Finite Element Model Updating of a Steel Jacket Scale Model

2012 ◽  
Vol 166-169 ◽  
pp. 588-592
Author(s):  
Zhi Gang Li ◽  
Ying Chao Li ◽  
Shu Qing Wang ◽  
Bin Yang
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Model Updating ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Cross Model ◽  
Steel Jacket ◽  
The Finite Element Model ◽  
Selection Of

In this paper, the finite element model of a steel jacket scale model is updated using modal parameters identified by modal test. Updating parameters are selected based on sensitivity analysis by solving modal energies. And then, a two-steps updating process is carried out using different parameters and the Cross-Model Cross-Mode (CMCM) model updating method is applied in each step. Results indicate that with selection of updating parameters and sensitivity analysis, CMCM method can update the finite element model with physical meanings.

scholarly journals Sensitivity Analysis of the Influence of Structural Parameters on Dynamic Behaviour of Highly Redundant Cable-Stayed Bridges

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Asgari ◽  
S. A. Osman ◽  
A. Adnan
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Model Updating ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Structural Behavior ◽  
Model Tuning ◽  
The Finite Element Model ◽  
Cable Stayed Bridges

The model tuning through sensitivity analysis is a prominent procedure to assess the structural behavior and dynamic characteristics of cable-stayed bridges. Most of the previous sensitivity-based model tuning methods are automatic iterative processes; however, the results of recent studies show that the most reasonable results are achievable by applying the manual methods to update the analytical model of cable-stayed bridges. This paper presents a model updating algorithm for highly redundant cable-stayed bridges that can be used as an iterative manual procedure. The updating parameters are selected through the sensitivity analysis which helps to better understand the structural behavior of the bridge. The finite element model of Tatara Bridge is considered for the numerical studies. The results of the simulations indicate the efficiency and applicability of the presented manual tuning method for updating the finite element model of cable-stayed bridges. The new aspects regarding effective material and structural parameters and model tuning procedure presented in this paper will be useful for analyzing and model updating of cable-stayed bridges.

scholarly journals Vibration-based Bayesian model updating of civil engineering structures applying Gaussian process metamodel

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (16) ◽  
pp. 3487-3502
Author(s):  
Hossein Moravej ◽  
Tommy HT Chan ◽  
Khac-Duy Nguyen ◽  
Andre Jesus
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Bayesian Approach ◽  
Model Updating ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Element Model ◽  
The Body ◽  
Structural Safety ◽  
Discrepancy Function ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Structural health monitoring plays a significant role in providing information regarding the performance of structures throughout their life spans. However, information that is directly extracted from monitored data is usually susceptible to uncertainties and not reliable enough to be used for structural investigations. Finite element model updating is an accredited framework that reliably identifies structural behavior. Recently, the modular Bayesian approach has emerged as a probabilistic technique in calibrating the finite element model of structures and comprehensively addressing uncertainties. However, few studies have investigated its performance on real structures. In this article, modular Bayesian approach is applied to calibrate the finite element model of a lab-scaled concrete box girder bridge. This study is the first to use the modular Bayesian approach to update the initial finite element model of a real structure for two states—undamaged and damaged conditions—in which the damaged state represents changes in structural parameters as a result of aging or overloading. The application of the modular Bayesian approach in the two states provides an opportunity to examine the performance of the approach with observed evidence. A discrepancy function is used to identify the deviation between the outputs of the experimental and numerical models. To alleviate computational burden, the numerical model and the model discrepancy function are replaced by Gaussian processes. Results indicate a significant reduction in the stiffness of concrete in the damaged state, which is identical to cracks observed on the body of the structure. The discrepancy function reaches satisfying ranges in both states, which implies that the properties of the structure are predicted accurately. Consequently, the proposed methodology contributes to a more reliable judgment about structural safety.

