Publications

Alessandro Sabato Publications

BOOKS AND CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

  1. C. Niezrecki, J. Baqersad, and A. Sabato, Digital image correlation techniques for NDE and SHM, N. Ida and N. Meyendorf Editors, Handbook of advanced non-destructive evaluation, Springer, (2019): 1-46, ISBN: 978-3-319-26552-0, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-30050-4_47-1.
  2. Ad. Sabato, Al. Sabato, and A. Reda, Evaluation of effects on workers’ health due to exposure to different intensity SPLs arising from various work activities. Standardized procedures and integrative methods. E.R. Nicchi Editor, Noise pollution: sources, effects on workplace productivity and health implications, Nova Science Pub. Inc., (2014): 71-110, ISBN: 978-1-63321-111-7.

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

  1.  M. Puliti, G. Montaggioli, and A. Sabato, Automated subsurface defects’ detection using point cloud reconstruction from infrared images, Automation in construction, 129, (2021): 103829-103841, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2021.103829.
  2. A. Sabato, N. Valente, and C. Niezrecki, Development of a calibration system for stereophotogrammetry measurement on large-sized structures, IEEE Sensors journal, 20.19, (2020): 11518-11526, 10.1109/JSEN.2020.2997774.
  3.  P. Poozesh, A. Sabato, A. Sarrafi, C. Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, and R. Yarala, Multicamera measurement system to evaluate the dynamic response of utility‐scale wind turbine blades, Wind energy, 23.3, (2020): 1619-1639, https://doi.org/10.1002/we.2505.
  4. C. Krogh, K. D. White, A. Sabato, and J. A. Sherwood, Picture-frame testing of woven prepreg fabric: an investigation of sample geometry, shear angle acquisition and constant shear strain rates, International Journal of material forming, (2019): 1-13, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12289-019-01499-y
  5. S. Chen, A. Sabato, C. Niezrecki, P. Avitabile, and T. Huber, Characterization and modeling of the acoustic field generated by a curved ultrasound transducer for non-contact structural excitation, Journal of sound and vibration, 432, (2018): 33-49, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2018.06.028.
  6. R. Martin, A. Sabato, R. Giles, A. Schoenberg, and C. Niezrecki, Comparison of nondestructive testing techniques for the inspection of wind turbine blades’ spar caps, Wind energy, online, https://doi.org/10.1002/we.2208.
  7. D. Reagan, A. Sabato, and C. Niezrecki, Feasibility of using digital image correlation for unmanned aerial vehicle structural health monitoring of bridges, SHM, 17.5, (2018): 1056-1072, https://doi.org/10.1177/1475921717735326.
  8. A. Sabato and C. Niezrecki, Feasibility of digital image correlation for railroad tie inspection and ballast support assessment, Measurement, 103, (2017): 93-105, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2017.02.024.
  9. A. Sabato, C. Niezrecki, and G. Fortino, Wireless MEMS-based accelerometer sensor boards for structural vibration monitoring: a review, IEEE Sensors journal, 17.2, (2017): 226-235, 10.1109/JSEN.2016.2630008.
  10. A. Sabato, M.Q. Feng, Y. Fukuda, D.L. Carní, and G. Fortino, A novel wireless accelerometer board for measuring low-frequency and low-amplitude structural vibration, IEEE Sensors journal, 16.9, (2016): 2942-2949, 10.1109/JSEN.2016.2522940.
  11. A. Sabato, and M.Q. Feng, Feasibility of frequency-modulated wireless transmission for a multi-purpose MEMS-based accelerometer, Sensors, 14.9, (2014): 16563-16585, https://doi.org/10.3390/s140916563.
  12. Ad. Sabato, Al. Sabato, and A. Reda, Measures for the individuation of a new paradigm for the evaluation of impulsive events in worker protection from noise, Journal of physical therapy and health promotion, 2.1, (2014): 15-23, 10.18005/PTHP0201003.
  13. Ad. Sabato, and Al. Sabato, Construction and validation of small electro-mechanical vibration sensors, International journal of computational methods and experimental measurements, 1.1, (2012): 72-79, 10.2495/CMEM-V1-N1-72-79.

