Emboding Intelligence in Structures and Integrated Systems

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Preface
CHAPTER 1: SMART MATERIALS, SENSORS/ACTUATORS AND MICROSYSTEMS
Mechatronics - The Innovation Request
Current Research Activities in Mechatronic Applications at AM-TUM - Case Studies
Piezoelectricity Experimentation, Modeling and Simulation: Common Practices and Realistic Considerations
Bio-Inspired Autonomic Structures
Software Development Modules for Microcontroller-Based System
A Self-Sensing Wedge-Wave Ultrasonic Motor Using Modal Sensors
Development of a Ferroelectric Shell Finite Element
Dynamic Displacement Tracking for Frame Structures with a Piezoelectric Patch Network Based on Plate Theory
Ultrasonic Extension Sensing of Actuators Using Integrated Piezoelectric Transducer for Adaptive Optics
Microsystems Technologies for Use in Structures and Integrated Systems
Constitutive Model of Shape Memory Alloys: One-Dimensional Phase Transformation Model
Damping by SMA in Civil Engineering Structures
Precision Motion Control of a Smart Structure Using an Enhanced Stick-Slip Model
Experimental Investigation of Non-Linear Behaviour of PZT Piezoceramics at Low Temperatures
A Self-Sensing Method for IPMC Actuator
Structure Formation and Strengthening of Hot Deformed Nitrogen-Containing Steels
Electroactive Pressure Sensors for Smart Structures
CHAPTER 2: INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGIES
Integrated Design of Smart Structures
Adaptive Solution for Intelligent Cable Vibration Mitigation
Optimal Simulation for Large Dynamic Systems
The Art of Control Algorithms Design and Implementation
Control of Vibratory Energy Harvesting Systems with Optimized Passive Networks
Integration of Piezoceramic Modules into Die Castings - Procedure and Functionalities
Performance Characteristics of a Jetting Dispenser Featuring Piezostack and Flexible Beam Mechanism
Control Algorithms for Semi-Active Structural Systems: Do they Really Matter?
Model Development and Control Design of Smart Functionally Graded Structures
Piezoelectric Sensor System for Structural Health Monitoring
CHAPTER 3: SMART STRUCTURES AND INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
Monitoring Prestress Level in Seven Wire Prestressing Tendons by Inter Wire Ultrasonic Wave Propagation
A Vibration Exciter for Evaluating Cable Damping of a Cable-Stayed Bridge
Response Control Performance Evaluation of MR Damper by Shaking Table Tests and Real-Time Hybrid Tests
A Reliability Assessment Model for MR Damper Components within a Smart Structural Control Scheme
Ride Comfort Analysis of a Full-Vehicle Featuring Magnetorheological Shock Absorbers
Anti-Overturning Control of a Serially Connected Isolation System Using Piezo Electric and MR Tube Support
On Behavior of Multi-Layered Bases- Foundations and Seismoisolators
Fault Tolerant Neural Aided Controller for Multi Degree of Freedom Structures Experiencing Online Sensor Failure
Optimal Placement of MFC Actuators for Vibration Control of Cylindrical Shell Structure
Mitigation of Wind-Induced Vibration with Liquid Column Vibration Absorber
Fundamental Study on Simple Quantitative Approach of Damping Performance for Variable Hydraulic Damper
Experimental Assessment of Structural Control Devices Used to Protect Civil Buildings
Current Directions of Structural Health Monitoring and Control in USA
Examples of Future Potential Smart Civil Structures
Chemical Monitoring of Composite Matrices Using Evanescent Wave Spectroscopy
Semi-Adaptive Modal Control of On-Board Electronic Boards Using Frequencies Identification Method
An Experimental Study on the Use of Active Constrained Layer Damping for Thin Curved Smart Shell Structures
Verification of Robustness in Smart Composite Structures
Control of Properties of Composite Structures with the Use of Multi-Functional Materials
Design and Development of a Green Storage Tank for Thermo-Controlled Water Supply
Remotely Controllable SHM System for a Concrete Box-Girder Bridge
Some Advances in Energy Recycling Semiactive Vibration Suppression
Experimental Investigation of Effectiveness of Smart Passive System for Seismic Protection of Building Structures
Amplification of Interstory Drift and Velocity for the Passive Control of Structural Vibrations
Modeling and Identification of a Large-Scale Magnetorheological Fluid Damper
Characterisation of Force-Deflection Behaviour of Piezoelectrically Actuated Bistable Composite Laminate under Two-Axis Constraint
CHAPTER 4: STRUCTURAL MONITORING
SHM System Integration and Supporting Algorithms
Piezoelectric Impedance Sensor-Based Structural Health Monitoring for Critical Members of Civil Infrastructures
Damage Detection with Auxiliary Subsystem
Development of a Structural Health Monitoring System for Guangzhou New TV Tower
Wireless Sensing and Embedded Monitoring Algorithm for Damage Diagnosis in PSC Girders
Smart Nonlinear Acoustic Based Structural Health Monitoring System
Strain Monitoring of FRP Elements Using an Embedded Fibre Optic Sensor
High Strain Monitoring during Fatigue Loading of Thermoplastic Composites Using Imbedded Draw Tower Fibre Bragg Grating Sensors
Self-Detection of Delamination in Active Fiber Composites
Stochastic Vector Identification and Uncertain Modal Parameter Estimation for a Smart Composite Beam
Optimization of Signal Pre-Processing for the Integration of Cost-Effective Local Intelligence in Wireless Self-Powered Structural Health Monitoring
Numerical Simulation for Concrete Structure Health Monitoring Based on Smart Piezoelectric Transducer Array
Advanced Ultrasonic Structural Monitoring of Waveguides
Damage Detection in Beam-Like Structures Using Deflections Obtained by Modal Flexibility Matrices
Development of a Structural Health Monitoring Benchmark Problem for High-Rise Slender Structures
Continuing Structural Health Monitoring after Repair: Starting from Scratch?
Multivariate Statistical Analysis for Detection and Identification of Faulty Sensors Using Latent Variable Methods
A Numerical Method for the Dynamic Analysis of Buildings Provided with Viscoelastic Devices
Optimization Algorithms for System Integration
Linking the Impact Force History with Residual Mechanical Characteristics and NDI - A Smart Way to Perform SHM in Composites
Embedding Intelligence for RTM Process Monitoring and Control
CHAPTER 5: ONGOING AND PERSPECTIVE APPLICATIONS
Biologically Inspired Shape Changing Aerodynamic Profiles and their Effect on Flight Performance of Future Aircraft
Innovations in Smart Materials and Integrated Structural Health Monitoring in the Australian Defence Force
Vibration Damage Reduction of On-Board Electronic Boards Using Modal Active Control
Monitoring Data for Retrofit Assessment
Protection of Mediterannean Historical Structures against Earthquakes Using Fragility Curves
Wireless Sensor Node Development for Bridge Condition Assessment
Quantifying the Benefits of Smart Technologies in a Life-Cycle Context
Wing Mechanization Design and Wind Tunnel Testing for a Perching Micro Air Vehicle
Dynamic Material Application for Architectural Purposes
Multifunctional Textiles for Protection against Natural Hazards
Adaptive Impact Absorption and Applications to Landing Devices
Tunable Dielectric Resonator Antennas Using Voltage-Controlled Mechanical Deformation