Abstract: In the domain of civil engineering it is often necessary to monitor constructions such as buildings or bridges to maintain safety conditions. Nondestructive test methods outmatch other methods, because they do not influence ...

Abstract: Different methods are proposed in literature using experimental modal information to detect possible damage. In this paper a finite-element (FE) model updating technique is applied. The unknown properties of a FE model are ...

Abstract: The spectral analysis of surface waves (SASW) method aims to determine the small strain dynamic soil characteristics of shallow soil layers. The method involves an in situ experiment, the determination of an experimental ...