Experimental Modal Analysis of Civil Engineering Structures

Sound and Vibration, Jun 2006 by Cunha, �lvaro, Caetano, Elsa

* Integrating output-only modal identification techniques in health monitoring systems.

* Implementing vibration-control devices.

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