By Emeritus Professor Bob Randall

Journal articles

Lu R; Antoni J; Randall RB; Borghesani P; Smith WA; Peng Z, 2024, 'Cepstral operational modal analysis for multiple-input systems based on the real cyclic cepstrum', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 218, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2024.111578

Smith WA; Borghesani P; Randall RB; Antoni J; El Badaoui M; Peng Z, 2024, 'High-speed bearing diagnostics: Observations from the Surveillance 8 Safran contest data', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 216, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2024.111484

Peng D; Smith WA; Randall RB; Feng K; Peng Z; Teng W; Liu Y, 2024, 'Iterative improvement in tacholess speed estimation using instantaneous error estimation for machine condition monitoring in variable speed', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 216, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2024.111488

Randall RB; Antoni J, 2024, 'Choosing the right signal processing tools for mechanical systems', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2024.112090

Chin ZY; Borghesani P; Smith WA; Randall RB; Peng Z, 2023, 'Monitoring gear wear with transmission error', Wear, 523, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2023.204803

Randall RB; Antoni J, 2023, 'Why EMD and similar decompositions are of little benefit for bearing diagnostics', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 192, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2023.110207

Mao Y; Borghesani P; Chin ZY; Randall RB; Peng Z, 2023, 'Extraction and use of frequency-domain relationships between time-varying gear meshing properties and diagnostic measurements', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 190, pp. 110129, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2023.110129

Lu R; Borghesani P; Randall RB; Smith WA; Peng Z, 2023, 'Removal of transfer function effects from gear vibration signals under constant and variable speed conditions', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 184, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109714

Randall RB; Smith WA; Borghesani P; Peng Z, 2022, 'A new angle-domain cepstral method for generalised gear diagnostics under constant and variable speed operation', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 178, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109313

Borghesani P; Smith WA; Randall RB; Antoni J; El Badaoui M; Peng Z, 2022, 'Bearing signal models and their effect on bearing diagnostics', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 174, pp. 109077, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.109077

Chin ZY; Borghesani P; Mao Y; Smith WA; Randall RB, 2022, 'Use of transmission error for a quantitative estimation of root-crack severity in gears', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 171, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2022.108957

Hilbert M; Smith WA; Randall RB, 2022, 'The Effect of Signal Propagation Delay on the Measured Vibration in Planetary Gearboxes', Journal of Dynamics, Monitoring and Diagnostics, 1, pp. 9 - 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.37965/jdmd.2021.70

Zhang H; Borghesani P; Randall RB; Peng Z, 2022, 'A benchmark of measurement approaches to track the natural evolution of spall severity in rolling element bearings', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 166, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2021.108466

Lu R; Shahriar MR; Borghesani P; Randall RB; Peng Z, 2022, 'Removal of transfer function effects from transmission error measurements using cepstrum-based operational modal analysis', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 165, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2021.108324

Feng K; Smith WA; Randall RB; Wu H; Peng Z, 2022, 'Vibration-based monitoring and prediction of surface profile change and pitting density in a spur gear wear process', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 165, pp. 108319, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2021.108319

Peng D; Smith WA; Randall RB; Peng Z; Mechefske CK, 2021, 'Speed estimation in planetary gearboxes: A method for reducing impulsive noise', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 159, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2021.107786

Zhang H; Borghesani P; Smith WA; Randall RB; Shahriar MR; Peng Z, 2021, 'Tracking the natural evolution of bearing spall size using cyclic natural frequency perturbations in vibration signals', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 151, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2020.107376

Feng K; Smith WA; Borghesani P; Randall RB; Peng Z, 2021, 'Use of cyclostationary properties of vibration signals to identify gear wear mechanisms and track wear evolution', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 150, pp. 107258, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2020.107258

Chin ZY; Smith WA; Borghesani P; Randall RB; Peng Z, 2021, 'Absolute transmission error: A simple new tool for assessing gear wear', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 146, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2020.107070

Mauricio A; Smith WA; Randall RB; Antoni J; Gryllias K, 2020, 'Improved Envelope Spectrum via Feature Optimisation-gram (IESFOgram): A novel tool for rolling element bearing diagnostics under non-stationary operating conditions', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 144, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2020.106891

Randall RB; Smith WA, 2020, 'Detection of faulty accelerometer mounting from response measurements', Journal of Sound and Vibration, 477, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2020.115318

Guo J; Randall RB; Borghesani P; Smith WA; Haneef MD; Peng Z, 2020, 'A study on the effects of piston secondary motion in conjunction with clearance joints', Mechanism and Machine Theory, 149, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2020.103824

Mauricio A; Qi J; Smith WA; Sarazin M; Randall RB; Janssens K; Gryllias K, 2020, 'Bearing diagnostics under strong electromagnetic interference based on Integrated Spectral Coherence', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 140, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2020.106673

Feng P; Borghesani P; Smith WA; Randall RB; Peng Z, 2020, 'A Review on the Relationships between Acoustic Emission, Friction and Wear in Mechanical Systems', Applied Mechanics Reviews, 72, http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4044799

Randall RB; Smith WA, 2019, 'Uses and mis-uses of energy operators for machine diagnostics', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 133, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2019.06.017

