Prof. Wei-Hsin Liao Profile

KEYWORDS: Wind energy, Energy harvesting, Numerical simulations, Sensors, Failure analysis, Magnetism, Motion models, Ferroelectric materials, Ferroelectric polymers, Mechanical engineering, Piezoelectric effects, Nonlinear frequency conversion

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Proceedings Article | 29 March 2019 Open Access

Journey from energy harvesting and 4D printing to medical applications (Conference Presentation)

Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 10967, 1096703 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2514303

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Proceedings Article | 27 March 2019 Paper

Analysis of the interference in typical rotational plucking energy harvester

Shitong Fang, Xinlei Fu, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 10967, 1096727 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2514047

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Wind energy, Solar energy, Ferroelectric materials, Analytical research, Sensors, Resistance, Transducers, Systems modeling, Structural design

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Proceedings Article | 27 March 2019 Presentation + Paper

A high sensitivity piezoelectric MEMS accelerometer based on aerosol deposition method

Xuewen Gong, Chao-Ting Chen, Wen-Jong Wu , Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 10970, 1097026 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2514224

KEYWORDS: Ferroelectric materials, Aerosols, Microelectromechanical systems, Sensors, Amplifiers, Deposition processes, Electrodes, Structural design, Photoresist materials, Sol-gels

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Proceedings Article | 21 March 2019 Paper

A bidirectional energy conversion circuit for piezoelectric energy harvesting and vibration exciting purposes

Bao Zhao, Jiahua Wang, Junrui Liang, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 10967, 109670J (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2515217

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Complex systems, Switches, Transducers, Electromechanical design, Capacitors, Interfaces, Oscillators, Piezoelectric effects, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 27 March 2018 Paper

Design of smart harvester for capturing energy from human ankle dorsiflexion to reduce user effort

Mingjing Cai, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 10598, 105982Q (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2296753

KEYWORDS: Switches, Energy efficiency, Kinematics, Electromagnetism

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2018 Paper

Triggering the high-energy orbit oscillation of bistable energy harvesters using electrical coupling

Jiahua Wang, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 10595, 105950S (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2296747

KEYWORDS: Electromagnetism, Switches

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Proceedings Article | 11 May 2017 Presentation

Research and development of energy harvesting from vibrations and human motions (Conference Presentation)

Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 10172, 101720H (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2260411

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Actuators, Electronics, Mobile devices, Remote sensing, Sensing systems, Motion models, Switching, Electromagnetism, Fluid dynamics

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 2017 Paper

Design of smart prosthetic knee utilizing magnetorheological damper

F. Gao, Y. Liu, W. Liao

Proceedings Volume 10168, 101681B (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2259956

KEYWORDS: Biomimetics, Energy harvesting, Actuators, Energy efficiency, Gait analysis, Magnetism, Solid modeling, Computer aided design, Fluid dynamics, Silicon, Mechanical engineering, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 2017 Paper

Modeling of plucking piezoelectric energy harvesters with contact theory

Xinlei Fu, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 10164, 101641E (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2259962

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Systems modeling, Wind energy, Resistors, Electronics, Sensor networks, Ferroelectric polymers, Ferroelectric materials, Resistance, Smart materials, Mechanical engineering

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 2016 Paper

A mechanical energy harvested magnetorheological damper with linear-rotary motion converter

Ki Sum Chu, Li Zou, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 9803, 980309 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219092

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Power supplies, Prototyping, Copper, Resistance, Mechanical efficiency, Lithium, Roads, Magnetism, Signal generators

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Proceedings Article | 15 April 2016 Paper

A dimensionless model of impact piezoelectric energy harvesting with dissipation

Xinlei Fu, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 9799, 97991J (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219014

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Wind energy, Resistance, Motion models, Solar energy, Process modeling, Smart materials, Mechanical engineering, Upconversion, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 3 April 2015 Paper

Regenerative magnetorheological dampers for vehicle suspensions

Chao Chen, Li Zou, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 9435, 94353K (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2084509

