Structural identification of constructed systems : approaches, methods, and technologies for effective practice of St-Id / sponsored by Committee on Structural Identification of Constructed Systems of the Performance of Structures Committee of the Technical Activities Division of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE ; edited by F. Necati �Catbas, Tracy Kijewski-Correa, A. Emin Aktan.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Principal Contributors -- 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.

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