1. OSE801 Engineering System Identification Spring 2010
Lecture 2: Elements of System Identification:
Identification Process and Examples
Instructors: K. C. Park (Division of Ocean Systems Engineering)
Y. J. Park (Division of Mechanical Engineering)

3. Why do we need a good analytical model?
A good analytical model can provide the experimentalist
with instrumentation needs, e.g., how many sensors and
where to mount them, the location(s) and levels of
excitations, anticipated response records( frequency
ranges, and response magnitudes), among others.
No one model can serve for different applications:
is it for control? For damage detection? Or design
optimizarion? Etc. .
Eventually, it is meaningful to obtain experimentally
verified models for the engineers to utilize them for
design improvements, performance evaluation, cost
reduction, and certification for codes and standards.

4. Preliminary test runs (from a single to more than dozens runs)
Check each output to examine the sampling rates set from the
analytical model is adequate;
Readjust the filter bands (roll-off ranges, etc.) if necessary;
Readjust the signal conditioners for each output line if necessary;
Check all the lines from the sensors and exciters to the A/D convertor
lines that are fed into the computer;
Obtain the auto and cross correlation plots and examine carefully
whether the frequency contents as well as the anti-resonances are
adequately detected;
Now, make sure to minimize the temperature variations and
environmental vibrations during experiments;
Run test, but if at all possible, repeat several runs and obtain
preliminary (input-output ratio) transfer functions or preliminary
impulse response functions;
If necessary, adjust sensor locations and repeat Steps

5. Common overlook by novice experimentalists
(including myself)
1. Inadequate pre-testing modeling;
2. Wrong choice of excitations;
3. Wrong choice of sensors and their locations;
4. Mal-attachments of sensors and actuators;
5. Assuming textbook boundary conditions;
6. Inconsistency of units employed;
7. Ignoring noises and other uncertainties;

6. Of a plethora of system identification techniques, which
one(s) should I choose?
Know the system characteristics that you are trying to
identify (This is where a good analytical model and
subsequent analyses play key roles!)
Begin with a technique that you are most familiar. If you
find that the one you are familiar with may not be
adequate, then search for other techniques
Be mindful of the limitations of the chosen identification
technique; no technique is free from any deficiencies.
Do not stretch too much to stick with a technique just
because you are familiar with. A good engineer remains
a good one by adapting himself/herself to new
techniques available.

7. The following examples are provided
to give you a glimpse of the levels of
your learning experience as to what
kind of problems you may be able to
tackle after a successful completion
of this course.
We may undertake similar problems
as part of our term projects, notably for
control problems.

8. Example: Damage Identification utilizing Transmission zeros
Poles vs. Zeros
Poles used extensively for:
System Identification
Modal Analysis
Control Design
Input Tailoring of Resonators
poles
Zeros ignored except for:
Control Applications:
Deadband avoidance
Closed-loop Performance Indication
Sensor/Actuator Pair Selection and Placement
zeros

9. Motivation
Most model-based DD methodologies require a large number of sensors.
Closely tied to modern modal testing practices.
Analysis uses measured modes/mode shapes as starting point.
Large matrix size, large computational cost.
Present method may require fewer sensors at select locations.
Localized identification, separate processing and observation of select locations
Smaller matrix size, smaller computational cost.

10. DD/HM Related Research
Flexibility/modeshape - direct comparison of undamaged/damaged values related to sensor/DOF location
Updating - correlation of analytical DOF to model changes
Control/filter - minimize modal force error though fictitious controller/filter
Transmission zero - comparison of FRF elements correlated to sensor/DOF locations

11. Motivation, cont’d. Global vs. Local, cont’d.
In the global case stiffness and mass properties are associated with nodes globally coupled
In the local case stiffness and mass properties are associated with elements. uncoupled
A node may have contributions from many elements.
A local node has contributions only from the corresp. element.

12. Definition of Transmission Zeros

13. Transmission Zeros, cont’d.
Transmission zeros of the MIMO transfer function
Antiresonances of the SISO element of the transfer function matrix

14. Partitioned vs. global flexibility

15. Roadmap

16. A Simple Example Global TZ [Afolabi, 1987]
Independent of k1
f(k1, k2, k3)
f(k1, k2, k3)

17. Simple Example, cont’d. Element-by-element (Localized) TZ
so that the localized TF matrix elements are:
Independent of k1
Independent of k3
Independent of k2

