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Scientific literature references for correlation

For more in-depth information on Modal Analysis and Correlation see:

He, J. and Fu, Z.F., “Modal Analysis”, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2001.
Ewins, D.J., “Modal Testing: Theory, Practice and Application”, Second Edition, Research Studies Press LTD., Baldock, England, 2000.
Allemang, R.J., “The Modal Assurance Criterion — Twenty Years of Use and Abuse”, Sound and Vibration, August 2003.
Friswell, M.I. and Mottershead, J.E., “Finite Element Model Updating in Structural Dynamics”, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1995.
Came, T.G. and Dohrmann, C. R., “A modal test design strategy for model correlation”, International Modal Analysis Conference, Nashville, TN, 13-16 February 1995.
Napolitano, K.L., and Blelloch, P.A., “Automated Selection of Shaker Locations for Modal Tests”, International Modal Analysis Conference on Structural Dynamics, Kissimmee, FL, February 2003.
F. Lembregts, Modal correlation for axisymmetric models with repeated roots – wheel rim case study, ISMA 2016 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering.
B. Franca de Paula, G. Rejdych, T. Chancelier, G. Vermot Des Roches, E. Balmes, On the Influence of Geometry Updating on modal correlation of brake components, XVIII symposium Vibrations, Shocks & Noise (VISHNO), pp.1-13, 2012.

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