Structural Dynamics Challenge Problem: Summary

Abstract

The six papers in this special issue that develop solutions to the Structural Dynamics Challenge Problem are summarized herein. The goal is to emphasize different tools and approaches applied to various parts of the structural dynamics problem. Specifically the following issues are considered: (1) Development of a mathematical framework for uncertainty quantification of a substructure. (2) Calibration of a mathematical model for the substructure. (3) Validation of the substructure mathematical model. (4) Use of the mathematical model of the substructure, in conjunction with another structure, to make a prediction of the probability that a regulatory limit is surpassed, and discussion of the uncertainty of the prediction. Different methodologies are presented and specific results vary, however, conclusions regarding satisfaction of the regulatory requirement match. © 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.