Laboratory for Dynamics of Machines and Structures

Area of Interest

  • Structural dynamics
  • Modal analysis (experimental, numerical, analytical)
  • Dynamics of multi-body systems
  • Fault identification
  • Vibration fatigue
  • Structure-borne noise
  • Impact dynamics
  • Dynamics of moving continua
  • Signal processing (CWT, HOS)
  • Nonlinear mechanical vibrations
  • Rotor-dynamics
  • Digital image correlation

Projects

Domestic Research Projects
International Research Projects

Selected Research Articles

Full list of published research
153
Application of thermoelasticity in the frequency-domain multiaxial vibration-fatigue criterion
 J. Šonc, K. Zaletelj and J. Slavič
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2024

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2024.112002

More research on: optical methods, vibration fatigue,
152
Frequency-Dependent Fatigue Properties of Additively Manufactured PLA
 M. Česnik and J. Slavič
Polymers, 2024

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16152147

More research on: fatigue properties, frequency dependence, vibration-fatigue test, high-frequency dynamic response,
151
Self-aware active metamaterial cell 3D-printed in a single process
 T. Košir, M. Zupan and J. Slavič
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2024

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2024.109591

More research on: 3D printing,
150
On the experimental coupling with continuous interfaces using frequency based substructuring
 D. Ocepek, F. Trainotti, G. Čepon, D.J. Rixen and M. Boltežar
Mechanical systems and signal processing, 2024

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2024.111517
149
Mode-shape magnification in high-speed camera measurements
 K. Čufar, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical systems and signal processing, 2024

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/J.YMSSP.2024.111336

More research on: optical methods,
148
A hybrid modeling strategy for training data generation in machine learning-based structural health monitoring
 T. Vrtač, D. Ocepek, M. Česnik, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Mechanical systems and signal processing, 2023

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2023.110937
147
Single-pixel optical-flow-based experimental modal analysis
 I. Tomac, J. Slavič and D. Gorjup
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Volume 202, November 2023, 110686

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2023.110686

More research on: advanced signal processing, optical methods,
146
Strain Experimental Modal Analysis of an Euler-Bernoulli Beam Based on the Thermoelastic Principle
 K. Zaletelj, J. Slavič, J. Šonc and M. Boltežar
Mechanical systems and signal processing, 2023

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2023.110655

More research on: optical methods, vibration fatigue,
145
Manufacturing of single-process 3D-printed piezoelectric sensors with electromagnetic protection using thermoplastic material extrusion
 T. Košir and J. Slavič
Additive Manufacturing, 2023

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2023.103699

More research on: 3D printing,
144
Simultaneous Non-Contact Identification of the Elastic Modulus, Damping and Coefficient of Thermal Expansion in 3D-Printed Structures
 G. Krivic and J. Slavič
Polymer Testing, 2023

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2023.108131

More research on: 3D printing,
143
Impact-Pose Estimation Using ArUco Markers in Structural Dynamics
 G. Čepon, D. Ocepek, M. Kodrič, M. Demšar, T. Bregar and M. Boltežar
Experimental Techniques, 2023

download pdf   more   https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40799-023-00646-0
142
Training artificial neural networks using substructuring techniques: Application to joint identification
 J. Korbar, D. Ocepek, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2023

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2023.110426
141
Morlet-wave-based modal identification in the time domain
 I. Tomac and J. Slavič
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Volume 192, June 2023, 110243

download pdf   Open source   video   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2023.110243

More research on: advanced signal processing,
140
Accelerated vibration-fatigue characterization for 3D-printed structures: Application to fused-filament-fabricated PLA samples
 M. Česnik, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
International Journal of Fatigue, Volume 171, June 2023

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2023.107574

More research on: vibration fatigue, 3D printing,
139
Vibration fatigue by spectral methods-A review with open-source support
 A. Zorman, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Volume 190, 1 May 2023, 2023

