Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3

Dr. ​Zhu Mao, Worcester Polytechic Institute, MA, USA

• Chapter 1. On Model Validation and Bifurcating Systems: An Experimental Case Study.- Chapter 2. A Comparative Assessment of Online and Offline Bayesian Estimation of Deterioration Model Parameters.- Chapter 3. Finite Element Model Updating Using a Shuffled Complex Evolution Markov Chain Algorithm.- Chapter 4. On the Dynamic Virtualization of a 3D-printed Scaled Wind Turbine Blade.- Chapter 5. Wavelet Energy Features for Damage Identification: Sensitivity to Measurement Uncertainties.- Chapter 6. Advanced Meta-modelling Techniques and Sensitivity Analysis for Rotordynamics in an Uncertain Context.- Chapter 7. Variational Filter for Predictive Modeling of Structural Systems.- Chapter 8. Optimal Sensor Configuration Design for Virtual Sensing in a Wind Turbine Blade using Information Theory.- Chapter 9. Probability Bounds Analysis Applied to Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle Nonlinearity.- Chapter 10. Physics-Based Reduction with Monitoring Data Assimilation for Adaptive Representations in Structural Systems.- Chapter 11. Comprehensive Testing Environment to Evaluate Approaches in Uncertainty Quantification for Passive and Active Vibration Isolation.- Chapter 12. An Optimal Sensor Network Design Framework for Structural Health Monitoring Using Value of Information.- Chapter 13. Uncertainty Effects on Bike Spoke Wheel Modal Behaviour.- Chapter 14. Probabilistic Assessment of Footfall Vibration.- Chapter 15. Digital Twin Modeling for Offshore Wind Turbine Drivetrain Monitoring: A Numerical Study.- Chapter 16. Prediction of Footbridge Vibrations and their Dependence on Pedestrian Loads.- Chapter 17. Combining Simulation and Experiment for Acoustic-Load Identification.