Research Article

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

Table 9

Comparison of natural frequencies before/after was model updated.

Natural frequencyMeasured frequency (Hz)Before updatingTraditional response surface methodImproved response surface method
Frequencies (Hz)Error (%)Updated (Hz)Error (%)Updated (Hz)Error (%)

First1.7412.11921.681.8888.441.7580.94
Second2.5592.7878.882.5420.662.5590.02
Third3.3713.76311.643.6357.833.2294.23