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2023.110149

More research on: vibration fatigue,
138
Design principles for a single-process 3D-printed stacked dielectric actuators — Theory and experiment
 T. Barši Palmić and J. Slavič
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2023

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2023.108128

More research on: 3D printing,
137
Modeling of single-process 3D-printed piezoelectric sensors with resistive electrodes: the low-pass filtering effect
 T. Košir and J. Slavič
Polymers, 2023

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15010158

More research on: 3D printing,
136
Expansion of the dynamic strain field in 3D-printed structures using a hybrid modeling approach
 M. Kodrič, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Measurement, 2023

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2022.112339
135
Multi-Level Curvature-Based Parametrization and Model Updating Using a 3D Full-Field Response
 K. Zaletelj, D. Gorjup, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2023

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109927

More research on: optical methods,
134
Single-process 3D-printed stacked dielectric actuator
 T. Barši Palmić and J. Slavič
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 2022

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2022.107555

More research on: 3D printing,
133
Estimation of the frequency response functions for operational assemblies using independent source characterization
 D. Ocepek, T. Vrtač, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2023

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109542
132
Modal-interaction approach to the strong structural-acoustic coupling of an elastic Helmholtz resonator and an acoustic cavity containing a heavy fluid
 M. Oblak, M. Pirnat and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2022

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2022.117120
131
System Equivalent Model Mixing: A Modal Domain Formulation
 M. Pogačar, D. Ocepek, F. Trainotti, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2022

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109239
130
Characterization of sensor location variations in admittance-based TPA methods
 D. Ocepek, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2022

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2022.116888
129
Sensitivity-based characterization of the bias errors in frequency based substructuring
 G. Čepon, D. Ocepek, J. Korbar, T. Bregar and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2022

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2021.108800
128
pyFBS: A Python package for Frequency Based Substructuring
 T. Bregar, A. El Mahmoudi, M. Kodrič, D. Ocepek, F. Trainotti, M. Pogačar, M. Göldeli, G. Čepon, M. Boltežar and D. Rixen
Journal of Open Source Software, 2022

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.21105/joss.03399
127
An expansion based on System Equivalent Model Mixing: from a limited number of points to a full-field dynamic response
 M. Kodrič, T. Bregar, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Measurement, 2022

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2021.110522
126
Single-Process 3D-Printed Triaxial Accelerometer
 M. Arh and J. Slavič
Advanced Materials Technologies, 2022

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202101321

More research on: 3D printing,
125
Single-process fused filament fabrication 3d-printed high-sensitivity dynamic piezoelectric sensor
 T. Košir and J. Slavič
Additive Manufacturing, 102482, November 2021

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2021.102482

More research on: 3D printing,
124
Damping identification based on a high-speed camera
 I. Tomac and J. Slavič
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Volume 166, March 2022, 108485

download pdf   Open source   video   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2021.108485

More research on: advanced signal processing, optical methods,
123
Single-process 3D-printed structures with vibration durability self-awareness
 M. Palmieri, J. Slavič and F. Cianetti
Additive Manufacturing, Volume 47, 2021

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2021.102303

More research on: 3d printing, vibration fatigue,
122
Full-field DIC-based model updating for localized parameter identification
 K. Zaletelj, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 164, p. 108287, February 2022

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2021.108287

More research on: optical methods,
121
Weakening of the multi-point constraints in modal substructuring using singular value decomposition
 M. Pogačar, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 163, p. 108109, January 2022

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2021.108109
120
On the estimation of structural admittances from acoustic measurement using a dynamic substructuring approach
 D. Ocepek, M. Kodrič, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Applied Acoustics, 2021

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2021.108115
119
Laser-Light Speckle Formation for Deflection-Shape Identification Using Digital Image Correlation
 K. Zaletelj, V. Agrež, J. Slavič, R. Petkovšek and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 161, p. 107899, December 2021

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2021.107899

More research on: optical methods,
118
Short-time Fatigue-Life Estimation for Non-Stationary Processes Considering Structural Dynamics
 A. Zorman, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
International Journal of Fatigue, 2021

