“…34 Since the choice of prior distribution significantly influences the posterior prediction, the ini- 35 tial distribution should be constructed using prior (qualitative) information. However, in many 36 Bayesian applications, the Gaussian distribution is often assumed as the prior distribution, which 37 simplifies the calculation of the posterior distribution. 38 If the random responses of a structural system are monitored and available, the distribution 39 of the system response can be predicted by state estimation techniques.…”