Multiresponse Parameter Estimation for Finite-Element Model Updating Using Nondestructive Test Data

Structural health monitoring using field measurements has developed into a major research area, responding to an increasing demand for evaluating the integrity of civil engineering structures. Model updating through parameter estimation is a key tool in a successful structural health monitoring program. A method for parameter estimation is developed for simultaneous use of static and modal nondestructive test data called the “multiresponse” parameter estimation. An error function normalization technique is also developed to facilitate effective multiresponse parameter estimation. This normalization technique can mitigate some of the numerical issues encountered during the parameter estimation procedure. However, this technique does not degrade the integrity of the parameter estimation procedure. Multiresponse parameter estimation provides an increased level of flexibility and feasibility of model updating for structural health monitoring. This paper presents full integration of static and modal nondestructive test data using both stiffness-based and mass-based error functions for structural health monitoring. A benchmark laboratory grid model of a bridge deck is utilized to illustrate application of both normalization and multiresponse parameter estimation for updating the stiffness and mass parameters using nondestructive test data.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from the American Society of Civil Engineers
• Authors:
  • Bell, Erin Santini
  • Sanayei, Masoud
  • Javdekar, Chitra N
  • Slavsky, Eugene
• Publication Date: 2007-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 1067-1079
• Serial:
  • Journal of Structural Engineering
  • Volume: 133
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9445
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/loi/jsendh

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Benchmarks; Bridge decks; Civil engineering; Errors; Feasibility analysis; Finite element method; Flexibility; Mass; Mathematical models; Nondestructive tests; Static tests; Stiffness; Structural health monitoring; Structures
• Uncontrolled Terms: Data; Field measurements; Integrity; Modal testing; Multiresponse; Parameter estimation; Simultaneity; Updates; Updating (Models)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01076591
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 21 2007 1:54PM