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2021.106178

More research on: vibration fatigue,
117
Experimental framework for identifying inconsistent measurements in frequency-based substructuring
 M. Kodrič, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2021

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2020.107562
116
Design principles for a single-process 3d-printed accelerometer – theory and experiment
 M. Arh, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 152, p. 107475, May 2021

download pdf   video   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2020.107475

More research on: 3D printing,
115
Still-camera multiview Spectral Optical Flow Imaging for 3D operating-deflection-shape identification
 D. Gorjup, J. Slavič, A. Babnik and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 152, p. 107456, May 2021

download pdf   video   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2020.107456

More research on: optical methods,
114
Near-to-node modal identification using multiple related response models
 M. Pogačar, T. Bregar, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Measurement, 2020

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2020.108793
113
Full-field FRF estimation from noisy high-speed-camera data using a dynamic substructuring approach
 T. Bregar, K. Zaletelj, G. Čepon, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2020

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2020.107263

More research on: optical methods,
112
Performance of the Expanded Virtual Point Transformation on a Complex Test Structure
 T. Bregar, A. El Mahmoudi, G. Čepon, D. J. Rixen and M. Boltežar
Experimental Techniques, August 2020

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1007/s40799-020-00398-1
111
Experimental Identification of the Dynamic Piezoresistivity of Fused-Filament-Fabricated Structures
 M. Arh, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Additive Manufacturing, 36:101493, December 2020

download pdf   video   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2020.101493

More research on: 3D printing,
110
Process parameters for FFF 3D-printed conductors for applications in sensors
 T. Barši Palmić, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Sensors (2020), 20(16), 4542

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.3390/s20164542

More research on: 3D printing,
109
Strain proportional damping in Bernoulli-Euler beam theory
 D. Lisitano, J. Slavič, E. Bonisoli and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing (2020)

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2020.106907
108
Thermoelasticity-based modal damage identification
 L. Capponi, J. Slavič, G. Rossi and M. Boltežar
International Journal of Fatigue (2020)

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105661

More research on: vibration fatigue, optical methods,
107
SciPy 1.0: fundamental algorithms for scientific computing in Python
 P. Virtanen, R. Gommers, TE Oliphant and J. Slavič et al.
Nature Methods (2020)

more   http://doi.org/10.1038/s41592-019-0686-2
106
Harmonic Equivalence of the Impulse Loads in Vibration Fatigue
 P. Ogrinec, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mechanical Engineering 65(2019)11-12, 631-640

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.5545/sv-jme.2019.6197
105
Including directly measured rotations in the virtual point transformation
 T. Bregar, N. Holeček, G. Čepon, D. J. Rixen and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, p. 106440, October 2019

download pdf   more   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2019.106440
104
Frequency domain triangulation for full-field 3D operating-deflection-shape identification
 D. Gorjup, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 133, p. 106287, August 2019

download pdf   video   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2019.106287

More research on: optical methods,
103
Structure-Borne Noise at PWM Excitation Using an Extended Field Reconstruction Method and Modal Decomposition
 J. Luznar, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering 65(2019)9, 471-481, August 2019

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.5545/sv-jme.2019.6115
102
Dynamic Measurements Using FDM 3D-Printed Embedded Strain Sensors
 M. Maurizi, J. Slavič, F. Cianetti, M. Jerman, J. Valentinčič, A. Lebar and M. Boltežar
Sensors, Volume 19, June 12 2019, Article #2661

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.3390/s19122661

More research on: 3D printing,
101
Vibration fatigue at half-sine impulse excitation in the time and frequency domains
 P. Ogrinec, J. Slavič, M. Česnik and M. Boltežar
International Journal of Fatigue, Volume 123, June 2019, Pages 308-317

