Engineering Mechanics

Proceedings Vol. 20 (2014)

ENGINEERING MECHANICS 2014

Copyright © 2014 Brno University of Technology Institute of Solid Mechanics, Mechatronics and Biomechanics

 

Koudelka T., Kruis J., Lepš M., Nosek J.
pages 339 - 342, full text

Many tasks, in our case fitting parameters of a numerical model, need enormous computing time that is not usually easily accessible. Here enormous means many days or months when a common computer is used. Nowadays there exists a possibility to utilize distributed resources like grid or volunteer computing. This contribution is focused on an application of distributed computing for fitting model parameters of a real structure. We are focused on a three-span prestressed concrete bridge in Mělník. This 23 years old bridge has a serious problem with an excessive deflection. The evaluation of monitoring results clearly shows that after 23 years since putting the bridge into operation the deflection is still growing.

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