18. Simple Example, cont’d. Comparison of Global FRFs
Collocated input/output sets
Damage in element 2

19. Simple Example, cont’d. Comparison of Localized FRFs
Both zeros are invariant - damage occurs here.

20. Indeterminate Plate
12 elements, 3 DOF per node (1 displ. & 2 rotations)
Strains can be either Mindlin- or Kirchhoff-type
Strain-displacement matrix limitations:
where

21. Indeterminate Plate DD Results
Global TZ
Strain-basis TZ

23. Ladder “Limited Mode” Problem
16 elements, 3 DOF per node (2 displ. & 1 rotation)
Lowest 12 modes plus residual flexibility term identified due to burst-random input
Cumulative TZ variation computed based on state-space form of modal values

24. Ladder Limited Mode Case, cont’d.
On the left, the full analytical spectrum is used to compute the TZ variation. On the right, only the 12 identified modes plus the residual is used to compute the TZ variation.
Limited Modes
Full Spectrum

25. NUPEC RCCV Experimental Test
“Scale model” of a Reinforced Concrete Containment Vessel (RCCV)
Vibration test histories due to base motion recorded before and after an internal pressure test (used to create damage typical for this application)

26. RCCV Experimental Test, cont’d.
22 accelerometer locations chosen for system identification
8 modes identified below 120 Hz for both tests
After realization, modes transformed to beam model for damage detection analysis

28. RCCV Experimental Test, cont’d.

29. References
Alvin, K. F., Robertson, A. N., Reich, G. W. and Park, K. C., Structural system identification: from reality to models, Computers & Structures, 81(2003),
Reich, G. W. and Park, K. C., A Theory for Strain-Based Structural System Identification, Journal of Applied Mechanics, 68(4),
Alvin, K. F. and Park, K. C., Extraction of Substructural Flexibilities from Global Frequencies and Mode Shapes, AIAA Journal, vol. 37, no.11, 1999, p
Park, K. C. and Reich, G. W., A Theory for Strain-Based Structural System Identification, in: Adaptive Structures and Technologies, ed. by N. W. Hagood and M. J. Attala, Technomic Pub., 1999,
Park, K. C. and Reich, G. W., A Procedure to Determine Accurate Rotations from Measured Strains and Displacements for system Identification, Proc. 17th International Modal Analysis Conference, 8-11 February 1999, Kissimmee, FL.
Robertson, A. N. and Park, K. C., An Investigation of Time Efficiency in Wavelet-Based Markov Parameter Extraction Methods, Proc AIAA SDM Conference, Paper No. AIAA , April , Long Beach, CA.
Robertson, A. N., Park, K. C. and Alvin, K. F., Extraction of Impulse Response Data via Wavelet Transform for Structural System Identification, ASME Journal of Vibrations and Acoustics, 120, No.1, January 1998,
Robertson, A. N., Park, K. C. and Alvin, K. F., Identification of Structural Dynamics Models Using Wavelet-Generated Impulse Response Data, ASME Journal of Vibrations and Acoustics, 120, No.1, January 1998,
Alvin, K. F., Park, K. C. and Peterson, L. D., Extraction of Undamped Normal Modes and Full Modal Damping Matrix from Complex Modal Parameters, AIAA Journal, Volume 35, Number 7, 1997,
G. W. Reich and K. C. Park, Localized system identification and structural health monitoring from vibration test data, Proc AIAA SDM Conference, Paper No. AIAA , April , Kissimmee, FL.
Robertson, A. N., Park, K. C. and Alvin, K. F., MIMO System Structural System Identification: A Revisit via Wavelet Transform, Proc. the 14th Intnl. Modal Analysis Conf., Dearborn, MI, Feb
Alvin, K. F. and Park, K. C., A Second-Order Structural Identification Procedure via System Theory-Based Realization, AIAA Journal, 32(2), February 1994,
Alvin, K. F., Park, K. C. and Peterson, L. D., A Minimal-Order Experimental Component Mode Synthesis: New Results and Challenges, AIAA Journal, 33(8), August 1995,
Alvin, K. F., Peterson, L. D. and Park, K. C., Experimental Identification of Normal Modes and Damping in an Actively Controlled Structure, Proc AIAA SDM Conference, Paper No. AIAA , April , Hilton Head, SC.
Alvin, K. F., Park, K. C. and Peterson, L. D., Consistent Model Reduction of Modal Parameters for Reduced-Order Active Control, AIAA Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, 18(4), July-August 1995,
Alvin, K. F., Peterson, L. D. and Park, K. C., A Method for Determining Minimum-Order Mass and Stiffness Matrices from Modal Test Data, AIAA Journal, 33(1), January 1995,