Sensitivity analysis of an identification method dedicated to nonlinear systems working under operational loads

In the paper, the exploitational nonlinear systems identification method based on algorithms of the restoring force, boundary perturbations and direct parameter identification methods is presented. The obtained parameter estimates provide information concerning forces transferred on the foundation and find application in the model-based diagnostics.

The results of the sensitivity analysis carried out in order to assess the influence of input parameters uncertainties (accuracy of resonant frequency and amplitude estimates, errors of transfer function estimation in operational conditions, value of introduced additional mass) on the accuracy of estimated system parameters are also presented.