Abstract: This paper presents a nondeterministic kriging (NDK) method to approximate the response of probabilistic systems with mixed continuous and discrete input variables. The proposed method approximates both epistemic (extrinsic) ...

Abstract: This paper focuses on probabilistic seismic loss estimation of bridges. The results provide several crucial insights on the distribution of seismic repair costs and the reasoning behind their nature—the distribution of ...

Abstract: This study develops a methodology to model random geometric imperfections in welded cylindrical aboveground storage tanks (ASTs). Precise modeling of the imperfections in ASTs is important for quantitative assessment of ...

Abstract: This study develops a methodology to model random geometric imperfections in welded cylindrical aboveground storage tanks (ASTs). Precise modeling of the imperfections in ASTs is important for quantitative assessment of ...

Abstract: This paper proposes the use of an additional stiffening ring to prevent buckling of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) under storm-surge inundation and presents an approach to obtain an optimal design for the additional ring. ...

Abstract: Predicting coastal infrastructure reliability during hurricane events is important for risk-based design and disaster planning, including delineating viable emergency response routes. Previous research has focused on either ...

Abstract: Mitigating tornado damage remains a critical challenge for communities throughout much of the United States. Enhanced construction techniques typically used in hurricane-prone regions are often recommended as at least part ...