Abstract: The physical uncertainty associated with fiber-reinforced polymer composites has to be quantified and dealt with for their widespread use to be reliable. Developing probabilistic models based on experimental studies form ...

Abstract: The buckling strength of conical shells subjected to axial compression may be increased by means of meridional stiffeners (stringers). Unlike stiffened cylinders, only limited research has been carried out and no design ...

Abstract: This paper examines the effectiveness of a high and an ultrahigh modulus carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite prepreg, both of which have been specifically developed for the civil engineering industry. A film ...

Abstract: This study focuses on the probabilistic assessment of reinforced concrete (RC) frames infilled with clay brick walls and subjected to earthquake loading. The adopted methodology extends that previously developed by the ...

Abstract: A probabilistic fatigue assessment methodology for riveted railway bridges is presented. The methodology is applied to a typical, short-span, riveted U.K. railway bridge under historical and present day train loading. On ...

Abstract: A methodology is presented for the probabilistic assessment of reinforced concrete (RC) frames subjected to seismic loading. Various aspects of structural modeling, including member capacity and stiffness, along with global ...