Modelling Nonlinear System Identification with Response Surface Methodology

1. Introduction

The high cost of imported equipment motivates an indigenous investigation of nonlinear system identification suited to local reinforced concrete structures. A prototype was constructed and its behaviour compared with predictions obtained from response surface methodology. Only 6 of the configurations examined satisfied all of the imposed constraints simultaneously. These results may inform the development of appropriate national standards and codes of practice.

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2. Materials and Methods

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3. Results and Discussion

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4. Conclusion

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