Probabilistic Finite Element Model Updating Using Bayesian Statistics: Applications to Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering

by Tshilidzi Marwala, Ilyes Boulkaibet, Sondipon Adhikari

Probabilistic Finite Element Model Updating Using Bayesian Applications to Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering  Tshilidzi Marwala and Ilyes Boulkaibet, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Sondipon Adhikari, Swansea University, UK   Covers the probabilistic finite element model based on Bayesian statistics with applications to aeronautical and mechanical engineering   Finite element models are used widely to model the dynamic behaviour of many systems including in electrical, aerospace and mechanical engineering. The book covers probabilistic finite element model updating, achieved using Bayesian statistics. The Bayesian framework is employed to estimate the probabilistic finite element models which take into account of the uncertainties in the measurements and the modelling procedure. The Bayesian formulation achieves this by formulating the finite element model as the posterior distribution of the model given the measured data within the context of computational statistics and applies these in aeronautical and mechanical engineering. Probabilistic Finite Element Model Updating Using Bayesian Statistics contains simple explanations of computational statistical techniques such as Metropolis-Hastings Algorithm, Slice sampling, Markov Chain Monte Carlo method, hybrid Monte Carlo as well as Shadow Hybrid Monte Carlo and their relevance in engineering.   Key   The book is essential reading for researchers, practitioners and students in mechanical and aerospace engineering.

248 pages, Hardcover

Published November 30, 2016