Abstract: Because of the unpredictable nature of mechanical and environmental loads, steel bridges do not necessarily behave as anticipated in design. Moreover, such loads cause the deterioration of the bridge with respect to time. ...

Abstract: This paper presents an overview and a recap of basic equations of structural reliability as applied to structural condition assessment. Common sources of uncertainties in structural design parameters are explained, and ...

Abstract: Analysis of a structure is a crucial procedure to ensure its reliable design and performance. These analytical procedures are generally performed deterministically. However, the input parameters defining the material and ...

Abstract: A new method for reliable fatigue life prediction in metal structural components is developed, which quantifies uncertainties using interval variables. Using this crack-initiation-based method, first, the uncertainties in ...

Abstract: Concrete-faced rockfill dams (CFRDs) are commonly built around the world. As energy demands soar and construction methods evolve, the interest in the construction of CFRDs with larger heights has increased tremendously. ...

Abstract: Concrete-faced rockfill dams (CFRDs) are commonly built around the world. As energy demands soar and construction methods evolve, the interest in the construction of CFRDs with larger heights has increased tremendously. ...

Abstract: A new method for dynamic response spectrum analysis of a structural system with interval uncertainty is developed. This interval finite-element–based method is capable of obtaining the bounds on dynamic response of a ...

Abstract: Abstract. This article bridges optimization and control and presents a novel closed-loop control framework based on natural gradient descent, offering a trajectory-oriented alternative to traditional cost-function tuning. ...