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Measurement of damping in structures by the power input method

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  1. Mechanical Engineering—Engineering Mechanics Department, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, USA

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Bloss, B., Rao, M.D. Measurement of damping in structures by the power input method. Exp Tech 26, 30–32 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1567.2002.tb00066.x

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