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2019.02.031

More research on: vibration fatigue,
100
Experimental Modal Analysis on Full-Field DSLR Camera Footage Using Spectral Optical Flow Imaging
 J. Javh, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 434, 2018, Pages 213-220

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2018.07.046

More research on: optical methods,
99
A review of continuous contact-force models in multibody dynamics
 L. Skrinjar, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. Volume 145, September 2018, Pages 171-187

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2018.07.010
98
On multibody-system equilibrium-point selection during joint-parameter identification: A numerical and experimental analysis
 G. Čepon, J. Rogelj, L. Knez and M. Boltežar
Mechanism and Machine Theory, Volume 128, October 2018, Pages 287–297

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2018.06.006
97
On the performance of direct piezoelectric rotational accelerometers in experimental structural dynamics
 A. Drozg, J. Rogelj, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Measurement, Volume 127, October 2018, Pages 292–298

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2018.05.081
96
A Smooth Contact-State Transition in a Dynamic Model of Rolling-Element Bearings
 M. Razpotnik, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 430, 15 September 2018, Pages 196–213

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2018.05.041
95
An impedance tube submerged in a liquid for the low-frequency transmission-loss measurement of a porous material
 M. Oblak, M. Pirnat and M. Boltežar
Applied Acoustics, Volume 139, October 2018, Pages 203-212

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2018.04.014
94
Experimental research on structure-borne noise at pulse-width-modulation excitation
 J. Luznar, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Applied Acoustics, Volume 137, August 2018, Pages 33-39

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2018.03.005
93
Introduction of Welds into the Dynamic Model of Laminated Structures
 P. Ogrinec, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 64, February 2018, Pages 73-81

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.5545/sv-jme.2017.4915
92
Wear Rate vs Dynamic and Material Properties at Elevated Temperatures for a Copper-Graphite Brush
 A. Turel, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 64 (3), February 2018, Pages 169-175

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.5545/sv-jme.2017.5115
91
Measuring full-field displacement spectral components using photographs taken with a DSLR camera via an analogue Fourier integral
 J. Javh, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 100, p. 17-27, Feb 2018

download pdf   video   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2017.07.024

More research on: optical methods,
90
Vibration fatigue using modal decomposition
 M. Mršnik, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 98, p. 548-556, Jan 2018

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2017.03.052

More research on: vibration fatigue,
89
High frequency modal identification on noisy high-speed camera data
 J. Javh, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 98, p. 344-351, Jan 2018

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2017.05.008

More research on: optical methods,
88
Non-Stationarity Index in Vibration Fatigue: Theoretical and Experimental Research
 L. Capponi, M. Česnik, J. Slavič, F. Cianetti and M. Boltežar
International Journal of Fatigue, Volume 104, November 2017, Pages 221-230

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2017.07.020

More research on: vibration fatigue,
87
The importance of harmonic versus random excitation for a human finger
 J. Slavič, L. Knez and M. Boltežar
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Vol. 131-132, p. 507-515, Oct 2017

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2017.08.017
86
A Sequential Approach to the Biodynamic Modeling of a Human Finger
 L. Knez, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Shock and Vibration, Vol. 2017, Article ID8791406, Aug 2017

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1155/2017/8791406
85
Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation in a Pre-Stressed Large-Displacements Dynamical System
 L. Skrinjar, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 63, p. 417-425, Jul 2017

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.5545/sv-jme.2017.4561
84
Damping heat coefficient – Theoretical and experimental research on a vibrating beam
 M. Mihalec, J. Javh, F. Cianetti, M. Moretti, G. Rossi, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 400, 21 July 2017, Pages 13–21

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2017.04.023

More research on: optical methods,
83
The effort of the dynamic simulation on the fatigue damage evaluation of flexible mechanical systems loaded by non-Gaussian and non stationary loads
 F. Cianetti, M. Palmieri, J. Slavič, C. Braccesi and G. Morettini
International Journal of Fatigue, Volume 103, October 2017, Pages 60–72

download pdf   more   http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2017.05.020