Simulation of Behaviors of a One-Third Scale Containment Model Test

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guopeng Ren ◽  
Rong Pan ◽  
Feng Sun
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power Plant ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Internal Pressure ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Prestress Losses ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Reactor containment of a nuclear power plant is a structure to ensure the safety of nuclear power plant. It acts as the last barrier to prevent the release of radioactive materials from NPP during accidents. Finite element models were established to simulate a 1/3 scale model of a reactor containment building under leakage test pressure. General finite element software ANSYS were applied. The nonlinear behavior of containment materials, geometric were taken into account in the analysis. The reliability of the finite element model was verified through the comparison of theoretical analysis results with experimental results. In the ANSYS finite element model, the concrete, steel bars and prestress tendons were separated and the prestress tendons were considered by the method of cooling method on the prestress tendon elements. The mechanical properties of the finite element model in the prestress tension process and the absolute internal pressure of 0.52MPa were analyzed. Transient and time dependent losses were taken into account at the same time during the calculation of prestress of tendons, so as to calculate effective prestress at different locations of tendons. Calculation results of prestress losses show that the prestress losses at the hole of equipment hatch are larger than the other areas. The results show that, the deformation of over-all structure of the containment is shrink inward under the action of prestress. And the simulation can achieve the consistent deformation effect between tendons and concrete. The maximum radial displacement of the whole containment structure is located at of 10 ° ∼ 20 °area on the right of the hole of the gate. The effect of expansion deformation of the containment caused by design internal pressure is insufficient to offset the inward shrink effect generated by tendons, and the over-all structure of the concrete containment scale model is mainly under compressive stress. The containment test model is still with a large safety margin under the action of design internal pressure. The largest tensile stress is on the up and down areas of the internal sides of the equipment hatch, dome area close to ring beam, and bottom of perimeter wall close to the base slab. There is possibility of cracking on the concrete in limited local zones. This benchmark can provide a reference for engineering design of containment.

Correlating Finite Element Model of a Car Spot-welded Front-End Module in the Light of Modal Testing Data

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 7974-7984
Author(s):  
W.I.I. Wan Iskandar Mirza ◽  
M.N. Abdul Rani ◽  
M.A. Yunus ◽  
B. Athikary ◽  
M.S.M. Sani
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Model Updating ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Modal Testing ◽  
Front End ◽  
Welded Structure ◽  
Front End Module ◽  
The Finite Element Model ◽  
Spot Welded

Model updating methods can be adopted to improve the correlation level between the finite element model of a spot welded structure and its test model. However, in the presence of contact interfaces in the vicinity of the welded areas, improving the correlation level is problematic and challenging. An approach for correlating the finite element model of a welded structure with contact interfaces using finite element model updating and modal testing is proposed. The proposed approach was tested on a car front-end module structure that consisted of nine components and 76 resistance spot-welded joints used to assemble the components. CWELD and CELAS1 element connectors were used to represent the spot-welded joints and contact interfaces in the finite element modelling and updating. This approach was applied successfully to predict the modal parameters of the car spot-welded front-end module. The total error of the initial finite element model of the structure was reduced from 27.13% to 5.75%. The findings of this work suggest that the proposed approach has a great potential for use in investigating the dynamic behaviour of various spot-welded structures without a significant decline in accuracy.

Accurate FEM of Steel-Concrete Composite Box Girder Bridge for Damage Identification Based on Dynamical Experimental Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 330 ◽  
pp. 872-877
Author(s):  
Yi Qiang Xiang ◽  
Li Si Liu ◽  
Shao Jun Li
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Damage Identification ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Scale Model ◽  
Box Girder ◽  
Box Girder Bridge ◽  
Girder Bridge ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Based on the results of experiment, this paper discusses about the updating and validation of accurate finite element model for damage identification of the steel-concrete composite box girder bridge. Taking a 5 meters long steel-concrete composite box girder bridge as the research object and the finite element model is established. By means of scale model test the updating of the accurate finite element model has been completed and validation is confirmed.

Dynamic Test and Analysis of Concrete Filled Steel Tube Arch Bridge

2010 ◽  
Vol 163-167 ◽  
pp. 2843-2847
Author(s):  
Li Xian Wang ◽  
Sheng Kui Di
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Model Updating ◽  
Yellow River ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Dynamic Test ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Acceleration Signal ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Based on random vibration theory, virtual response is obtained from the measured acceleration signal of Yantan Yellow River Bridge of Lanzhou under ambient excitation, Yantan Yellow River bridge's modal parameters were identified by using the peak picking and stochastic subspace identification, analyzed from theoretical and experimental aspects, compared with the finite element model results and verified the reliability of recognition results. The identified dynamic properties can be served as the basis in the finite element model updating, damage detection, condition assessment and health monitoring of the bridge.

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