KEYWORDS: Magnetism, Roads, Energy harvesting, Finite element methods, Vibration control, Electromagnetism, Resistance, Integration, Sensors, Safety

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Proceedings Article | 2 April 2015 Paper

Enhanced piezoelectric energy harvesting of a bistable oscillator with an elastic magnifier

Guang Qing Wang, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 9431, 943139 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2085633

KEYWORDS: Oscillators, Energy harvesting, Complex systems, Electronics engineering, Mechanical engineering, Systems modeling, Smart structures, System integration, Current controlled current source, Magnetism

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Proceedings Article | 2 April 2015 Paper

Design optimization of a magnetorheological brake in powered knee orthosis

Hao Ma, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 9431, 94311J (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2084513

KEYWORDS: Magnetism, Finite element methods, Gait analysis, Actuators, Optimization (mathematics), Resistance, Energy efficiency, Structural design, Model-based design, Diffractive optical elements

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2014 Paper

On the counteractive effect of dielectric loss in piezoelectric energy harvesting

Junrui Liang, Shuo Shi, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 9057, 90571F (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2046184

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Interfaces, Rhodium, Energy harvesting, Systems modeling, Cerium, Circuit switching, Switches, Resistance, Switching

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2014 Paper

Vibration characteristics of a discal piezoelectric transducer with spiral interdigitated electrodes

Chengliang Pan, Wei-Hsin Liao, Yongbin Liu, Zhihua Feng

Proceedings Volume 9057, 90571A (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2046196

KEYWORDS: Electrodes, Transducers, Commercial off the shelf technology, Piezoelectric effects, Acoustics, Mechanical engineering, Sensors, Matrices, Differential equations, Bessel functions

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Proceedings Article | 19 April 2013 Paper

A regenerative damper with MR fluids working between gear transmissions

Yan Chan, Chao Chen, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 8692, 86922R (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2009687

KEYWORDS: Magnetism, Prototyping, Velocity measurements, Fluid dynamics, Vibration control, Dynamical systems, Electromagnetism, Signal generators, Control systems, Energy harvesting

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 2013 Paper

Continuous variable transmission and regenerative braking devices in bicycles utilizing magnetorheological fluids

Wai Ming Cheung, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 8688, 868810 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2009955

KEYWORDS: Roads, Magnetorheological finishing, Magnetism, RGB color model, Manufacturing, Control systems, Neodymium, Fluid dynamics, Prototyping, Intelligence systems

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Proceedings Article | 31 March 2012 Paper

Feasibility study of self-powered magnetorheological damper systems

Chao Chen, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 8341, 83410Q (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.915175

KEYWORDS: Prototyping, Control systems, Systems modeling, Electromagnetism, Vibration control, Energy harvesting, Magnetism, Resistance, Reliability, Algorithm development

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2011 Paper

Design and analysis of a self-powered, self-sensing magnetorheological damper

Chao Chen, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 7977, 797716 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.880724

KEYWORDS: Magnetism, Prototyping, Electromagnetism, Velocity measurements, Sensors, Energy harvesting, Reliability, Chemical oxygen iodine lasers, Signal processing, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 2010 Paper

Impedance matching for improving piezoelectric energy harvesting systems

Junrui Liang, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 7643, 76430K (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.847524

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Switching, Interfaces, Wind energy, Resistance, Transducers, Capacitance, Rhodium, Solar energy, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 2010 Paper

Design and control of multifunctional magnetorheological actuators for assistive knee braces

H. Guo, W. Liao

Proceedings Volume 7643, 764310 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.847530

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Magnetism, Electromagnetism, Prototyping, Adaptive control, Berkelium, Control systems, Safety, Mechanical engineering, Detection and tracking algorithms

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Proceedings Article | 7 April 2009 Paper

Integrated design and analysis of smart actuators for hybrid assistive knee braces

H. T. Guo, W. H. Liao

Proceedings Volume 7288, 72881U (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.815964

