Abstract: Methods for the design and analysis of oceanographic moorings are well established (Berteaux, 1976). However, as with most engineering design problems, there are certain “rules-of-thumb” or ...

Abstract: In this work we describe an approach to parameter estimation of complex linear structures that we call the mutual residual energy approach. We have endeavored to develop a unified approach to the discrete inverse problems ...

Abstract: Large amplitude stay-cable vibrations have been observed numerous times in the past few years in two long-span cable-stayed bridges in Texas: the Veterans Memorial Bridge near Port Arthur and the Fred Hartman Bridge near ...