Abstract: Regional seismic risk assessment involves many infrastructure systems, and it is computationally intensive to conduct an individual simulation of each system. This paper suggests an approach using active learning to select ...

Abstract: Rapid and accurate evaluation of the damage state of structures after a seismic event is critical for postevent emergency response and recovery. The existing rapid damage evaluation methodology is typically based on fragility ...

Abstract: Past reconnaissance studies revealed that bridges close to active faults are more susceptible to damage, and more than 60% of the bridges in California are skewed. To assess the combined effect of near-fault (NF) ground ...

Abstract: Transportation networks are critical components of lifeline systems. They can experience disruptions due to seismic hazards that could lead to severe emergency response and recovery problems. Finding an efficient and ...

Abstract: This study explored an optimal intensity measure for probabilistic seismic demand models of multiple components in cable-stayed bridges subjected to pulse-like ground motions. To achieve this goal, this study selected a ...

Abstract: The safety of buildings which have been affected by a natural disaster such as an earthquake is currently evaluated manually by certified inspectors who identify visible damage on the structural elements. This process has ...

Abstract: Current postearthquake inspection of structures relies on certified inspectors to make an assessment of the existing safety of the structure based primarily on qualitative measures. Completing the required inspection takes ...