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Magnetism, Fluid dynamics, Prototyping, Iron, 3D modeling, Finite element methods, Sensors, Electromagnetism, Magnetic sensors

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2008 Paper

Development and testing of a magnetorheological actuator for an assistive knee brace

Jinzhou Chen, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 6928, 69281G (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.776194

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Magnetism, Adaptive control, Control systems, Prototyping, Resistance, Finite element methods, Radium, Linear filtering, Microfluidics

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 2007 Paper

Modeling of carbon nanotube composites for vibration damping

R. L. Dai, W. H. Liao

Proceedings Volume 6528, 652809 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.716019

KEYWORDS: Composites, Epoxies, Carbon nanotubes, Finite element methods, Gallium, Chromium, Polymers, Single walled carbon nanotubes, Data modeling, Phase measurement

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Proceedings Article | 5 April 2006 Paper

Active-passive hybrid piezoelectric actuators for high-precision hard disk drive servo systems

Kwong Wah Chan, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 6173, 617303 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658407

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Servomechanisms, Head, Nonlinear control, Feedback control, Ferroelectric materials, Prototyping, Signal processing, Resistance, Composites

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Proceedings Article | 15 March 2006 Paper

On the energy storage devices in piezoelectric energy harvesting

Mingjie Guan, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 6169, 61690C (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.658402

KEYWORDS: Energy harvesting, Energy efficiency, Lithium, Sensor networks, Capacitors, Sensors, Manufacturing, Solar energy, Resistance, Capacitance

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2005 Paper

Pressurized magnetorheological dampers for train suspension

Yiu-Kee Lau, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 5760, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.598638

KEYWORDS: Mathematical modeling, Signal attenuation, Systems modeling, Control systems, Magnetism, Integration, Data modeling, Vibration control, Simulink, Smart materials

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Proceedings Article | 16 May 2005 Paper

Analysis and design of a self-powered piezoelectric microaccelerometer

Wenli Zhou, Wei-Hsin Liao, Wen Li

Proceedings Volume 5763, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.601131

KEYWORDS: Ferroelectric materials, Electrodes, Silicon, Thin films, Sensors, Microelectromechanical systems, Energy harvesting, Electromechanical design, Capacitance, Sol-gels

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 2004 Paper

Feasibility study of a self-powered piezoelectric sensor

Tsz-Ho Ng, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 5389, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.539706

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Capacitors, Chromium, Resistors, Sensor networks, Remote sensing, Electronics, Digital signal processing, Metals, Diodes

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 2004 Paper

Design and analysis of a magnetorheological damper for train suspension

Yiu-Kee Lau, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 5386, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540248

KEYWORDS: Mathematical modeling, Head, Systems modeling, Magnetism, Performance modeling, Signal attenuation, Vibration control, Copper, Control systems, Motion models

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Proceedings Article | 5 August 2003 Paper

Ride quality improvement ability of semi-active, active, and passive suspension systems for railway vehicles

Dai-Hua Wang, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 5056, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.483462

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Fluid dynamics, Signal attenuation, Motion models, Actuators, System integration, Systems modeling, Control systems design, Safety, Vibration control

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Proceedings Article | 15 July 2002 Paper

Implementation of structures with self-sensing piezoelectric actuators incorporating adaptive mechanisms

Wai Law, Wei-Hsin Liao, Jie Huang

Proceedings Volume 4701, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.474666

KEYWORDS: Bridges, Capacitance, Ferroelectric materials, Actuators, Digital signal processing, Sensors, Mechanical sensors, Capacitors, Error analysis, Feedback control

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Proceedings Article | 27 June 2002 Paper

Harmonic analysis of semi-active control with MR dampers

Wei-Hsin Liao, Chun Lai

Proceedings Volume 4697, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.472672

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Vibration control, Mathematical modeling, Data modeling, Microfluidics, Actuators, Magnetism, Smart materials, Reliability, Vibration isolation

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Proceedings Article | 16 August 2001 Paper

Semi-active control of automotive suspension systems with magnetorheological dampers

