Investigation of model uncertainties in Bayesian structural model updating

Model updating procedures are applied in order to improve the matching between experimental data and corresponding model output. The updated, i.e. improved, finite element (FE) model can be used for more reliable predictions of the structural performance in the target mechanical environment. The dis...

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Published in:Journal of sound and vibration 2011-12, Vol.330 (25), p.6122-6136
Main Authors: Goller, B., Schuëller, G.I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bayesian analysis
Exact sciences and technology
Finite element method
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Iron
Mathematical models
Measurement and testing methods
Model updating
Physics
Simplification
Solid mechanics
Structural and continuum mechanics
Uncertainty
Vibration
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Summary:Model updating procedures are applied in order to improve the matching between experimental data and corresponding model output. The updated, i.e. improved, finite element (FE) model can be used for more reliable predictions of the structural performance in the target mechanical environment. The discrepancies between the output of the FE-model and the results of tests are due to the uncertainties that are involved in the modeling process. These uncertainties concern the structural parameters, measurement errors, the incompleteness of the test data and also the FE-model itself. The latter type of uncertainties is often referred to as model uncertainties and is caused by simplifications of the real structure that are made in order to reduce the complexity of reality. Several approaches have been proposed for taking model uncertainties into consideration, where the focus of this manuscript will be set on the updating procedure within the Bayesian statistical framework. A numerical example involving different degrees of nonlinearity will be used for demonstrating how this type of uncertainty is considered within the Bayesian updating procedure. ► In this study, the consideration of model uncertainties is investigated. ► The study focuses on the field of Bayesian model updating. ► The investigated model uncertainties consist of not considered nonlinearities.
ISSN:0022-460X
1095-8568
DOI:10.1016/j.jsv.2011.07.036