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: In this paper, probabilistic models for structural analysis are put forward, with particular emphasis on model uncertainty. Context is provided by the finite-element method and the need for probabilistic prediction of ...

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: Bridge scour is the loss of soil by erosion because of water flowing around bridge supports. Scour has been the number one cause of bridge failure in the United States with an average annual rate of 22 bridges collapsing ...