Parameter estimation in complex linear structures

M. R. Banan, M. R. Banan, K. D. Hjelmstad

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Abstract

We present a new parameter estimation method which simultaneously computes element constitutive parameters and unmeasured displacements of finite element models from measured static responses. The proposed algorithm is robust in a noisy environment, can deal with incompleteness of measurements, and is amenable to grouping of elements with the same parameters. The unknown parameters are estimated by solving a constrained nonlinear optimization problem. Robustness and reliability of the algorithm with respect to noisy measurements and incomplete measurement are studied through simulation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProbabilistic Mechanics and Structural and Geotechnical Reliability, Proceedings of the Specialty Conference
PublisherPubl by ASCE
Pages571-574
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0872628736
StatePublished - Dec 1 1992
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 6th ASCE Specialty Conference on Probabilistic Mechanics, and Structural and Geotechnical Reliability - Denver, CO, USA
Duration: Jul 8 1992Jul 10 1992

Publication series

NameProbabilistic Mechanics and Structural and Geotechnical Reliability, Proceedings of the Specialty Conference

Other

OtherProceedings of the 6th ASCE Specialty Conference on Probabilistic Mechanics, and Structural and Geotechnical Reliability
CityDenver, CO, USA
Period7/8/927/10/92

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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