Peter Avitabile has written many papers over the years covering experimental test techniques, structural dynamic modification, estimation of rotational dof, correlation of analytical/experimental modal models, analytical model improvement and nonlinear response techniques for linear modal models

• Development of Efficient Reduced Models for Flexible Body Dynamic Simulation, P.Avitabile, T.VanZandt, N.Wirkkala, B.Birdsong, Proceedings of the Twenty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2007 Abstract Available

• An Integrated Undergraduate Dynamic Systems Teaching Approach using Response Under Basic Excitation (RUBE), P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2007 Abstract Available

• Dynamic Characterization Comparison of Several Snowboards, A.Butland, D.Nicgorski, C.Chipman, A.Williams, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2007 Abstract Available

• Teaching Structural Dynamic Modeling Techniques in the UMASS Lowell Modal Analysis Program, P.Avitabile, J.O’Callahan, Proceedings of the Twenty-Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 2007 Abstract Available

• Development of Efficient Reduced Models for Rigid Body Dynamic Simulation for Helicopter Missile Wing Combinations, T.VanZandt, N.Wirkkala, P.Avitabile, B.Birdsong, Proceedings of the Twenty-Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference, St Louis, MO, Feb 2006 Abstract Available

• Modification of Target Definitions for Model Updating Using Impedance Based Modeling for Helicopter Missile Wing Combinations, N.Wirkkala, T.VanZandt, P.Avitabile, B.Birdsong, Proceedings of the Twenty-Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference, St Louis, MO, Feb 2006 Abstract Available

• Some Common Issues in Model Correlation/Validation, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference, St Louis, MO, Feb 2006 Abstract Available

• Baseball Bat Model Identification and Detection of System Changes Through In Situ Experimental Modal Models Developed in the Field, R.Shaw, B.Gur, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference, St Louis, MO, Feb 2006 Abstract Available

• Second Order Mechanical Online Acquisition System (R.U.B.E), P.Avitabile, T.Van Zandt, J.Hodgkins, N.Wirkkala, 2006 ASEE Conference, Chicago, Illinois, June 2006 Abstract Available

• An Interwoven Multisemester Dynamic Systems Project to Integrate STEM Material, P.Avitabile, S.Pennell, J.R.White, 2006 ASEE Conference, Chicago, Illinois, June 2006 Abstract Available

• Innovative Teaching of Fourier Series Using LabVIEW, P.Avitabile, J.Hodgkins, T.Van Zandt, A.Butland, D.Nicgorski, 2006 ASEE Conference, Chicago, Illinois, June 2006 Abstract Available

• Dynamic Systems Teaching Enhancement Using a Laboratory Based Project (R.U.B.E), P.Avitabile, T.Van Zandt, J.Hodgkins, N.Wirkkala, 2006 ASEE Conference, Chicago, Illinois, June 2006 Abstract Available

• Development of Visualization Tools for Response of 1st and 2nd Order Dynamic Systems, P.Avitabile, J.Hodgkins, 2006 ASEE Conference, Chicago, Illinois, June 2006 Abstract Available

• An Interwoven Multisemester Dynamic Systems Project to Integrate STEM Material, P.Avitabile, S.Pennell, J.White, 2005 ASEE Conference, Portland Oregon, June 2005 Abstract Available

• Interweaving Numerical Processing Techniques in Multisemester Projects, P.Avitabile, J.McKelliget, T.Van Zandt, 2005 ASEE Conference, Portland Oregon, June 2005 Abstract Available

• An Interdisciplinary, Multisemester Project Relating Differential Equations and Engineering, S.Pennell, P.Avitabile, J.White, 2005 ASEE Conference, Portland Oregon, June 2005 Abstract Available

• Model Reduction and Model Expansion and Their Applications – Part 1 Theory, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Third International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2005 Abstract Available

• Model Reduction and Model Expansion and Their Applications – Part 2 Applications, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Third International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2005 Abstract Available

• Some Thoughts on Modal Parameter Estimation of Large Complicated Multiple Reference Tests – Then and Now, P.Avitabile, R.Singhal, B.Peeters, J. Leuridan Proceedings of the Twenty-Third International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2005 Abstract Available

• 101 Ways to Extract Modal Parameters - Which is the One for Me?, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Third International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2005 Abstract Available

• Application of the Modally Enhanced Dynamic Absorber (MEDA), J.Hodgkins, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Third International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2005 Abstract Available

• Enhanced Amplitude Weighted Assessment Function (EAWAF), P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Third International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2005 Abstract Available

• Application of Operating Data Scaling Techniques, B.Huot, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Third International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2005 Abstract Available