More research on: vibration fatigue,
82
Full-degrees-of-freedom frequency based substructuring
 A. Drozg, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Volume 98, 1 January 2018, Pages 570-579

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2017.04.051
81
Coupled thermo-structural analysis of a bimetallic strip using the absolute nodal coordinate formulation
 G. Čepon, B. Starc, B. Zupančič and M. Boltežar
Multibody System Dynamics, 2017

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11044-017-9574-7
80
A Validated Model for a Pin-Slot Clearance Joint
 L. Skrinjar, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Nonlinear Dyn (2017) 88: 131-143

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11071-016-3234-y
79
Electrical contact resistance and wear of a dynamically excited metal-graphite brush
 A. Turel, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Advances in Mechanical Engineering (2017), Vol. 9, Num. 3, p. 1-8

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1687814017694801
78
A mixed-contact formulation for a dynamics simulation of flexible systems: an integration with model-reduction techniques
 B. Starc, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 393, April 2017, Pages 145-156

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2017.01.026
77
Non-Gaussianity and Non-Stationarity in Vibration Fatigue
 M. Palmieri, M. Česnik, J. Slavič, F. Cianetti and M. Boltežar
International Journal of Fatigue, Volume 97, April 2017, Pages 9-19

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2016.12.017

More research on: vibration fatigue,
76
The Subpixel Resolution of Optical-Flow-Based Modal Analysis
 J. Javh, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Vol. 88, p. 89–99, May 2017

download pdf   video   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2016.11.009

More research on: optical methods,
75
The influence of washing machine-leg hardness on its dynamics response within component-mode synthesis techniques
 B. Starc, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Volume 127, July 2017, Pages 23-30

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2016.10.005
74
Design of damping layout using spatial-damping identification methods
 M. Brumat, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Volume 127, July 2016, Pages 41-46

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2016.07.041
73
Assessment of the Fatigue Parameters from Random Vibration Testing: Application to a Rivet Joint
 M. Česnik, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 62, Issue 7-8, 2016, Pages 471-482

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.5545/sv-jme.2016.3774

More research on: vibration fatigue,
72
Synchrosqueezed Wavelet Transform for Damping Identification
 M. Mihalec, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Volume 80, 1 December 2016, Pages 324-334

download pdf   Open source   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2016.05.005

More research on: advanced signal processing,
71
Spatial damping identification in the frequency domain - A Theoretical and Experimental Comparison
 M. Brumat, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, 376:182 - 193, 2016

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2016.04.006
70
Multiaxial Vibration Fatigue - A Theoretical and Experimental Comparison
 M. Mršnik, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Volumes 76–77, August 2016, Pages 409-423

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2016.02.012

More research on: vibration fatigue,
69
Vibration-Fatigue Damage Accumulation for Structural Dynamics with Non-linearities
 U. Proso, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 106 (2016): 72-77

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2015.12.005

More research on: vibration fatigue,
68
The influence of bearing stiffness on the vibration properties of statically overdetermined gearboxes
 M. Razpotnik, T. Bischof and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 351, 1 September 2015, Pages 221-235

download pdf   more   http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2015.04.021
67
Identification of Out-of-Plane Material Characteristics through Sheet-Metal Blanking
 Š. Bolka, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mechanical Engineering 61(2015)4, 217-226

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Multiaxial Fatigue Criteria for Random Stress Response - Theoretical and Experimental Comparison
 M. Mršnik, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Procedia Engineering, Volume 101, 2015, Pages 459-466

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An interface force measurements-based substructure identification and an analysis of the uncertainty propagation
 T.Kranjc, J.Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Volumes 56–57, May 2015, Pages 2-14

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64
A comparison of the strain and the classic experimental modal analysis
 T. Kranjc, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Vibration and Control, published online 29 April 2014

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Fatigue Damage for Sweep-Sine and Random Accelerated Vibration Testing
 V. Pahor Kos, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Advances in Mechanical Engineering ID 340545

