Abstract: The problem of estimating a space dependent coefficient in a forced linear hyperbolic differential equation from the knowledge of the solution at one or more isolated points is dealt with. The ...

Abstract: The problem of optimally positioning sensors in lumped and distributed parameter dynamic systems for the purpose of system identification from time-domain input-output data is formulated and a ...

Abstract: As the interest in the seismic design of structures has increased considerably over the past few years, accurate predictions of the dynamic responses of soil and structural systems has become ...