Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 34th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2016

Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantifi cation, Volume 3. Proceedings of the 34th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Dynamics of Multiphysical Systems: From Active Materials to Vibroacoustics, 2016, the third volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on: Uncertainty Quantification & Model Validation Uncertainty Propagation in Structural Dynamics Bayesian & Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods Practical Applications of MVUQ Advances in MVUQ & Model Updating Robustness in Design & Validation Verification & Validation Methods.

Table of Contents:
1 Bayesian Treatment of Spatially-Varying Parameter Estimation Problems via Canonical BUS 2 Bayesian Modelling of Offshore Platforms 3 Bayesian Inference and RJMCMC in Structural Dynamics: On Experimental Data 4 Approximate Bayesian Computation by Subset Simulation for Parameter Inference of Dynamical Models 5 Determining Model Form Uncertainty of Reduced Order Models 6 Uncertainty Analysis of Mechanical Behavior of Functionally Graded Carbon Nanotube Composite Materials 7 Interval Uncertainty Analysis Using CANDECOMP/PARAFAC Decomposition 8 Uncertainty Quantification for Nonlinear Reduced-Order Elasto-Dynamics Computational Models 9 Estimating Noise Spectra for Data from an Instrumented Building 10 Uncertainties in an Application of Operational Modal Analysis 11 Stochastic Finite Element Model Updating by Bootstrapping 12 Dynamic Identification of Classically Damped Uncertain Structures 13 Interval Finite Element Approach for Modal Analysis of Linear Elastic Structures Under Uncertainty 14 Model-Based Effects Screening of Stringed Instruments 15 Innovation Dilemmas, Design Optimization, and Info-Gaps 16 Approach to Evaluate and to Compare Basic Structural Design Concepts of Landing Gears in Early Stage of Development Under Uncertainty 17 Robust Sensor and Exciter Design for Linear Structures 18 Robust Model Calibration Using Determinist and Stochastic Performance Metrics 19 Designing a Mechanical Latch for Robust Performance 20 From Model Calibration and Validation to Reliable Extrapolations 21 Application of PCA-SVD Validation Metric to Develop Calibrated and Validated Structural Dynamic Models 22 An Enhanced Metropolis-Hastings Algorithm Based on Gaussian Processes 23 The Challenge of Dynamic Similarity Assessment 24 Model Based Robust Balancing Approach for Rotating Machines 25 Statistical Modeling of Wavelet-Transform-Based Features in Structural Health Monitoring 26 A Bayesian Framework for Optimal Experimental Design in Structural Dynamics 27 Towards the Diagnosis and Simulation of Discrepancies in Dynamical Models 28 Effects of Prediction Error Bias on Model Calibration and Response Prediction of a 10-Story Building 29 Finite Element Model Updating Techniques of Complex Assemblies with Linear and Nonlinear Components 30 Metamodeling of Model Evidence 31 Calibration, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification of Nominally Identical Car Subframes 32 Modeling and Experimental Test Study of a Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuator 33 Study of Correlation Criteria for Spacecraft-Launch Vehicle Coupled Loads Analysis 34 Full-Field Strain Prediction Applied to an Offshore Wind Turbine 35 A State-Input Estimation Approach for Force Identification on an Automotive Suspension Component 36 A Pretest Planning Method for Model Calibration for Nonlinear Systems.

About the Author :
Sez Atamturktur, Civil Engineering, Clemson University, CLEMSON, USA. Tyler Schoenherr, Kohler Company, Kohler, USA. Babak Moaveni, Tufts University, Medford, USA. Costas Papadimitriou, University of Thessaly, Thessaly, Greece.