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Area of Science:

  • Structural dynamics
  • Machine learning applications
  • Inverse problem solving

Background:

  • Accurate structural dynamic characteristic determination is crucial but challenging for load identification.
  • Traditional methods for dynamic load identification can be complex and computationally intensive.
  • Machine learning offers a promising alternative for simplifying inverse problems in engineering.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel deep learning method for dynamic load identification in beam structures.
  • To simplify the process by avoiding the need for numerous structural dynamic characteristic solutions.
  • To develop a time-domain solution leveraging recurrent neural network theory.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a deep learning model with bidirectional long short-term memory (BiLSTM) and long short-term memory (LSTM) layers.
  • Constructed a time-domain algorithm for identifying dynamic loads on a simply supported beam.
  • Trained the model to identify sinusoidal, impulsive, and random excitations.

Main Results:

  • The deep learning model accurately identified various dynamic loads, including multi-point excitations.
  • The model demonstrated robustness and adaptability in load identification.
  • Identification errors were found to be insensitive to the number and position of measuring points.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed deep learning method offers an effective and simplified approach to dynamic load identification.
  • The algorithm shows significant advantages for engineering applications requiring accurate load analysis.
  • This machine learning-based technique enhances the efficiency and accuracy of structural dynamic analysis.