Abstract: A novel method is proposed to rank bridges for maintenance priorities based on the risk posed by structural deterioration. The proposed method integrates structural reliability analysis, public datasets, and traffic flow ...

Abstract: Flooding and the resultant scour damage to bridges may lead to immense economic losses and significant social and environmental impacts. Currently, bridge management decisions are developed on a bridge-by-bridge basis to ...

Abstract: AbstractFlood insurance is an effective strategy for individuals to mitigate disaster-related losses. However, participation rates among at-risk populations in the United States remain strikingly low. This gap underscores ...

Abstract: Configuration transformation is an important issue during the construction stage of spatial suspension bridges with three-dimensional (3D) curved cables. Without fully considering this issue, the hangers could rub or ...

Abstract: Abstract Traditional structural inspection methods, while effective, often fall short in terms of efficiency, coverage, and consistency, thereby highlighting the need for innovative approaches. This paper presents a novel ...