Finite Element Model Updating of Large-Span-Cable-Stayed Bridge Based on Response Surface

Finite element (FE) model updating based on the response surface method using load test data of a cable-stayed bridge. This paper presents a case study of a cable-stayed bridge in which the FE model is refined using the response surface method based on experimental data from dead load and dynamic lo...

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Main Authors: Yanjun Lv, Juchao Wu, Junlong Li, Wei Wang, Tongning Wang, Ye Yuan, Jianing Wang
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
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author Yanjun Lv
Juchao Wu
Junlong Li
Wei Wang
Tongning Wang
Ye Yuan
Jianing Wang
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Juchao Wu
Junlong Li
Wei Wang
Tongning Wang
Ye Yuan
Jianing Wang
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description Finite element (FE) model updating based on the response surface method using load test data of a cable-stayed bridge. This paper presents a case study of a cable-stayed bridge in which the FE model is refined using the response surface method based on experimental data from dead load and dynamic load tests. The elastic modulus and density of the main girder, tower, and cables are selected as the parameters to be updated, while the mid-span deflection and the first three vertical natural frequencies serve as the responses. The D-optimal experimental design is employed to generate test samples, and F-test analysis is performed to assess the significance of the parameters. The response surface equation is fitted using the least squares method, and the model’s accuracy is subsequently validated. The results show that the discrepancies between the FE model updating, and the experimental data are less than 3% for all responses, indicating a high degree of accuracy. This refined model demonstrates the effectiveness of the response surface method for improving the FE representation of the bridge. It can be applied in the field of damage detection, offering considerable practical value for bridge health monitoring.
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spelling doaj-art-e8ec2617b2eb4166aa644793f0f7ebcb2025-08-20T02:35:56ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-06-011513224710.3390/buildings15132247Finite Element Model Updating of Large-Span-Cable-Stayed Bridge Based on Response SurfaceYanjun Lv0Juchao Wu1Junlong Li2Wei Wang3Tongning Wang4Ye Yuan5Jianing Wang6China Railway No.3 Engineering Group Co., Ltd., The Transportation Engineering Branch Company, Jinzhong 030000, ChinaChina Railway No.3 Engineering Group Co., Ltd., The Transportation Engineering Branch Company, Jinzhong 030000, ChinaChina Railway No.3 Engineering Group Co., Ltd., The Transportation Engineering Branch Company, Jinzhong 030000, ChinaYining Highway Administration Bureau, Yining 835000, ChinaCollege of Civil and Transportation Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou 450045, ChinaChina Railway No.3 Engineering Group Co., Ltd., The Transportation Engineering Branch Company, Jinzhong 030000, ChinaCollege of Civil and Transportation Engineering, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou 450045, ChinaFinite element (FE) model updating based on the response surface method using load test data of a cable-stayed bridge. This paper presents a case study of a cable-stayed bridge in which the FE model is refined using the response surface method based on experimental data from dead load and dynamic load tests. The elastic modulus and density of the main girder, tower, and cables are selected as the parameters to be updated, while the mid-span deflection and the first three vertical natural frequencies serve as the responses. The D-optimal experimental design is employed to generate test samples, and F-test analysis is performed to assess the significance of the parameters. The response surface equation is fitted using the least squares method, and the model’s accuracy is subsequently validated. The results show that the discrepancies between the FE model updating, and the experimental data are less than 3% for all responses, indicating a high degree of accuracy. This refined model demonstrates the effectiveness of the response surface method for improving the FE representation of the bridge. It can be applied in the field of damage detection, offering considerable practical value for bridge health monitoring.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/13/2247response surfacecable stayed bridgedesign of experimentsmodel updating
spellingShingle Yanjun Lv
Juchao Wu
Junlong Li
Wei Wang
Tongning Wang
Ye Yuan
Jianing Wang
Finite Element Model Updating of Large-Span-Cable-Stayed Bridge Based on Response Surface
Buildings
response surface
cable stayed bridge
design of experiments
model updating
title Finite Element Model Updating of Large-Span-Cable-Stayed Bridge Based on Response Surface
title_full Finite Element Model Updating of Large-Span-Cable-Stayed Bridge Based on Response Surface
title_fullStr Finite Element Model Updating of Large-Span-Cable-Stayed Bridge Based on Response Surface
title_full_unstemmed Finite Element Model Updating of Large-Span-Cable-Stayed Bridge Based on Response Surface
title_short Finite Element Model Updating of Large-Span-Cable-Stayed Bridge Based on Response Surface
title_sort finite element model updating of large span cable stayed bridge based on response surface
topic response surface
cable stayed bridge
design of experiments
model updating
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/13/2247
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