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This study introduces a stiffness separation method to efficiently identify parameters in complex multispan rigid frames. The approach reduces computational load by analyzing substructures, enhancing identification accuracy and speed.

Keywords:

joint and member damage multispan rigid frame parameter identification static response stiffness separation method

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Area of Science:

Structural Engineering
Computational Mechanics
Finite Element Analysis

Background:

Multispan rigid frames present significant challenges for parameter identification due to structural complexity.
High computational workloads often hinder efficient analysis and accurate parameter estimation.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an efficient method for static response parameter identification of multispan rigid frames.
To reduce the computational burden associated with analyzing complex frame structures.

Main Methods:

A stiffness separation method is proposed, segmenting the global stiffness matrix into substructure matrices.
Loads are applied individually to substructures, facilitating distinct local static responses.
The methodology is validated on three- and eight-span continuous rigid frame structures.

Main Results:

The stiffness separation method significantly reduces computational workload.
The approach enhances the efficiency of parameter identification for multispan rigid frames.
Local static responses are clearly observable due to individual load application on substructures.

Conclusions:

The proposed stiffness separation method is effective for parameter identification in multispan rigid frames.
This technique offers a more computationally efficient alternative to traditional methods.
The findings demonstrate a substantial improvement in the efficiency of structural parameter identification.