Feng P; Borghesani P; Chang H; Smith WA; Randall RB; Peng Z, 2019, 'Monitoring gear surface degradation using cyclostationarity of acoustic emission', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 131, pp. 199 - 221, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2019.05.055

Peng D; Smith WA; Borghesani P; Randall RB; Peng Z, 2019, 'Comprehensive planet gear diagnostics: Use of transmission error and mesh phasing to distinguish localised fault types and identify faulty gears', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 127, pp. 531 - 550, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2019.03.024

Feng K; Borghesani P; Smith WA; Randall RB; Chin ZY; Ren J; Peng Z, 2019, 'Vibration-based updating of wear prediction for spur gears', Wear, 426-427, pp. 1410 - 1415, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2019.01.017

Randall RB; Antoni J; Smith WA, 2019, 'A survey of the application of the cepstrum to structural modal analysis', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 118, pp. 716 - 741, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2018.08.059

Peng D; Smith WA; Randall RB; Peng Z, 2019, 'Use of mesh phasing to locate faulty planet gears', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 116, pp. 12 - 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2018.06.035

Abboud D; Elbadaoui M; Smith WA; Randall RB, 2019, 'Advanced bearing diagnostics: A comparative study of two powerful approaches', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 114, pp. 604 - 627, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2018.05.011

Dackermann U; Smith WA; Alamdari MM; Li J; Randall RB, 2019, 'Cepstrum-based damage identification in structures with progressive damage', Structural Health Monitoring, 18, pp. 87 - 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1475921718804730

Randall B; Smith W, 2018, 'Improved cepstral techniques for operational modal analysis', International Journal of Condition Monitoring, 8, pp. 74 - 81

Shahriar MR; Borghesani P; Randall RB; Tan ACC, 2017, 'An assessment of envelope-based demodulation in case of proximity of carrier and modulation frequencies', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 96, pp. 176 - 200, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2017.04.020

Haneef MD; Randall RB; Smith WA; Peng Z, 2017, 'Vibration and Wear Based Analysis of IC Engine Bearings by Numerical Simulation', Wear, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2017.04.018

Randall RB, 2016, 'Vibration-based diagnostics of gearboxes under variable speed and load conditions', Meccanica, 51, pp. 3227 - 3239, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11012-016-0583-z

Haneef MD; Randall RB; Peng Z, 2016, 'Wear profile prediction of IC engine bearings by dynamic simulation', Wear, 364-365, pp. 84 - 102, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2016.07.006

Chen J; Randall RB, 2016, 'Intelligent diagnosis of bearing knock faults in internal combustion engines using vibration simulation', Mechanism and Machine Theory, 104, pp. 161 - 176, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2016.05.022

Chen J; Randall RB; Peeters B, 2016, 'Advanced diagnostic system for piston slap faults in IC engines, based on the non-stationary characteristics of the vibration signals', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 75, pp. 434 - 454, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2015.12.023

Smith WA; Fan Z; Peng Z; Li HUAIZHONG; Randall R, 2016, 'Optimised Spectral Kurtosis for bearing diagnostics under electromagnetic interference', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 75, pp. 371 - 394, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2015.12.034

Randall RB; Coats MD; Smith WA, 2016, 'Repressing the effects of variable speed harmonic orders in operational modal analysis', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 79, pp. 3 - 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2016.02.042

Smith WA; Randall RB, 2016, 'Cepstrum-based operational modal analysis revisited: A discussion on pole-zero models and the regeneration of frequency response functions', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 79, pp. 30 - 46, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2016.02.030

Hu C; Smith WA; Randall RB; Peng Z, 2016, 'Development of a gear vibration indicator and its application in gear wear monitoring', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2016.01.018

Chen J; Bond Randall R; Randall B, 2015, 'Improved automated diagnosis of misfire in internal combustion engines based on simulation models', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 64-65, pp. 58 - 83, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2015.02.027

Ruber K; Kanapathipillai K; Randall RB, 2015, 'Sound Transmission Loss of a Panel Backed by a Small Enclosure', Journal of Low Frequency Noise Vibration and Active Control, 34, pp. 549 - 567, http://dx.doi.org/10.1260/0263-0923.34.4.549

Huynh L; Foster S; Valipour H; Randall R, 2015, 'High strength and reactive powder concrete columns subjected to impact: Experimental investigation', Construction and Building Materials, 78, pp. 153 - 171, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.01.026

Smith WA; Randall RB, 2015, 'Rolling element bearing diagnostics using the Case Western Reserve University data: a benchmark study', Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 64, pp. 100 - 131, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2015.04.021

Chen J; Randall R; Feng N; Peeters B; Van Der Auweraer H, 2014, 'Modelling and diagnosis of big-end bearing knock fault in internal combustion engines', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 228, pp. 2973 - 2984, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0954406214524743

Ruber K; Kanapathipillai S; Randall R, 2014, 'Sound Transmission Loss of Panel Backed by a Small Enclosure', Journal of Low Frequency Noise Vibration and Active Control, http://multi-science.metapress.com/content/121510/?sortorder=asc

Dackermann U; Smith WA; Randall RB, 2014, 'Damage identification based on response-only measurements using cepstrum analysis and artificial neural networks', Structural Health Monitoring, 13, pp. 430 - 444, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1475921714542890

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