Abstract: This paper proposes a general formulation to develop hierarchical probabilistic predictive models for clustered data. The common clustering factor, shared among the data within a group, causes statistical dependence that ...

Abstract: Transportation networks are critical lifelines and their functionality after an earthquake is of primary importance for life safety and economic recovery of a community, yet they can be severely damaged during earthquakes. ...

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Abstract: Current seismic design of bridges is based on “one-time” performance of the bridges during the design seismic event. However, there might be a considerable probability of observing more than one damaging earthquakes in a ...

Abstract: Unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings make up a significant portion of the built environment, with hollow clay being the predominant choice for the units. The capacity of URM buildings is a function of the capacity of its ...

Abstract: Regional risk analysis provides information for decisions made by communities, state and federal agencies, and the insurance industry. The analyses involve comprehensive prediction models, including nested models in complex ...

Abstract: The commonly used Pauw’s formula to predict elastic modulus of concrete is very general and does not address the complexity of modern concretes, such as high-strength concrete, use of different types of aggregates and ...

Abstract: Seismic fragility reflects the reliability of a structure to withstand future seismic demands. It is defined as the conditional probability that a structural demand attains or exceeds a specified capacity level for given ...