Abstract: The rocking motion of a solid block on a moving deformable base is a dynamic problem that, despite its apparent simplicity, involves a number of complex dynamic phenomena such as impacts, sliding, geometric and material ...

Abstract: A relatively simple and straightforward procedure is presented for representing non-stationary random process data in a compact probabilistic format which can be used as excitation input in ...

Abstract: Understanding the mechanisms that may lead to failure of rocking bodies is significantly important in quantifying and minimizing the associated risk. The most common model to describe the rocking problem is the inverted ...

Abstract: A comprehensive experimental study is presented to assess the utility of a proposed structural health monitoring and damage detection methodology based on vibration signature analysis of the test ...

Abstract: The availability of methods for on-line estimation and identification of structures is crucial for the monitoring and active control of time-varying nonlinear structural systems. Adaptive estimation ...

Abstract: A relatively simple stochastic optimization procedure based on the adaptive random search algorithm is presented to train artificial neural networks of the type encountered in applied mechanics applications. After discussing ...

Abstract: Using adaptive estimation approaches, a method is presented for the on-line identification of hysteretic systems under arbitrary dynamic environments. The availability of such an identification ...

Abstract: A method based on adaptive estimation approaches is presented for the on-line identification of hysteretic systems under arbitrary dynamic environments. The availability of such an identification approach is crucial for ...

Abstract: A nonparametric structural damage detection methodology based on nonlinear system identification approaches is presented for the health monitoring of structure-unknown systems. In its general form, the method requires no ...