Model Validation and Uncertainty Quantification, Volume 3

1 Bayesian Treatment of Spatially-Varying Parameter Estimation Problems via Canonical BUS.- 2 Bayesian System Identification of Offshore Platforms.- 3 Bayesian Inference and RJMCMC in Structural Dynamics - on Experimental Data.- 4 Approximate Bayesian Computation by Subset Simulation for Parameter Inference of Dynamical Models.- 5 Determining Model Form Uncertainty of Reduced Order Models.- 6 Uncertainty Analysis of Mechanical Behavior of Functionally Graded Carbon Nanotube Composite Materials.- 7 Interval Uncertainty Analysis of Structure Using CANDECOMP/PARAFAC Decomposition.- 8 Uncertainty Quantification For Nonlinear Reduced-Order Elasto-Dynamics Computational Models.- 9 Estimating Noise Spectra for Data from an Instrumented Building.- 10 Uncertainties in an Application of Operational Modal Analysis.- 11 Stochastic Finite Element Model Updating by Bootstrapping.- 12 Dynamic Identification of Classically Damped Uncertain Structures.- 13 Interval Finite Element Approach for Modal Analysis of Linear Elastic Structures Under Uncertainty.- 14 Model Based Effects Screening of Stringed Instruments.- 15 Innovation Dilemmas, Design Optimization, and Info-Gaps.- 16 Approach to Evaluate and to Compare Basic Structural Design Concepts of Landing Gears in Early Stage of Development Under Uncertainty.- 14 Model Based Effects Screening of Stringed Instruments.- 15 Innovation Dilemmas, Design Optimization, and Info-Gaps.- 16 Approach to Evaluate and to Compare Basic Structural Design Concepts of Landing Gears in Early Stage of Development Under Uncertainty.- 17 Robust Sensor and Exciter Design for Linear Structures.- 18 Robust Model Calibration Using Determinist and Stochastic Performance Metrics.- 19 Designing a Mechanical Latch for Robust Performance.- 19 From Model Calibration and Validation to Reliable Extrapolations.- 20 From Model Calibration and Validation to Reliable Extrapolations.- 21 Application of PCA-SVD Validation Metric to Develop Calibrated and Validated

Dr. Sez Atamturktur is Associate Professor and Distinguished Professor of Intelligent Infrastructure at Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA; Tyler Schoenherr is a Staff Engineer in the Engine Division of Kohler Company, Kohler, WI; Dr. Babak Moaveni isAssociate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA; and Dr. Costas Papadimitriou is Professor of Structural Dynamics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Thessaly, Thessaly, Greece.