luukkanen, P. Nurkkala, J. Rostedt, A. Saarenheimo, Correlation Analysis from Modal Analysis of a Pipeline. Proceedings of the 21th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), February 2003, Orlando, Florida.
Download (PDF, 220 KB)

E. Dascotte, Simultaneous Updating of FE Models for Different Structure Configurations. Presented at the 2nd FENET Industry Meeting, December 11-13 2002, Prague, Czech Republic.
Download (PDF from Powerpoint Presentation, 885 KB)

J. Guggenberger, MI 17 Fire Firefighting Helicopter Boom - Validation and Updating of the Analytical Models. Presented at the 2002 NAFEMS Conference on Validation of FEM Analysis, November 13-14, Wiesbaden, Germany.
Download (PDF, 500 KB)

T. Lauwagie, H. Sol, E. Dascotte, Damage Identification in Beams using Inverse Methods. Presented at the 2002 International Seminar on Modal Analysis (ISMA), September 16-18, 2002, Leuven, Belgium.
Download (PDF, 145 KB)

M. Mergeay, J.-S. Servaye, E. Dascotte, Integration of NVH Testing: A Case Study on a Spatial Structure. Presented at the 2002 International Seminar on Modal Analysis (ISMA), September 16-18, 2002, Leuven, Belgium.
Download (PDF, 755 KB)

T. Lauwagie, E. Dascotte, Layered Material Identification using Multi-Model Updating. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Structural Dynamics Modeling - Test, Analysis, Correlation and Validation - Madeira Island, Portugal, June 2002.
Download (PDF, 160 KB)

Aleksandar Pavic, Taufik Widjaja and Paul Reynolds, The Use Of Modal Testing And FE Model Updating To Investigate Vibration Transmission Between Two Nominally Identical Building Floors, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Structural Dynamics Modeling - Test, Analysis, Correlation and Validation - Madeira Island, Portugal, June 2002.

Carlos E. Ventura, Jean-Fran�ois Lord and Robert D. Simpson, Effective Use Of Ambient Vibration Measurements For Modal Updating Of A 48 Storey Building In Vancouver, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Structural Dynamics Modeling - Test, Analysis, Correlation and Validation - Madeira Island, Portugal, June 2002.
Download (PDF, 280 KB)

Mehdi H.K. Kharrazi, C.E. Ventura, R. Brincker. E. Dascotte, A Study on Damage Detection using Output-Only Modal Data. Proceedings of the 20th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), February 2002, Los Angeles, California.
Download (PDF, 160 KB)

H. Haapaniemi, A. Saarenheimo, P. Smeekes, H. Talja, Numerical Simulation of Piping Vibrations using an Updated FE Model. Proceedings of the 20th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), February 2002, Los Angeles, California.
Download (PDF, 142 KB)

L. Balis Crema, G. Coppotelli, Effect of Limited DOFs and Noise in Structural Updating, Proceedings of the 20th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), February 2002, Los Angeles, California.
Download (PDF, 175 KB)

T. Koizumi, N. Tsujiuchi, H. Tanaka, M. Okubo, M. Shinomiya, Prediction of the Vibration In Buildings Using Statistical Energy Analysis, Proceedings of the 20th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), February 2002, Los Angeles, California.
Download (PDF, 292 KB)

Brownjohn J M W, Xia P, Hao H, Xia Y, Civil structure condition assessment by FE model updating: methodology and case studies, Journal of Finite Elements in analysis and Design 37, 2001, 761-775.

Y. Deger, Optimization of the Dynamic Behavior of a Machine Tool Mounting Device. Presented at the FENET/NAFEMS seminar on "FEM in Structural Dynamics", November 2001, Wiesbaden, Germany.
Download (PDF, 1.6 MB)

C.E. Ventura, R. Brincker. E. Dascotte, P. Andersen, FEM Updating of the Heritage Court Building Structure. Proceedings of the 19th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), February 2001, Kissimmee, Florida.
Download (PDF, 280 KB)

P. Avitabile, J.M Hunnell, A. Frank, J. DeVlaminck, Study of Different Analytical Model Configurations to Account for Manufacturing Variability using Model Correlation Tools, Experimental Techniques Magazine, January/February 2001.

E. Dascotte, Practical Applications of Finite Element Model Tuning using Experimental Modal Data, Sound and Vibration Magazine, June 1991, Revised 2000.
Download revised version (PDF, 600 KB)

T. Koizumi, N.Tsujiuchi (Doshisha Univesity), I. Kubomoto, E. Ishida (Kubota Corp.), F. Ohtani, Optimizing a Tractor Frame for Improved Cabin NVH, SAE Off Highway Engineering, September 2000, pp 45-49.

Brownjohn J M W, Xia P, Dynamic assessment of curved cable-stayed bridge by model updating, ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering 126(2), Feb 2000, p252-261.