Journal of Infrastructure Systems: Recent submissions
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Condition Modeling of Railway Drainage Pipes
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)Condition of drainage asset systems can have substantial impact on the structural and operational integrity of railway tracks. It is therefore important to ensure that the various components of the drainage system are ... -
VfM-at-Risk Analysis Model for Build–Operate–Transfer Infrastructure Projects
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)Existing models have failed to capture the stochastic nature of input variables for the value-for-money (VfM) analysis in build–operate–transfer (BOT) infrastructure projects. The present study aims to address this knowledge ... -
Road Infrastructure Development Index for Urban Residential Layouts Using Satellite Images and the Analytical Hierarchy Process
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)Road infrastructure, an essential support system providing mobility and accessibility within residential layouts, has become a serious concern in several countries. In some places, residential layouts (subdivisions) have ... -
Household Adaptations to Infrastructure System Service Interruptions
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)When critical infrastructure system services are disrupted, households typically respond by reducing, delaying, or relocating their demand (e.g., delaying laundry), or augmenting supply (e.g., using a generator). ... -
Policies and Incentives for Promoting Distributed Solar Generation: Impact on Electric Power Infrastructure
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)Distributed solar generation (DSG) has grown in popularity in the last decades and is attracting a growing number of adopters. With the continuously decreasing cost of photovoltaic (PV) cells and battery storage technologies, ... -
Infrastructure Asset Management System Optimized Configuration: A
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)An effective infrastructure asset management (AM) system is crucial for -
Social Cost Optimization Model and Empirical Evaluation of
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)An important prerequisite for economic growth is the efficient and safe delivery -
Large-Scale Automated Sustainability Assessment of Infrastructure Projects Using Machine Learning Algorithms with Multisource Remote Sensing Data
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)Considering the magnitude, lifespan, and environmental impacts of physical infrastructures, integration of sustainability with development policies has proved to be indispensable; accordingly, several rating systems were ... -
A Reinforcement Learning Method for Multiasset Roadway Improvement Scheduling Considering Traffic Impacts
(ASCE, 2022/12/01)Maintaining roadway pavements and bridge decks is key to providing high levels of service for road users. However, improvement actions incur downtime. These actions are typically scheduled by asset class, yet implemented ... -
Spatial Characterization of Strain Variation in the Profile of Tunnel Structure Using Monitoring Data and Numerical Modeling
(ASCE, 2022/07/07)The rapid proliferation of tunnel construction presents challenges to the safe operation of tunnels. Although Structural Health Monitoring Systems (SHMSs) have been widely used to prevent tunnel disasters, it is still ... -
Deep Reinforcement Learning–Enabled Bridge Management Considering Asset and Network Risks
(ASCE, 2022/07/07)Bridges deteriorate over time due to various environmental and mechanical stressors. Deterioration is a significant risk to bridge owners (asset risk) and the traveling public (network risk). To tackle this issue, ... -
Impact Echo Data Visualization through Augmented Reality
(ASCE, 2022/05/27)This study presents and discusses a comprehensive work of nondestructive evaluation of a concrete bridge deck using impact echo for delamination evaluation, including data collection, processing, and presentation. Among ... -
Determination of Postdisaster Restoration Programs for Road Networks Using a Double-Stage Optimization Approach
(ASCE, 2022/07/08)Due to the fundamental role of transportation infrastructure in the functioning of societies, the speed and cost of restoring it following a disruptive event are of utmost importance. Restoring damaged infrastructure using ... -
Arc- and Path-Based Models and a Heuristic Method for the Building Evacuation Planning Problem
(ASCE, 2022/06/25)One of the essential proceedings to save the lives of the occupants of a multifloor and large building in emergency situations (such as fire and chemical spills) is the proper, timely, and safe evacuation of the building. ... -
Mitigating Factors of Financial Distress Causalities of Project Performance in Ghana
(ASCE, 2022/06/07)In response to bankruptcies and undesirable business performance of construction companies in Sub-Saharan African, this paper seeks to identify factors that mitigate financial distress. Findings presented will assist project ... -
Development of a Regulatory Mechanism for Key Stages in Public–Private Partnerships
(ASCE, 2022/05/12)In public–private partnership (PPP) projects, the government delegates the design, construction, and maintenance of an infrastructure system to the private sector. The concessionaire is responsible for the operation over ... -
Modeling Regional and Local Resilience of Infrastructure Networks Following Disruptions from Natural Hazards
(ASCE, 2022/06/24)This paper presents a framework to evaluate the regional and local resilience of infrastructure networks following disruptions from natural hazards. Herein, the regional resilience of a network relates to the accessibility ... -
CART Algorithm: A Data-Driven Approach to Automate Maintenance Selection in Pavement Management Systems
(ASCE, 2022/06/17)One of the essential components for developing a plan to manage pavements is the maintenance selection step, which is done using decision trees (DTs). In most cases, DTs are developed based on experts’ judgment. These trees ... -
Assessing the Effects of Closure-Free Periods on Railway Intervention Costs and Service
(ASCE, 2022/04/21)Ensuring that railways provide excellent service requires the execution of maintenance interventions. As railway use intensifies, this becomes increasingly difficult due to the conflict between track possession used for ... -
Framing the Use of Climate Model Projections in Infrastructure Engineering: Practices, Uncertainties, and Recommendations
(ASCE, 2022/06/24)An overview of applying global climate model (GCM) projections of temperature and precipitation in infrastructure engineering is provided, with summarized general procedures, a review of commonly used projection products ...