Force Reconstruction for Uncertain Structure Based on Interval Model and Second-Order Perturbation Theory

Abstract

In order to reconstruct the upper and lower bounds of dynamic excitations applied on the uncertain structure, an algorithm based on interval model and second-order perturbation theory is presented in this paper. First, interval model is built up by expressing the uncertain parameters of structure in interval form. Next according to second-order perturbation theory, structure characteristic matrices and input force vector are approximated as second-order Taylor polynomial expansion at the midpoint of uncertain parameters. After that the input force’s midpoint, first-order and second-order partial derivatives are respectively calculated by existing step-by-step integration method. Then addition and subtraction of the three components obtained in previous step are operated. Ultimately the upper and lower bounds of dynamic load can be identified. Numerical simulation results demonstrate this method is with the characteristic of high efficiency and precision. In addition, it is able to remain a relatively strong robustness under noise turbulence.