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Automated operational modal analysis of a lively footbridge for tracking long term dynamic behaviour

  • De Hui Tang
  • , Wei Hua Hu
  • , Jun Teng
  • , Elsa Caetano
  • , Álvaro Cunha
  • Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen
  • University of Porto

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Abstract

A continuous dynamic monitoring system was installed at Pedro e Inês footbridge, located in Combra, Portugal, in 2007 by the CONSTRUCT/Vibest research group from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP). Such a system was further developed for research purpose by implementing an automated operational modal analysis procedure, in order to track the footbridge’s long term dynamic properties and detect early structural modifications. Modal parameters are identified by automated Covariance based Stochastic Subspace Identification (SSI-COV) technique. Their variations are tracked and the influence of temperature is analyzed. With the final purpose of detecting potential structural modifications at an early stage, the Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) method is employed to effectively eliminate temperature effects. Novelty analysis on the residual errors of the MLR model is established to provide a statistical structural health index. During five years from 2007 to 2012, a clear deviation of the proposed health indicator suggests a slight long term modification of the footbridge.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaintenance, Safety, Risk, Management and Life-Cycle Performance of Bridges - Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2018
EditorsNigel Powers, Dan M. Frangopol, Riadh Al-Mahaidi, Colin Caprani
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages1565-1568
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781138730458
StatePublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event9th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2018 - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 9 Jul 201813 Jul 2018

Publication series

NameMaintenance, Safety, Risk, Management and Life-Cycle Performance of Bridges - Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2018

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2018
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period9/07/1813/07/18

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