Research Article

Optimal Sensor Placement for Spatial Structure Based on Importance Coefficient and Randomness

Table 2

Statistical parameter for sample structure.

ParameterProbability distributionMeanStandard deviation

Elastic modulusGaussian distribution2.10 × 1011 N/m26.18 × 109 N/m2
Pipe diameterGaussian distribution0.2 m0.0002 m
Concentrated force on topGaussian distribution50 KN0.5 KN
Uniform load on jointGaussian distribution10 KN0.1 KN
Initial imperfections of positionGaussian distribution(L/1000 + L/300)/2 = 0.087 m0.047 m