Abstract: The assessment of the reliability of structural systems is increasingly being estimated with regard to the spatial fluctuation of the mechanical properties as well as loads. This leads to a detailed probabilistic modeling ...

Abstract: The change in stresses in the rock mass generated by the internal loading of a pressurized conduit, has traditionally been estimated assuming that the rock mass is impermeable and that the internal pressure in the tunnel ...

Abstract: This study analyzes the changes expected in the Paute River in Ecuador as a result of the future construction of the Paute-Cardenillo Dam (owned by Celec Ep-Hidropaute). The project must remain in use throughout its projected ...

Abstract: This paper presents the application of a distributed model predictive controller (DMPC) to the control of an accurate model of an actual irrigation canal in Spain. The canal is modeled using the Saint-Venant equations and ...