Structural health monitoring of a high speed naval vessel using ambient vibrations

Traditional naval vessels with steel structures have the benefit of large safety factors and a distinct material endurance limit. However, as performance requirements and budget constraints rise, the demand for lighter weight vessels increases. Reducing the mass of vessels is commonly achieved by th...

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Main Author: Huston, Steven Paul
Published: Georgia Institute of Technology 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1853/33848