Abstract: A KK-type tube–gusset plate joint is a typical joint configuration used widely in the tubular structures of transmission towers. The mechanical characteristics of KK-joints, compared with K-joints, are more complex owing ...

Abstract: Up to date, few studies on the dynamic characteristics analysis and model updating of large-size ultrahigh-voltage (UHV) transmission towers with long cross arms have been conducted due to the lack of onsite measurement ...

Abstract: A rapid Bayesian Hamiltonian Monte Carlo (HMC) method for operational modal analysis (OMA) is proposed. This novel approach assumes a conservative system, treating parameter identification as sampling along the gradient ...

Abstract: Climate change, sea level rise, and storm surge events are now significant factors threatening critical water and wastewater infrastructure. Extreme storm events have increased the need for the preparation required to face ...