• Developing a Multisemester Interwoven Dynamic Systems Project to Foster Learning and Retention of STEM Material, P.Avitabile, S.Pennell, J.White,  ASME 2004 IMECE, Anaheim, CA, November 2004 Abstract available

• Integrating Fundamental STEM Material in a Laboratory Based Dynamic Systems Course, P.Avitabile, J.Hodgkins, T.Van Zandt,  ASME 2004 IMECE, Anaheim, CA, November 2004 Abstract available

• Developing a Virtual Model of a Second Order System to Simulate Real Laboratory Measurement Problems, P.Avitabile, T.Van Zandt,  ASME 2004 IMECE, Anaheim, CA, November 2004 Abstract available

• Reallocation of System Mass and Stiffness for Achieving Target Specifications using a Superelement/Substructuring Methodology, P.Avitabile, H.Tsuji, J.O’Callahan, DeClerck, J.P., International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration, submitted, October 2003, accepted March 2004, to be published 2004 Abstract available

• Dynamic Systems Teaching Enhancement using a Laboratory-Based, Hands-On Project, P.Avitabile, C.Goodman, J.Hodgkins, K.Stevens, TVZandt, G.StHilaire, N.Wirkkala, T.Johnson, 2004 ASEE Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004 Abstract available

• Numerical Evaluation of Displacement and Acceleration for a Mass, Spring, Dashpot System, P.Avitabile, J.Hodgkins, 2004 ASEE Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004 Abstract available

• Development of a Measurement System for Response of a Second Order Dynamic System, P.Avitabile, C.Goodman, TVZandt, 2004 ASEE Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004 Abstract available

• Reallocation of System Mass and Stiffness for Achieving Target Specifications using a Superelement/Substructuring Methodology, P.Avitabile, H.Tsuji, J.O’Callahan, DeClerck, J.P., Proceedings of the Twenty-Second International Modal Analysis Conference, Dearborn, Michigan, Jan 2004 Abstract available

• Reallocation of System Mass and Stiffness for Achieving Target Specifications, P.Avitabile, J.O’Callahan, H.Tsuji, J.P.DeClerck, International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration, submitted, January 2003, accepted March 2003, published January 2004 Abstract available

• Application of Operating Data Scaling Techniques, B.Huot, P.Avitabile, Proceedings of the Twenty-Second International Modal Analysis Conference, Dearborn, Michigan, Jan 2004 Abstract available

• Modally Enhanced Dynamic Absorber (MEDA), P.Avitabile, J.Hodgkins,  Proceedings of the Twenty-Second International Modal Analysis Conference, Dearborn, Michigan, Jan 2004 Abstract available

• Failure Prediction in Composite Plates with Impact-Induced Damage, S.Taylor, C.Rupp, D.Johnson, C.Farrar,  P.Avitabile,  Proceedings of the Twenty-Second International Modal Analysis Conference, Dearborn, Michigan, Jan 2004 Abstract not available

• Reallocation of System Mass and Stiffness for Achieving Target Specifications, P.Avitabile, H.Tsuji, J.O’Callahan, DeClerck, J.P., Proceedings of the Twenty-First International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2003 Abstract available

• Application of the Test Reference Identification Procedure (TRIP), P.Avitabile, Haselton, D., LMS Virtual Modeling Conference, Troy, Michigan, September 2002 Abstract available

• A Comparison of Some System Modeling Approaches, P.Avitabile, The Shock and Vibration Digest, Vol 33, Number 4, July 2001, pp 281-291 Abstract available

• Frequency Response Function Expansion for Unmeasured Translation and Rotational DOFs for Impedance Modeling Applications, P.Avitabile, J.O’Callahan, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol 17, No 4, July 2003 Abstract available

• Twenty Years of Structural Dynamic Modification - A Review, P.Avitabile, Twentieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Los Angeles, California, Feb 2002 Abstract available

• Assessment of Operating and Modal Data for Computer Application, P.Avitabile, H.Tsuji, S.Graf, J.Neville, Twentieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Los Angeles, California, Abstract available

• Locating Optimal References for Modal Testing, P.Avitabile, M.Richardson, B.Schwarz, Twentieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Los Angeles, California, Abstract available

• Modal Testing Considerations for Correlation to a Finite Element Model of a Flexible Structural Configuration, V.Ganpule, C.D.VanKarsen, A.Frank, J.M.Hunnell, P.Avitabile, Twentieth International Modal Analysis Conference, Los Angeles, California, Abstract available

• Experimental Modal Analysis - A Simple Non-Mathematical Presentation , P.Avitabile, Sound & Vibration, February 2001 Abstract available