Hiu Fung Lam, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 4327, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.436523

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Mathematical modeling, Roads, Motion models, Vibration control, Computer simulations, Computing systems, Safety, Device simulation, Digital signal processing

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Proceedings Article | 2 July 2001 Paper

Experimental investigation of an enhanced self-sensing active constrained layer damping treatment

Kwok Ming Wong, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 4331, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.432731

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Control systems, Bridges, Feedback control, Sensors, Signal processing, Vibration control, Linear filtering, Sensing systems, Ferroelectric materials

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Proceedings Article | 24 August 2000 Paper

Vibration control of a suspension system via a magnetorheological fluid damper

Chun Lai, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 4073, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.396404

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Vibration control, Data modeling, Mathematical modeling, Magnetism, Microfluidics, Americium, Actuators, Prototyping, Performance modeling

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2000 Paper

Damping and isolation of the GHM mini-oscillators

Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 3989, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.384552

KEYWORDS: Vibration isolation, Analytical research, Vibration control, Control systems, Optical isolators, Finite element methods, Fourier transforms, Differential equations, Mechanical engineering, Systems modeling

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 1997 Paper

Analysis of edge elements for a new active constrained layer treatment

Wei-Hsin Liao, Kon-Well Wang

Proceedings Volume 3045, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.274190

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Laser phosphor displays, Analytical research, Systems modeling, Kinematics, Matrices, Vibration control, Actuators, Nomenclature, Terbium

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 1996 Paper

Synthesis and control of active constrained layers with enhanced boundary actions

Wei-Hsin Liao, Kon-Well Wang

Proceedings Volume 2715, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.240805

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Actuators, Vibration control, Kinematics, Analytical research, Systems modeling, Stereolithography, Nomenclature, Terbium, Matrices

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 1996 Paper

Analysis and design of viscoelastic materials for active constrained layer damping treatments

Wei-Hsin Liao, Kon-Well Wang

Proceedings Volume 2720, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.239089

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Analytical research, Protactinium, Matrices, Vibration control, Astatine, Actuators, Information operations, Structural dynamics, Mechanical engineering

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Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XVIII

25 March 2024 | Long Beach, California, United States

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2024

25 March 2024 | Long Beach, California, United States

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2023

13 March 2023 | Long Beach, California, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XVII

13 March 2023 | Long Beach, California, United States

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems

7 March 2022 | Long Beach, California, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XVI

7 March 2022 | Long Beach, California, United States

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems

22 March 2021 | Online Only, California, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XV

8 March 2021 | Online Only, California, United States

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems

27 April 2020 | Online Only, California, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XIV

27 April 2020 | Online Only, California, United States

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems

4 March 2019 | Denver, Colorado, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XIII

4 March 2019 | Denver, Colorado, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XII

5 March 2018 | Denver, Colorado, United States

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems

5 March 2018 | Denver, Colorado, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XI

26 March 2017 | Portland, Oregon, United States

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems

26 March 2017 | Portland, Oregon, United States

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems

21 March 2016 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems X

21 March 2016 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems

9 March 2015 | San Diego, California, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems IX

9 March 2015 | San Diego, California, United States

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems

10 March 2014 | San Diego, California, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems VIII

10 March 2014 | San Diego, California, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems VII

10 March 2013 | San Diego, California, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems VII

10 March 2013 | San Diego, California, United States

Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems

10 March 2013 | San Diego, California, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems VI

12 March 2012 | San Diego, California, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems V

7 March 2011 | San Diego, California, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems IV

8 March 2010 | San Diego, California, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems III

9 March 2009 | San Diego, California, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems II

10 March 2008 | San Diego, California, United States

Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems

19 March 2007 | San Diego, California, United States

Damping and Isolation

27 February 2006 | San Diego, California, United States

Damping and Isolation

7 March 2005 | San Diego, California, United States

Damping and Isolation

15 March 2004 | San Diego, CA, United States

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