Research Article

Finite Element Model Updating of Bridge Structures Based on Improved Response Surface Methods

Table 4

List of monitoring contents.

Monitoring projectsLayout locationNumber of measuring pointsType of sensor

Structural vibrationMiddle of main span4Accelerometer
StrainMid-span section, end-beam section112Vibrational chord strain gauge (with temperature)
Vertical deflection1/4 span, 1/2 span, 3/4 span36Flexometer