• Modal and Operating Characterization of an Optical Telescope , P.Avitabile, J.Teutsch, K.Weech, D.Smith, G.Gwaltney, M.Sheehan, Ninteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2001 Abstract available

• Selection of Measurement References using the TRIP Method , P.Avitabile, D.Chandler, Ninteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2001 Abstract available

• Dynamic Expansion of FRFs for the Full FRF Matrix , P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, Ninteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 2001 Abstract available

• Model Updating - Endless Possibilities , P.Avitabile, Eighteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, San Antonio, Texas, Feb 2000 Abstract available

• Study of Different Analytical Model Configurations to Account for Manufacturing Variability using Model Correlation Tools , P.Avitabile, J.Hunnell, A.Frank, JDeVlaminck, Eighteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, San Antonio, Texas, Feb 2000 Abstract available

• Impedance Modeling for Machine Tool Applications , P.Avitabile, F.Piergentili, Eighteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, San Antonio, Texas, Feb 2000 Abstract available

• Correlation Considerations: Effects of Plate Flatness , P.Avitabile, J.Seymour, Eighteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, San Antonio, Texas, Feb 2000 Abstract available

• Teaching Modal Analysis - A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words and Multimedia is Better Yet! , P.Avitabile, American Society of Engineering Education Annual Meeting, June 1999 Abstract available

• A Review of Modal Model Correlation Techniques , P.Avitabile, Proceedings of NAFEM World Congress '99, Newport, RI, April 1999 Abstract available

• Generation of Input Forcing Functions Using Operating Data and System Transfer Relations , P.Avitabile, K.Lown, Proceedings of NAFEM World Congress '99, Newport, RI, April 1999 Abstract available

• System Model Development using Frequency Response Functions For Computer Related Equipment , P.Avitabile, K.Lown, Proceedings of NAFEM World Congress '99, Newport, RI, April 1999 Abstract available

• Generation of Input Forcing Functions Through the Use of Measured Response and System Transfer Relations , P.Avitabile, F.Piergentili, K.Lown, Seventeenth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 1999 Abstract available

• Dynamic Expansion of Frequency Response Functions , F.Piergentili,P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, Seventeenth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 1999 Abstract available

• The Coordinate Orthogonality Check (CORTHOG) , P.Avitabile, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol 12, No. 3, pp395-414, May 1998

• Correlation Considerations - Experimental Modal Testing Considerations for Finite Element Model Correlation - Part 3 , P.Avitabile, Sixteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, Santa Barbara, California, Feb 1998 Abstract available

• Correlation Considerations - Degree of Freedom Correlation Techniques - Part 5 , W.Heylen, P.Avitabile, Sixteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, Santa Barbara, California, Feb 1998 Abstract available

• Comparison of Some System Modeling Approaches , P.Avitabile, F.Piergentili, P.Parziale, D.Crompton, Fifteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 1997 Abstract available

• Consideration for the Effects of Rotational Degrees of Freedom for Hybrid Modeling Applications , P.Avitabile, F.Piergentili, Fifteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 1997 Abstract available

• Application of Hybrid Modeling Techniques for Computer Related Equipment , P.Avitabile, F.Piergentili, K.Lown, Fifteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 1997 Abstract available

• Modal Test Reference Selection using an SVD Procedure , P.Avitabile, D.Haselton, J.Moore, Fourteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, Detroit, Michigan, Feb 1996 Abstract available

• Evaluation of Degree of Freedom Based Correlation Methods , P.Avitabile, T.Foster, Fourteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, Detroit, Michigan, Feb 1996 Abstract available

• Development of Several New Tools for Modal Pre-Test Evaluation , J.P.DeClerck, P.Avitabile, Fourteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, Detroit, Michigan, Feb 1996 Abstract available

• Mass and Stiffness Orthogonality Checks without a Mass or Stiffness Matrix, P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, Thirteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, Feb 1995 Abstract available

• Evaluation of DOF Correlation using the Coordinate Orthogonality Check, F.Pechnisky, P.Avitabile, Thirteenth International Modal Analysis Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, Feb 1995 Abstract available

• Coordinate Orthogonality Check (CORTHOG), P.Avitabile, F.Pechnisky, Twelfth International Modal Analysis Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, Feb 1994 Abstract available

• Comparison of Reduction vs. Expansion for Orthogonality Checks, P.Avitabile, T.Foster, J.O'Callahan, Twelfth International Modal Analysis Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, Feb 1994 Abstract available

• Understanding the Effects of DOF Contribution to Orthogonality Checks, F.Pechnisky, P.Avitabile, T.Foster, Eleventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 1993 Abstract available

• DOF Selection for Smoothing/Expansion of Measured Data, P.Avitabile, T.Foster, Eleventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 1993 Abstract available

