A generalized flexibility–based objective function utilized for structure damage identification is constructed for solving the constrained nonlinear least squares optimized problem. To begin with, the generalized fle...A generalized flexibility–based objective function utilized for structure damage identification is constructed for solving the constrained nonlinear least squares optimized problem. To begin with, the generalized flexibility matrix (GFM) proposed to solve the damage identification problem is recalled and a modal expansion method is introduced. Next, the objective function for iterative optimization process based on the GFM is formulated, and the Trust-Region algorithm is utilized to obtain the solution of the optimization problem for multiple damage cases. And then for computing the objective function gradient, the sensitivity analysis regarding design variables is derived. In addition, due to the spatial incompleteness, the influence of stiffness reduction and incomplete modal measurement data is discussed by means of two numerical examples with several damage cases. Finally, based on the computational results, it is evident that the presented approach provides good validity and reliability for the large and complicated engineering structures.展开更多
The accurate mathematical models for complicated structures are very difficult to construct.The work presented here provides an identification method for estimating the mass.damping,and stiffness matrices of linear dy...The accurate mathematical models for complicated structures are very difficult to construct.The work presented here provides an identification method for estimating the mass.damping,and stiffness matrices of linear dynamical systems from incomplete experimental data.The mass,stiffness and damping matrices are assumed to be real,symmetric,and positive definite The partial set of experimental complex eigenvalues and corresponding eigenvectors are given.In the proposed method the least squares algorithm is combined with the iteration technique to determine systems identified matrices and corresponding design parameters.Seeveral illustative examples,are presented to demonstrate the reliability of the proposed method .It is emphasized that the mass,damping and stiffness matrices can be identified simultaneously.展开更多
The paper introduces a novel approach for detecting structural damage in full-scale structures using surrogate models generated from incomplete modal data and deep neural networks(DNNs).A significant challenge in this...The paper introduces a novel approach for detecting structural damage in full-scale structures using surrogate models generated from incomplete modal data and deep neural networks(DNNs).A significant challenge in this field is the limited availability of measurement data for full-scale structures,which is addressed in this paper by generating data sets using a reduced finite element(FE)model constructed by SAP2000 software and the MATLAB programming loop.The surrogate models are trained using response data obtained from the monitored structure through a limited number of measurement devices.The proposed approach involves training a single surrogate model that can quickly predict the location and severity of damage for all potential scenarios.To achieve the most generalized surrogate model,the study explores different types of layers and hyperparameters of the training algorithm and employs state-of-the-art techniques to avoid overfitting and to accelerate the training process.The approach’s effectiveness,efficiency,and applicability are demonstrated by two numerical examples.The study also verifies the robustness of the proposed approach on data sets with sparse and noisy measured data.Overall,the proposed approach is a promising alternative to traditional approaches that rely on FE model updating and optimization algorithms,which can be computationally intensive.This approach also shows potential for broader applications in structural damage detection.展开更多
文摘A generalized flexibility–based objective function utilized for structure damage identification is constructed for solving the constrained nonlinear least squares optimized problem. To begin with, the generalized flexibility matrix (GFM) proposed to solve the damage identification problem is recalled and a modal expansion method is introduced. Next, the objective function for iterative optimization process based on the GFM is formulated, and the Trust-Region algorithm is utilized to obtain the solution of the optimization problem for multiple damage cases. And then for computing the objective function gradient, the sensitivity analysis regarding design variables is derived. In addition, due to the spatial incompleteness, the influence of stiffness reduction and incomplete modal measurement data is discussed by means of two numerical examples with several damage cases. Finally, based on the computational results, it is evident that the presented approach provides good validity and reliability for the large and complicated engineering structures.
文摘The accurate mathematical models for complicated structures are very difficult to construct.The work presented here provides an identification method for estimating the mass.damping,and stiffness matrices of linear dynamical systems from incomplete experimental data.The mass,stiffness and damping matrices are assumed to be real,symmetric,and positive definite The partial set of experimental complex eigenvalues and corresponding eigenvectors are given.In the proposed method the least squares algorithm is combined with the iteration technique to determine systems identified matrices and corresponding design parameters.Seeveral illustative examples,are presented to demonstrate the reliability of the proposed method .It is emphasized that the mass,damping and stiffness matrices can be identified simultaneously.
基金This study was supported by Bualuang ASEAN Chair Professor Fund.
文摘The paper introduces a novel approach for detecting structural damage in full-scale structures using surrogate models generated from incomplete modal data and deep neural networks(DNNs).A significant challenge in this field is the limited availability of measurement data for full-scale structures,which is addressed in this paper by generating data sets using a reduced finite element(FE)model constructed by SAP2000 software and the MATLAB programming loop.The surrogate models are trained using response data obtained from the monitored structure through a limited number of measurement devices.The proposed approach involves training a single surrogate model that can quickly predict the location and severity of damage for all potential scenarios.To achieve the most generalized surrogate model,the study explores different types of layers and hyperparameters of the training algorithm and employs state-of-the-art techniques to avoid overfitting and to accelerate the training process.The approach’s effectiveness,efficiency,and applicability are demonstrated by two numerical examples.The study also verifies the robustness of the proposed approach on data sets with sparse and noisy measured data.Overall,the proposed approach is a promising alternative to traditional approaches that rely on FE model updating and optimization algorithms,which can be computationally intensive.This approach also shows potential for broader applications in structural damage detection.
