A modified metaheuristic optimization approach on the structural identification and damage detection of an experimentally tested wind turbine supporting structure

Wind energy conversion devices (WECDs) are sensitive structures subjected to high force fluctuations, making them prone to damage. Thus, a global identification and damage detection technique is important to keep track of any changes in the structural characteristics of the WECD. In this contribution, a previously‐developed structural identification and damage detection algorithm, namely: the M odified A daptive Ha R mony Searc H AL gorithm (MARSHAL), is used to perform structural identification and damage detection to a laboratory test model of a WECD supported by a tripile. (© 2016 Wiley‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)