• Effects of DOF Selection on Orthogonality using Reduced System Matrices, P.Avitabile, Ping Li, T.Foster, Eleventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 1993 Abstract available

• Some Observations on the Difficulties in Model Updating, P.Avitabile, Ping Li, Eleventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, Feb 1993 Abstract available

• Study of Modal Vector Correlation using Various Techniques for Model Reduction, P.Avitabile, F.Pechinsky, Tenth International Modal Analysis Conference, San Diego, California, Feb 1992

• Techniques for Forced Response Involving Discrete Nonlinearities, Part I - Theory, P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, Tenth International Modal Analysis Conference, San Diego, California, Feb 1992

• Techniques for Forced Response Involving Discrete Nonlinearities, Part II - Applications, P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, Tenth International Modal Analysis Conference, San Diego, California, Feb 1992

• Understanding Structural Dynamic Modification and the Effects of Truncation, P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis, invited contribution, Oct 91,Vol 6, No 4

• An Efficient Method for Forced Nonlinear Response using a Structural Dynamic Modification Technique, P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis, invited contribution, Jul 91, Vol6, No 3

• Efficient Techniques for Forced Response Involving Discrete Nonlinearities, P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, 15th International Conference on Structural Dynamics, Leuven, Belgium, September 1990 (invited paper)

• Understanding Structural Dynamic Modification Truncation, P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, F.Pechinsky, Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, January 1990

• An Efficient Method for Forced Nonlinear Response using a Structural Dynamic Modification Technique, P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, Eighth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, January 1990

• An Application of New Techniques for Integrating Analytical and Experimental Structural Dynamic Models, J.O'Callahan, P.Avitabile, R.Riemer, 1989 NASTRAN User's Conference, Los Angeles, CA, March, 1989.

• System Equivalent Reduction Expansion Process (SEREP), J.O'Callahan, P.Avitabile, R.Riemer, Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 1989

• Comparison of System Characteristics Using Various Model Reduction Techniques, P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, J.Milani, Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 1989

• System Model Development Using Analytically Enhanced Experimental Data, P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, J.Milani, E.Pan, Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 1989

• Effects of Various Model Reduction Techniques on Computed System Response, P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, E.Pan, Seventh International Modal Analysis Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 1989

• Model Correlation and Orthogonality Criteria, P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, February, 1988

• Errors Associated With Structural Dynamic Modification Using Assumed Proportional Modal Vectors, P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, J.Milani, Sixth International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, February, 1988

• Expansion of Rotational Degrees of Freedom for Structural Dynamic Modification, P.Avitabile, J.O'Callahan, C.M.Chou, V.Kalkunte, Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, London, England, April 1987

• Consistent Scaling of Rigid Body and Experimental Flexural Modes, J.O'Callahan, P.Avitabile, C.M.Chou, C.H.Wu, Fifth International Modal Analysis Conference, London, England, April 1987

• Improved Modal Data Base for Generalized Beam Modifications, C.M.Chou, J.O'Callahan, P.Avitabile, AMD Vol. 76, Symposium of Reanalysis of Structural Dynamic Models, 1986 ASME Winter Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, December 1986

• Development of an Improved Modal Data Base for Structural Dynamic Modifications, J.O'Callahan, P.Avitabile, C.M.Chou, Symposium of Signal Processing and Modal Analysis in Engineering Acoustics and Vibration, 1986 American Society for Engineering Education Conference, Cinn., OH, June 1986

• Structural Modification Using Active and Passive Structural Elements, G.D.Shepard, J.O'Callahan, P.Avitabile, Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference, Los Angeles, CA, Feb 1986

• An Efficient Method Of Determining Rotational Degrees Of Freedom From Analytical And Experimental Modal Data, J.O'Callahan, P.Avitabile, R.Madden, I.W.Lieu, Fourth International Modal Analysis Conference, Los Angeles, CA, Feb 1986

• A Study Of Local Eigenvalue Modification Procedure Using A Generalized Beam Element, J.O'Callahan, C.M.Chou, P.Avitabile, 1984 American Controls Conference, San Diego, CA, Jun 1984

• Pseudo Dynamic Qualification Of Seismic Category I Valve Assemblies, P.Avitabile, H.Sonderegger, ASME Paper 84-PVP-15, 1984

• Development Of Mass and Stiffness Matrices For An Analytical Model Using Experimental Modal Data, J.O'Callahan, P.Avitabile, R.Leung, Second International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Feb 1984

• A Structural Modification Procedure Using Complex Modes, J.O'Callahan, P.Avitabile, First International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Nov 1982

• Experimental Modal Survey - A Case History, P.Avitabile, H.Robinson, First International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, FL, Nov 1982

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