Abstract: Primary-secondary systems, consisting of a primary subsystem supporting a relatively light secondary subsystem, are characterized by special dynamic characteristics. One important characteristic is ...

Abstract: A new method for efficient discretization of random fields (i.e., their representation in terms of random variables) is introduced. The efficiency of the discretization is measured by the number of random variables required ...

Abstract: An exact formula is derived for the tangent geometric stiffness of inclined cables under self-weight. Comparisons are made with the well-known approximate formula by Ernst. It is found that the accuracy of Ernst’s formula ...

Abstract: A stochastic model for pavement design is developed within an analytically derived mechanistic framework for predicting pavement distresses in terms of fundamental material behavior and structural response to traffic loads. ...

Abstract: A robust approach for approximately solving reliability-based optimal design problems, for series structural systems, is developed. The approach reformulates the problems by replacing reliability terms with deterministic ...

Abstract: An electrical substation consists of a complex set of equipment items that are interconnected through conductor buses or cables. If the connections are not sufficiently flexible, significant dynamic interaction may occur ...

Abstract: Performance-based earthquake engineering aims to quantify performance of facilities using metrics that are of immediate use to both engineers and stakeholders. A rigorous yet practical implementation of a performance-based ...

Abstract: This paper presents a complete methodology for both probabilistic and deterministic assessment of seismic soil liquefaction triggering potential based on the cone penetration test (CPT). A comprehensive worldwide set of ...