Operational modal analysis with automated SSI-COV algorithm

Summary

The function SSICOV.m aims to automatically identify the eigenfrequencies, mode shapes, and damping ratios of a line-like structure using ambient vibrations only. The covariance-driven stochastic subspace identification method (SSI-COV) is used in combination with a clustering algorithm to automatically analyze the stabilization diagrams.

The algorithm is inspired by the one used by Magalhaes et al. [1]. It has been applied for ambient vibration monitoring of the Lysefjord Bridge [2] and was compared to the frequency domain decomposition technique [3]. Finally, the algorithm was found accurate enough to visualize the evolution of the bridge eigenfrequencies with the temperature [4].

content

The submission file contains:

• A data file BridgeData.mat
• A Matlab Live Script Example1.mlx that illustrates the application of the algorithm.
• The function SSICOV which is the automated SSI-COV algorithm.
• The function plotStabDiag.m, which plot the stabilization diagram.

Any question, suggestion or comment is welcomed.

References

[1] Magalhaes, F., Cunha, A., & Caetano, E. (2009). Online automatic identification of the modal parameters of a long span arch bridge. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 23(2), 316-329.

[2] Cheynet, E., Jakobsen, J. B., & Snæbjörnsson, J. (2016).Buffeting response of a suspension bridge in complex terrain. Engineering Structures, 128, 474-487.

[3] Cheynet, E., Jakobsen, J. B., & Snæbjörnsson, J. (2017).Damping estimation of large wind-sensitive structures.Procedia Engineering, 199, 2047-2053.

[4] Cheynet, E., Snæbjörnsson, J., & Jakobsen, J. B. (2017).Temperature Effects on the Modal Properties of a Suspension Bridge.In Dynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 2 (pp. 87-93). Springer.