An expanding range of applications and performance objectives has been driving Operational Modal Analysis into new problems and challenges. Therefore, this special session intends to bring together contributions addressing demanding case studies due to case-specific challenges in dams, bridges, buildings, offshore structures, and other special structures and construction equipment.

To better understand the structural behaviour of studied structures, operational modal analysis can be complemented by additional analytical and numerical approaches, enabling an integrated assessment of structural performance based either on individual experimental campaigns or on continuous condition monitoring.

By sharing experiences, methodologies, and solutions in this special session, researchers and practitioners can collectively tackle current challenges in vibration-based assessment and monitoring of special structures, ultimately contributing to safer and more reliable infrastructure for the benefit of society.

Keyword: Dams, Stadia, Offshore Structures, Construction Equipment, Special Buildings

Track chairs

Filipe Magalhães, University of Porto

Zhen Sun, Southeast University

Sérgio Pereira, University of Porto