CONFERENCE PAPERS

  1. S. Dabetwar, N. Kulkani, M. Angelosanti, C. Niezrecki, and A. Sabato, Assessment of a 3D model reconstructed from Infrared images using a Structure from Motion approach, Accepted to IWSHM 2021, Stanford, CA, March 12-15, 2022.
  2. N. Kulkarni, S. Ying, S. Dabetwar, J. Benoit, S. Uebelhart, T. Yu, and A. Sabato, Detection of pavement and road subsurface void using infrared thermography, Accepted to IWSHM 2021, Stanford, CA, March 12-15, 2022.
  3. F. Bottalico, N. A. Valente, S. Dabetwar, Y. Luo, K. Jerath, C. Niezrecki, and A. Sabato, A sensor-based calibration system for three-dimensional digital image correlation, Submitted to SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, Long Beach, CA, March 6-10, 2022.
  4. M. Angelosanti, E. Currà, S. Dabetwar, and A. Sabato, 3D-DIC analysis for BIM-oriented SHM of a lab-scale aluminum frame structure, Accepted to 14th International Conference on Vibration Measurements, Rome, Italy, June 28-29, 2021
  5. A. Sabato, M. Puliti, and C. Niezrecki, Combined infrared imaging and structure from motion approach for building thermal energy efficiency and damage assessment, in Proceedings SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, Anaheim, CA, April 27-30, 2020
  6. A. Sabato and C. Niezrecki, Use of infrared imaging for structure from motion assessment of heat loss in buildings, in Proceedings SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, Denver, CO, March 3-7, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2515077 .
  7. A. Sabato and C. Niezrecki, Development of an IMU-Radar sensor board for three-dimensional digital image correlation camera triangulation, in Proceedings SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, Denver, CO, March 3-7, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2515081 .
  8. T. Doveno, Y. Chen, A. Sabato, C. Niezrecki, and P. Avitabile, Use of high-speed cameras and optically-based measurement techniques for determining frequency response function of structures, accepted to IMAC XXXVII, Orlando, FL, January 28-31, 2019.
  9. A. Sabato, A. Sarrafi, Z. Mao, and C. Niezrecki,  Advancements in structural health monitoring using vision-based and optical techniques, in Proceedings 7th APWSHM 2018, Honk Kong, China, November 12-15, 2018, http://www.ndt.net/?id=24068.
  10. A. Sabato, P. Poozesh, P. Avitabile, and C. Niezrecki, Experimental modal analysis of a utility-scale wind turbine blade using a multi-camera approach, in Proceedings 13th International Conference on Vibration Measurements, Ancona, Italy, June 19-22, 2018.
  11. A. Sabato, S. Chen, P. Avitabile, and C. Niezrecki, Modal analysis of a beam structure excited by the ultrasound radiation force, in Proceedings 13th International Conference on Vibration Measurements, Ancona, Italy, June 19-22, 2018.
  12. A. Sabato and C. Niezrecki, Bridges health assessment using combined unmanned aerial vehicles and optically-based approaches, in Proceedings EMI 2018, Cambridge, MA, May 29 – June 1, 2018.
  13. A. Sabato, N. Reddy. S. Khan, and C. Niezrecki, A novel camera localization system for extending three-dimensional digital image correlation measurement, in Proceedings SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, Denver, CO, March 4-8, 2018, https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2296809.
  14. P. Poozesh, A. Sabato, A. Sarrafi, C. Niezrecki, and P. Avitabile, A multiple stereo-vision approach using three dimensional digital image correlation for utility-scale wind turbine blades, in Proceedings IMAC XXXVI, Orlando, FL, February 12-15, 2018.
  15. P. Poozesh, A. Sarrafi, A. Sabato, and C. Niezrecki, Full-field inspection of a utility-scale wind turbine blade using a multi-camera based measurement system, in Proceedings iDICs 2017, Barcelona, Spain, November 6-9, 2017.
  16. A. Sabato and C. Niezrecki, Evaluation of using structure from motion optical techniques for structural health monitoring of railroad and civil structures, in Proceedings IWSHM 2017, Stanford, CA, September 12-14, 2017.
  17. X. Liu, A. Sabato, A. Burke, and C. J. Hansen, Octet cellular lattice structures based on carbon fiber composite materials, in Proceedings ICCM17, Xi’an, China, August 20-25, 2017.
  18. S. Chen, C. Niezrecki, and A. Sabato, Modeling and estimation of focused ultrasound radiation force for modal excitation, in Proceedings ASA, Boston, MA, 2017, J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 141, (2017): 3575, http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.4987604.
  19. D. Joffre, A. Sabato, C. Niezrecki, and P. Avitabile, Capturing Bragg-scattered structural waves with digital image correlation for underwater localization applications, in Proceedings ASA, Boston, MA, 2017, J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 141, (2017): 3919, http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.4988857.
  20. A. Sabato, C. H. Beale, and C. Niezrecki, A novel optical investigation technique for railroad track inspection and assessment, in Proceedings SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, Portland, OR, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2257831.
  21. D. Reagan, A. Sabato, and C. Niezrecki, Unmanned aerial vehicle acquisition of three-dimensional digital image correlation measurements for structural health monitoring of bridges, in Proceedings SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, Portland, OR, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2259985.
  22. S. Chen, A. Sabato, and C. Niezrecki, Estimation of the dynamic focused ultrasound radiation force generated by an ultrasonic transducer, in Proceedings IMAC XXXV, Garden Grove, CA, 2017: Sensors and Instrumentation, vol. 5: 15-22, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54987-3_3.
  23. S. Chen, A. Sabato, C. Niezrecki, and P. Avitabile, Modeling and experimental mapping of the ultrasound pressure field generated from focused ultrasonic transducers using fiber optic acoustic sensors, in Proceedings ASA, Honolulu, HI, 2016, J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 140, (2016): 3212, http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.4970112.
  24. A. Sabato and C. Niezrecki, Full-scale damage detection of railroad crossties using digital image correlation, in Proceedings iDICs 2016, Philadelphia, PA, 2016: International Digital Imaging Correlation Society: 117-120, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-51439-0_28.
  25. A. Sabato and C. Niezrecki, Rumble strips noise emission effects on urban road traffic, in Proceedings Noise-Con 2016, Providence, RI, 2016: 184-191.
  26. D. Reagan, A. Sabato, C. Niezrecki, T.Y. Yu, and R. Wilson, An autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle sensing system for structural health monitoring of bridges, in Proceedings SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, Las Vegas, NV, 2016, https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2218370.
  27. A. Sabato, Wireless vibration monitoring of aging structures and bridges using the Acceleration Evaluator, in Proceedings 10th IWSHM 2015, Stanford, CA, 2015, 10.12783/SHM2015/120.
  28. A. Sabato, Pedestrian bridge vibration monitoring using a wireless MEMS accelerometer board, in Proceedings IEEE CSCWD 2015, Falerna, Italy, 2015: 437-442, 10.1109/CSCWD.2015.7230999.
  29. Al. Sabato, Ad. Sabato, and A. Reda, Protection of workers from risks caused by loud sound fields. Comparison between the European and the United States standards, in Proceedings Internoise 2014, Melbourne, Australia, 2014.
  30. Ad. Sabato, Al. Sabato, and A. Reda, Evaluation of acoustic climate produced by the installation of speed bumps and rumble strips in the urban fabric, in Proceedings Internoise 2013, Innsbruck, Austria, 2013: 2376-2385.
  31. Ad. Sabato, Al. Sabato, and A. Reda, Measurements analysis for impulsive events individuation, in Proceedings Internoise 2012, New York City, NY, 2012: 2640-2646.
  32. A. Sabato, Micro electro-mechanical devices used as vibration sensors. Measurements and comparison with traditional accelerometers, in Proceedings Internoise 2012, New York City, NY, 2012: 2683-2692.
  33. Ad. Sabato, Al. Sabato, and A. Reda, A comparison between different traffic noise forecasting methods and experimental data, in Proceedings Internoise 2012, New York City, NY, 2012: 5834-5846.

