K-12 Education

In-Review

Hernandez, E.M. “Identification of Isolated Structural Damage from Incomplete Spectrum Information Using l1-norm Minimization”. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing

Hernandez, E.M. and Polanco, N.R. “Estimating Modal Damping Variance from Insufficient Vibration Tests”. Journal of Structural Control and Health Monitoring

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

Erazo, K. and Hernandez, E.M. “A Model-Based Observer for State and Stress Estimation in Structural and Mechanical Systems: Experimental Validation”. DOI: 10.1016/j.ymssp.2013.10.011

Hernandez, E. and May, G. (2013) “The Dissipated Energy Ratio as Tool for Earthquake Induced Damage Detection and Classification of Instrumented Structures”, ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000534

Hernandez, E. (2013) “Optimal Model Based State Estimation in Mechanical and Structural Systems”, Journal of Structural Control and Health Monitoring, (20)4: 532–543

Hernandez, E. and Bernal, D. (2013) “Iterative Finite Element Model Updating in the Time Domain” Journal of Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 34:1-2 pp. 39-46

Hernandez, E., Bernal, D. and Caracoglia, L. (2012) “On-line Monitoring of Wind Induced Stresses and Fatigue Damage in Structures” Journal of Structural Control and Health Monitoring DOI: 10.1002/stc.1536

Hernandez, E. (2011) “A Natural Observer for Optimal State Estimation in Second Order Linear Structural Systems”, Journal of Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, (25)8:2938-2947

Hernandez, E. and Bernal, D. (2008) “State Estimation in Structural Systems with Uncertain Stiffness and Damping Matrices,” ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, (134)3:252-258

Bernal, D. and Hernandez, E. (2006) “A Data Driven Methodology for Assessing the Impact of Earthquakes on the Health of Building Structural Systems,” The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings, (15)1:21-34

Peer-Reviewed Conferences Proceedings

Hernandez, E.M. and Erazo, K. (2013) “Nonlinear model-data fusion for post-earthquake assessment of structures” Proceedings of the International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring. Stanford, CA.

Hernandez, E.M. (2013) “Real-time monitoring of fatigue reliability of partially instrumented structures excited by random fields” Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR2013), New York, NY.

Erazo, K. and Hernandez, E.M. (2013) “Experimental verification of a finite element model based functional observer for structural systems” Proceedings of the 54th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Boston, MA

Hernandez, E.M. and May, G. (2013) , “Vibration Monitoring and Load Distribution Characterization of I-89 Bridge 58N” Proceedings of the XXXI International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC) Orange County, CA

Hernandez, E.M. (2013), “Quantifying Maximum Achievable Accuracy of Identified Modal Parameters From Noise Contaminated Vibration Data” Proceedings of the XXXI International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC) Orange County, CA

Hernandez, E.M. (2013), “Real-time Dynamic Stress Response Estimation at Critical Locations of Instrumented Structures Embedded in Random Fields” Proceedings of the XXXI International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC) Orange County, CA

Hernandez, E.M. and May, G. (2011) “Post-Earthquake Damage Detection in Instrumented Buildings Using Identified Dissipated Energy” Proceedings of the XXX International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC) Jacksonville, FL, Vol.6 pp. 351-358.

Hernandez, E.M., Bernal, D. and L. Caracoglia (2011) “Output-only Estimation of Wind Induced Stresses in Structures” Proceedings of the XXX International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC) Jacksonville, FL, Vol.2 pp. 345-350.

Hernandez, E.M. (2011) “Finite Element Model Based State Estimation in Mechanical and Structural Systems”. Proceedings of the International Workshop in Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford University, CA, pp.1087-1094

Hernandez, E. and Bernal, D. (2007) “State Estimation in Structural Systems in Nonlinear Structural Systems with Model Uncertainties” Proceedings of the XXV International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), Orlando, FL. (digital on CD)

Hernandez, E. and Bernal, D. (2006) “An Observer Approach to Model Updating,” Proceedings of the XXIV International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), St. Louis, MO. (digital on CD)

Bernal, D. and Hernandez, E. (2005) “A Data Driven Methodology for Assessing Impact of Earthquakes on the Health of Building Structural Systems,” Proceedings of the Seminar on Utilization of Strong Motion Data, Los Angeles, CA, pp.89-106

Bernal, D. and Hernandez, E. (2005) “A Residual Approach for Identifying Damage Induced by Earthquakes,” Proceedings of the fifth International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford University, CA, pp. 315-320

Bernal, D. and Hernandez, E. (2005) “Identification of Damage Induced by Earthquakes,” Proceedings of the XXIII International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), Orlando, FL. (digital on CD)

Bernal, D. and Hernandez, E. (2004) “Robust Data Driven Methodology for Damage Detection due to Earthquakes,” Proceedings of the 13th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Vancouver, BC, Canada. (digital on CD)

Conferences Abstracts and Presentations

Hernandez, E.M. and Erazo, K. (2013) “Estimation of Dynamics Stress Response from Acceleration Measurements”. ASCE Engineering Mechanics Conference, Boston, MA.

Hernandez, E.M. (2011) “Optimal Model Based State Estimation in Mechanical and Structural Systems”. Engineering Mechanics Conference, Boston, MA.

Hernandez, E.M. (2011) “Post Earthquake Damage Detection in Instrumented Buildings Using Identified Dissipated Energy”. Engineering Mechanics Conference, Boston, MA.

Hernandez, E., Cabrera, E. and Reyes, P., (2009) “Seismic Vulnerability of Existing Buildings in Santo Domingo and Santiago” Proceedings of the Latin American Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Santiago, D.R.

Hernandez, E. and Bernal, D. (2007) “State Estimation in Structural Systems in Nonlinear Structural Systems with Model Uncertainties” Proceedings of the XXV International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), Orlando, FL.

Hernandez, E. and Bernal, D. (2006) “An Observer Approach to Model Updating,” Proceedings of the 26th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), St. Louis, MO.

Hernandez, E. and Bernal, D. (2006) “State Estimation in Structural Systems with Uncertain Stiffness and Damping Matrices,” Proceedings of the 4th International Conference in Structural Control and Monitoring, San Diego, CA.

Bernal, D. and Hernandez, E. (2005) “Identification of Damage Induced by Earthquakes,” Proceedings of the 28th International Modal Analysis Conference (IMAC), Orlando, FL,.

Bernal, D. and Hernandez, E. (2004) “Robust Data Driven Methodology for Damage Detection due to Earthquakes,” 4th International Workshop in Structural Health Monitoring and Control, New York, NY.

Bernal, D. and Hernandez, E. (2004) “Robust Data Driven Methodology for Damage Detection due to Earthquakes,” Proceedings of the 13th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Invited Presentations

“Smart Structures and Smart Engineers”. UVM/GIV Engineering Summer Institute 2013

“Smart Structures”. UVM/GIV Engineering Summer Institute 2012

“Optimal Model Based State Estimation in Second Order Systems”. Clarkson University 2011

“ABC’s of Modern Earthquake Engineering”. UVM/GIV Engineering Summer Institute 2011

“Rapid Visual Screening of Seismic Vulnerability of Buildings in Santo Domingo”. International Conference of Seismic Engineering. Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) 2009

“Seismic Resistant Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures”. Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo. INTEC 2009

“Seismic Instrumentation of Buildings – Experiences in California”. National Conference in Earthquake Engineering and Seismology. Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) 2008

“Structronics – New Frontier in Structural engineering” Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) 2008

“Advanced Methodologies for Post-Earthquake Assessment of Buildings” Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) 2005