The interest in the use of composite materials in thin-walled structures has grown over the
last decades due to their well-known superior mechanical performance and reduced weight …

With the increasing number of aging bridges that need maintenance and rehabilitation
(M&R), it is important to plan and prioritize M&R projects proactively. This process requires …

An aero-engine maintenance policy plays a crucial role in reasonably reducing
maintenance cost. An aero-engine is a type of complex equipment with long service-life. In …

This paper delves into cumulative damage on aluminium cladding panels attributed to
hailstorms throughout the lifespan of the installations. 40 gas gun tests subjecting the …

Natural hazards such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods cause billions of dollars of
economic loss and claim thousands of lives every year. Researchers have proposed various …

Optimum inspection and maintenance planning is essential for the successful management
of deteriorating structures. The reliability and accuracy of inspection and maintenance …

Deteriorating and at-risk infrastructure assets should be maintained at acceptable conditions
by asset management systems (AMSs) to ensure the safety and welfare of communities …

Corrosion and hurricanes pose substantial risk to coastal bridges. This risk is compounded
by future climatic and socioeconomic changes due to the increasing temperature and …

Structural responses of bridges occur based on their structural characteristics and
conditions. After the structural pattern is identified from the long-term measured response …

This paper develops a hybrid Bayesian copula model for the reliability analysis of an
operational metro tunnel in a dependent system in which risk factors interact with each other …