Analysis of Inverse Methods in Empirical Structural Mechanics

Abstract

The application of inverse methods in empirical structural mechanics is the subject of this study. After a broad introduction to Inverse Problems (IPs), which includes a discussion of the many domains of application in general structural mechanics, the focus is limited to the critical area of material identification, with a special focus on the use of complete surveys. In this example, a more detailed explanation of the IPs to solve is provided, as well as the primary approaches to solving it. Lastly, there are several illustrations of exploratory uses of such techniques.