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62
Minimization of the positional errors for an accurate determination of the kinematic parameters of a rigid-body system with miniature inertial sensors
 J.Žumer, J.Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanism and Machine Theory, Volume 81, November 2014, Pages 193-208

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61
Vibrational Fatigue and Structural Dynamics for Harmonic and Random Loads
 M. Česnik and J. Slavič
Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 60, Issue 5, 2014, Pages 339-348

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60
Tuned-Sinusoidal Method for the Operational Modal Analysis of Small and Light Structures
 D. Rovšček, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 60, Issues 3, 2014, Pages 187–194

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59
Evaluation of the Young's Modulus of Rubber-Like Materials Bonded to Rigid Surfaces with Respect to Poisson's Ratio
 D. Koblar, J. Škofic and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 60, Issue 7-8, 2014, Pages 506-511

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58
Parametric Study of a Permanent-Magnet Stepper Motor’s Stepping Accuracy Potential
 J. Škofic, D. Koblar and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 60, Issue 4, 2014, Pages 255-264

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57
Structural-acoustic model of a rectangular plate-cavity system with an attached distributed mass and internal sound source: theory and experiment
 M.Pirnat, G.Čepon and M.Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 333, Issue 7, 31 March 2014, Pages 2003-2018

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56
A novel laboratory blanking apparatus for the experimental identification of blanking parameters
 J. Slavič, S. Bolka, V. Bratuš and M. Boltežar
Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Volume 214, Issue 2, February 2014, Pages 507-513

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55
The mass normalisation of the displacement and strain mode shapes in a strain experimental modal analysis using the mass-change strategy
 T. Kranjc, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 332, Issue 26, 23 December 2013, Pages 6968-6981

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Evaluation of the frequency-dependent Young’s modulus and damping factor of rubber from experiment and their implementation in a finite-element analysis
 D. Koblar and M. Boltežar
Experimental Techniques, published online 11 November 2013

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53
Numerical Modeling of the Rotor Movement in a Permanent-Magnet Stepper Motor
 J. Škofic and M. Boltežar
IET Electric Power Applications, Volume 8, Issue 4, 2014, Pages 155 – 163

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A Generalized Magnetostrictive-Forces Approach to the Computation of the Magnetostriction-Induced Vibration of Laminated Steel Structures
 M. Javorski, G. Čepon, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Vol. 49, No. 11, November 2013

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51
Frequency-based structural modification for the case of base excitation
 M. Česnik, J. Slavič, P. Čermelj and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 332, Issue 20, 30 September 2013, Pages 5029–5039

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Operational mode-shape normalisation with a structural modification for small and light structures
 D. Rovšček, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Volume 42, Issues 1–2, January 2014, Pages 1–13

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49
A Thick Anisotropic Plate Element in the Framework of an Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation
 M.Langerholc, J. Slavič and M.Boltežar
Nonlinear Dynamics, July 2013, Volume 73, Issue 1-2, pp 183-198

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Absolute Nodal Coordinates in Digital Image Correlation
 M.Langerholc, J. Slavič and M.Boltežar
Experimental Mechanics, June 2013, Volume 53, Issue 5, pp 807-818

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47
The use of strain sensors in an experimental modal analysis of small and light structures with free-free boundary conditions
 D. Rovšček, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Vibration and Control, 2013, Volume 19, Issue 7, May 2013, Pages 1072-1079

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46
Introduction of the linear contact model in the dynamic model of laminated structure dynamics: an experimental and numerical identification
 M. Pirnat, G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 64, Pages 144–154

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45
A Multi-Axis Biodynamic Measuring Handle for a Human Hand-Arm System
 L. Knez, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 59, Issue 2, FEB 2013, Pages 71-80

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44
Frequency-Domain Methods for a Vibration-Fatigue-Life Estimation - Application to Real Data
 M. Mršnik, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
International Journal of Fatigue, Vol. 47, p. 8-17, 2013

