Abstract: Many of the masonry arch bridges in the network of railway bridge stock belong to the civil engineering heritage of the railways. Therefore, their maintenance and management require careful consideration. An effective ...

Abstract: A four-stage procedure for effective management and maintenance scheduling for infrastructural facilities is presented. The structure/component needing immediate attention is identified during the first stage. The second ...

Abstract: Abstract. To fulfill the high flight requirements for a significantly lower environmental impact, new approaches to the design of engines are required. One solution to build an engine as a whole more efficiently is the use ...