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Stephen Birkett
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Latest papers
Experimental investigation of the piano hammer-string interaction.
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America · 2013 · first author
Modeling the dynamics of a vibrating string with a finite distributed unilateral constraint: application to the sitar.
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America · 2009
Modeling the dynamics of a compliant piano action mechanism impacting an elastic stiff string.
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America · 2009
Latest funding
- $105,000
An integrated simulation model of the piano as a dynamic system: from pianist through to acoustic response
NSERC · 2009 · Principal investigator
- $75,000
Keyboard actuator with compliance and damping and application to dynamic key-touch response characterization
NSERC · 2009 · Principal investigator
- $72,994
A mechanistic model of the piano hammer-string interaction based on nonlinear hysteretic contact dynamics
NSERC · 2005 · Principal investigator
3 publications.
Experimental investigation of the piano hammer-string interaction.
Birkett S
Modeling the dynamics of a vibrating string with a finite distributed unilateral constraint: application to the sitar.
Vyasarayani CP, Birkett S, McPhee J
Modeling the dynamics of a compliant piano action mechanism impacting an elastic stiff string.
Vyasarayani CP, Birkett S, McPhee J
An integrated simulation model of the piano as a dynamic system: from pianist through to acoustic response
Principal investigators: Birkett, Stephen
Keyboard actuator with compliance and damping and application to dynamic key-touch response characterization
Principal investigators: Birkett, Stephen
A mechanistic model of the piano hammer-string interaction based on nonlinear hysteretic contact dynamics
Principal investigators: Birkett, Stephen
Facility for Research in Piano Design, Technology, and Manufacturing
Principal investigators: Birkett, Stephen
Keywords: piano design, piano technology, piano manufacturing, material properties, processing, wire, modelling, simulation, experimental mechanics, vibration analysis
A decision-support system for assessing and reducing the environmental impact of pork production through improved nutritional management
Principal investigators: Birkett, Stephen
Facility for Research in Piano Design, Technology, and Manufacturing
Principal investigators: Birkett, Stephen
Keywords: piano design, piano technology, piano manufacturing, material properties, processing, wire, modelling, simulation, experimental mechanics, vibration analysis
High-speed camera, sensors and actuator for multibody dynamics experiments involving impact
Principal investigators: McPhee, John
Characterization of pig genotypes in aspects of nutrient partitioning for growth to assess environmental and economic impacts of alternative management strategies for growing pigs
Principal investigators: DeLange, Cornelis
From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.
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