Structural model updating based on metamodel using modal frequencies

Modal frequencies are often used in structural model updating, based on the finite element model, while the metamodel approach is often used in the respective optimization process. In this work, the Kriging model is adopted as the metamodel. First, the influence of different correlation functions of Kriging model is inspected, followed by the investigation of the approximate capability of Kriging model by inspecting the approximate accuracy of nonlinear functions. Next, a model updating procedure is proposed, based on the Kriging model, constructed using samples generated via the method of Optimal Latin Hypercube. Finally, a typical frame structure is taken as a case study, demonstrating the feasibility and efficiency of the proposed approach. The results show that, the Kriging model can match the target functions very well, while the finite element model can achieve accurate frequencies and can reliably predict the frequencies after model updating.