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43
Frequency Characteristics of Magnetostriction in Electrical Steel Related to the Structural Vibrations
 M. Javorski, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Vol. 48, Issue 12, December 2012, Pages 4727–4734

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Uninterrupted and accelerated vibrational fatigue testing with simultaneous monitoring of the natural frequency and damping
 M.Česnik, J. Slavič and M.Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 331, Issue 24, 19 November 2012, Pages 5370–5382

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41
An advanced nonlinear model of a low-g mems accelerometer for a computer pen
 J. Žumer, D. Reynaerts and M. Boltežar
Measurement, 2012, Volume 45, Issue 3, April 2012, Pages 459-468

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40
Experimental validation of a complex, large-scale, rigid-body mechanism
 M.Langerholc, M.Česnik, J. Slavič and M.Boltežar
Engineering Structures, March 2012 vol. 36, Pages 220-227

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39
Development of a liquid-flow pulsator
 A.Svete, J.Kutin, I.Bajsić and J. Slavič
Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Vol 23, Issue 1, Mar 2012, Pages 1–8

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38
Improved model of a ball bearing for the simulation of vibration signals due to faults during run-up
 M.Tadina and M.Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 330, Issue 17, 15 August 2011, Pages 4287–4301

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37
Validation of a Flexible Multibody Belt-Drive Model
 G. Čepon, L. Manin and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 57, Issues 7-8, May 2011, Pages 539-546

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36
Typical bearing-fault rating using force measurements: application to real data
 J. Slavič, A. Brković and M. Boltežar
Journal of Vibration and Control, December 2011 vol. 17 no. 14 2164-2174

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Damping identification with the Morlet-wave
 J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2011, Volume 25, Issue 5, July 2011, Pages 1632-1645

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Measuring Dynamic Loads on a Foldable City Bicycle
 M. Pirnat, Z. Savšek and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 57, Issue 1, JAN 2011, Pages 21-26

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33
Experimental identification of the contact parameters between a V-ribbed belt and a pulley
 G. Čepon, L. Manin and M. Boltežar
Mechanism and Machine Theory, Volume 45, Issue 10, October 2010, Pages 1424-1433

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32
Characterization of the Dynamic Behaviour of a Basketball Goal Mounted on a Ceiling
 M. Javorski, P. Čermelj and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 56, Issues 7-8, July-August 2010, Pages 505-510

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On the modeling of vibration transmission over a spatially curved cable with casing
 M. Otrin and M. Boltežar
J. Sound Vib., 2009, Issues 4-5, Vol. 325, 798-815

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30
Introduction of damping into flexible multibody belt-drive model
 G. Čepon, L.Manin and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 324, Issues 1-2, 10 July 2009, Pages 283-296

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29
Spatial-mode-shape identification using a continuous wavelet transform
 M. Česnik, J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Volume 55, 5, May 2009, Pages 277-285

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The influence of the coordinate reduction on the identification of the joint dynamic properties
 D. Čelič and M. Boltežar
Mech. syst. signal process., Volume 23, Issue 4, May 2009, Pages 1260-1271

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27
Identification of the dynamic properties of joints using frequency–response functions
 D. Čelič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 317, Issues 1-2, 21 October 2008, Pages 158-174

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26
Characterization of the vibrations and structural noise of a suction unit's cover
 J. Žumer, A. Biček and M. Boltežar
Strojniški vestnik = Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2008, Volume 54, Issue 12, 2008, Pages 883-891

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Dynamics of a belt-drive system using a linear complementarity problem for the belt–pulley contact description
 G. Čepon and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 319, Issues 3–5, 23 January 2009, Pages 1019-1035

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24
The vibration over a spatially curved steel wire with an outer band
 M. Otrin and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mech Eng., 2007, vol. 53, 10, 635-656

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Vibration Analysis of an Alternator's Rectifier
 V. Pahor Kos, M. Furlan, M. Berce and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mech Eng., 2007, vol. 53, 10, 714-725