EDITED BOOKS AND CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

  1. Vision Sensors and Systems in Structural Health Monitoring, P. Kohut, A. Sabato, A. Martowicz, and K. Holak Editors, Special issue for Sensors, MDPI, (2021), online: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sensors/special_issues/visionsensors_SHM.

  2. Non-contact measurements in civil and engineering structures, P. Kohut, A. Sabato, E. López-Alba, K. Holak, and F. A. Diaz Editors, Special issue for Shock and vibration journal, Hindawi, online: https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/4175619.

PATENTS/INVENTION DISCLOSURE

  1. C. Niezrecki and A. Sabato, Calibration system for three-dimensional digital image correlation using remotely paired cameras, provisional patent submitted (UML# 2018-009).

TECHNICAL REPORTS (Unpublished, submitted to private clients)

  1. B. Daniels, J. Seymour, P. Avitabile, and A. Sabato, Experimental investigations to characterize “480” roadbed configuration, the University of Massachusetts Lowell for Symbotic, Lowell, MA, June 2021.
  2. B. Daniels, J. Seymour, P. Avitabile, and A. Sabato, Experimental investigations to characterize “T045” wind turbine blade, the University of Massachusetts Lowell for Wind Technology Testing Center (WTTC), Lowell, MA, June 2021.
  3. B. Daniels, P. Logan, and A. Sabato, Experimental investigations for vibration mitigation of package handling system, the University of Massachusetts Lowell for Symbotic, Lowell, MA, February 2020.
  4. A. Sabato and C. Niezrecki, Optical Wind Turbine Blade Twist Testing 2019, the University of Massachusetts Lowell for Wind Technology Testing Center (WTTC), Lowell, MA, September 2019.
  5. A. Sabato, Experimental investigations to characterize package migration from dynamic response (frequency and acceleration levels testing), the University of Massachusetts Lowell for Symbotic, Lowell, MA, July 2019.
  6. A. Sabato and C. Niezrecki, Deflection measurement of Skydeck’s beam and deck using three dimensional digital image correlation, the University of Massachusetts Lowell for Symbotic, Lowell, MA, July 2018.
  7. A. Sabato and C. Niezrecki, Optical wind turbine blade twist testing, the University of Massachusetts Lowell for Wind Technology Testing Center (WTTC), Lowell, MA, May 2018.
  8. R. Martin, R. Giles, A. Sabato, A. Schoenberg, and C. Niezrecki, Year two progress report, Project D1-14 large area wind turbine inspection, the University of Massachusetts Lowell for WindSTAR Industrial Advisory Board, Lowell, MA, September 2016.
  9. M.Q. Feng, A. Brügger, A. Sabato, and D. Feng, BP flow loop test II, Robert A. W. Carleton Strength of Materials Laboratory for BP British Petroleum, New York City, NY, September 2014.
  10. M.Q. Feng, A. Brügger, M. Mizuta, and A. Sabato, BP flow loop test I, Robert A. W. Carleton Strength of Materials Laboratory for BP British Petroleum, New York City, NY, December 2013.