Structural identification of constructed systems : approaches, methods, and technologies for effective practice of St-Id

 Content: 1. Structural Identification of Constructed Systems --
 Overview --
 Objectives --
 Historical Development --
 Six Steps for St-Id of Constructed Systems --
 Outline of Report --
 2. A-Priori Modeling --
 Classification of A-Priori Models --
 Common Model Types --
 Modeling Constraints Unique to St-Id --
 Construction of A-Priori Models Through 3D CAD --
 Quality Control Requirements --
 3. Experimental Considerations --
 Classification of Experiments Based On Input --
 Sensors and Sensor Classification --
 Data Transmission --
 Data Acquisition and Management --
 Use of Non-Destructive Evaluation for Structural Identification --
 4. Data Processing and Direct Data Interpretation --
 Examples of Non-Physical Numerical Models --
 5. Structural Identification for Selection, Application and Calibration of Physics-Based Models --
 Model Selection --
 Model Application for Structural Identification --
 Model Calibration --
 6. Utilization of St-Id for Assessment and Decision Making --
 Performance-Based Engineering --
 Risk-Based Decision-Making --
 Quantitative vs. Qualitative Risk Assessment --
 Appendix A: Case Studies on the Structural Identification of Buildings --
 A.1. Chicago Full-Scale Monitoring Program --
 A.2. Four Seasons Building --
 A.3. Three-Story Concrete Building in CSMIP --
 A.4. Guangzhou New TV Tower --
 A.5. Seven-Story RC Building Slice --
 A.6. Building Substructure Example: Composite Structural Floor System --
 Appendix B: Case Studies on the Structural Identification of Bridges --
 B.1. Henry Hudson Bridge --
 B.2. Throgs Neck Bridge --
 B.3. Golden Gate Bridge --
 B.4. Vincent Thomas Bridge --
 B.5. Hakucho Suspension Bridge --
 B.6. Yokohama Bay Bridge --
 B.7. Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge --
 B.8. Langensand Bridge --
 B.9. Sunrise Boulevard Movable Bridge --
 B.10. New Svinesund Bridge.