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A new approach to roughness-induced vibrations on a slider
 J. Slavič, M.D. Bryant and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 306, Issues 3-5, 9 October 2007, Pages 732-750

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21
Damped lateral vibrations of straight and curved cables with no axial pre-load
 M. Otrin and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2007, vol. 300, Issues 3-5, 676-694

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Computing the dynamic response of an axially moving continuum
 G. Cepon and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2007, vol 300, is 1-2, 316-329

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19
Simulating Multibody Dynamics With Rough Contact Surfaces and Run-in Wear
 J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol 45, Num 3-4, August 2006, 353 - 365

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Modelling localised nonlinearities using the harmonic nonlinear super model
 P. Cermelj and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2006, vol. 298, 4-5, 1099-1112

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17
Fault Detection of DC Electric Motors Using the Bispectral Analysis
 M. Boltežar and J. Slavič
Meccanica, Vol 41, Num 3, June 2006, 283-297

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Measuring the dynamic forces to identify the friction of a graphite-copper contact for variable temperature and current
 J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Wear, Vol 260, Issues 9-10, May 2006, 1136-1144

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15
Non-linearity and non-smoothness in multi-body dynamics : application to woodpecker toy
 J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2006, vol 220, issue 3, 285-296

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Modelling and analyzing the dynamics of an electric-motor brush
 J. Slavič, M. Nastran and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mech Eng., 2006, vol 52, issue 2, 126-137

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Vibro-acoustic modelling of an alternator
 M. Furlan, R. Rebec, A. Černigoj, D. Čelič, P. Čermelj and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mech Eng., 2006, vol. 52, 2, 126-137

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Viscously damped transverse vibrations of an axially-moving string
 N. Jaksić and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mech Eng., 2005, vol 51, issue 9, 560-569

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Enhancements to the continuous wavelet transform for damping identifications on short signals
 M. Boltežar and J. Slavič
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Sep 2004, Volume 18, Issue 5, p. 1065-1076

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On the optimality during parameter identification
 M. Boltežar and N. Jaksić
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 275, Issues 1–2, 6 August 2004, Pages 331-349

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An indirect approach to investigating the dynamics of a structure containing ball bearings
 P. Čermelj and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 276, Issues 1–2, 6 September 2004, Pages 401-417

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Fault detection in DC electro motors using the continuous wavelet transform
 M. Boltežar, I. Simonovski and M. Furlan
Meccanica, 2003, vol. 38, is. 2, 251-264

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The norms and variances of the Gabor, Morlet and general harmonic wavelet functions
 I. Simonovski and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 264, Issue 3, 10 July 2003, Pages 545-557

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A coupled electromagnetic-mechanical-acoustic model of a DC electric motor
 M. Furlan, A. Černigoj and M. Boltežar
Compel, 2003, vol 22, is 4, 1155-1165

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Damping identification using a continuous wavelet transform: application to real data
 J. Slavič, I. Simonovski and M. Boltežar
Journal of Sound and Vibration, Volume 262, Issue 2, 24 April 2003, Pages 291-307

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Enhanced identification of damping using continuous wavelet transform
 J. Slavič and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mech Eng., 2002, Vol 48, Issue 11, 621-631

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Parameter identification for single-degree-of-freedom dynamic systems
 N. Jaksić and M. Boltežar
Journal of Mech. Eng., 2002, vol 48, is. 6, 302-317

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Bispectral analysis of the cutting process
 I. Simonovski, M. Boltežar, J. Gradišek, E. Govekar, I. Grabec and A. Kuhelj
Mechanical system and signal processing, 2002, vol 16, is 6, 1093-1104

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Measurement of the bending vibration frequencies of a rotating turbo wheel using an optical fibre reflective sensor
 J. Slavič, P. Čermelj, A. Babnik, J. Rejec, J. Možina and M. Boltežar
Measurement Science and Technology, 2002, vol. 13, 4, 477-482

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