Abstract: Stochastic descriptions and simulations of oceanographic variables are essential for coastal and marine engineering applications. In the past decade, copula-based approaches have become increasingly popular for estimating ...

Abstract: Traffic load plays an important role not only in the design of new bridges but also in the reliability assessment of existing structures. Weigh-in-motion systems are used to collect data to determine traffic loads. In this ...

Abstract: In this paper two methodologies are investigated that contribute to better assessment of risks related to extreme rainfall events. Firstly, one-parameter bivariate copulas are used to analyze rain gauge data in the ...

Abstract: Rock groins in the Elbe Estuary are constructed to maintain proper water levels for navigation and for embankment erosion protection. At certain localities, significant damages to rock groins have been observed due to the ...