[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive taxonomy for structure and material deficiencies, preventions and remedies of timber bridges

M Rashidi, AN Hoshyar, L Smith, B Samali… - Journal of Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
As timber bridges have become archaic, they are no longer able to effectively service their
community. It is neither practical, nor possible, to replace all existing timber bridges, hence it …

Multi-image-feature-based hierarchical concrete crack identification framework using optimized SVM multi-classifiers and D–S fusion algorithm for bridge structures

Y Yu, M Rashidi, B Samali, AM Yousefi, W Wang - Remote Sensing, 2021 - mdpi.com
Cracks in concrete can cause the degradation of stiffness, bearing capacity and durability of
civil infrastructure. Hence, crack diagnosis is of great importance in concrete research. On …

Knowledge-based fuzzy expert system to the condition assessment of historic road bridges

K Rogulj, J Kilić Pamuković, N Jajac - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
A systematic methodology for condition assessment of the historic road bridges was needed
because of the poor and inadequate condition of bridges which cannot satisfy everyday-day …

Artificial intelligence based structural assessment for regional short-and medium-span concrete beam bridges with inspection information

Y Xia, X Lei, P Wang, L Sun - Remote Sensing, 2021 - mdpi.com
The functional and structural characteristics of civil engineering works, in particular bridges,
influence the performance of transport infrastructure. Remote sensing technology and other …

Application of analytical hierarchy process for structural health monitoring and prioritizing concrete bridges in iran

S Darban, H Ghasemzadeh Tehrani… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
This paper proposes a method for monitoring the structural health of concrete bridges in
Iran. In this method, the bridge condition index (BCI) of bridges is determined by the …

Natural dynamic characteristics of volumetric steel modules with gypsum sheathed LSF walls: Experimental study

M Alembagheri, P Sharafi, M Rashidi, A Bigdeli… - Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
As part of a research on structural response of modular buildings and assemblages, this
experimental study investigates the effects of gypsum sheathed light-gauge steel stud walls …

A novel decision support system for long-term management of bridge networks

E Karaaslan, U Bagci, N Catbas - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Developing a bridge management strategy at the network level with efficient use of capital is
very important for optimal infrastructure remediation. This paper introduces a novel decision …

Health monitoring of bridges using RPAs

M Rashidi, B Samali - EASEC16: Proceedings of The 16th East Asian …, 2021 - Springer
The ever-changing dynamics of infrastructure asset management and the success of
accommodating to these transformations is largely in credit of adopting different …

An age-and condition-dependent variable weight model for performance evaluation of bridge systems

Y Ren, X Xu, B Liu, Q Huang - KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 2021 - Springer
To address the balance problem between indexes within the performance evaluation of
bridge systems, this paper develops an age-and condition-based variable weight model …

Numerical Analysis of Axial Cyclic Behavior of FRP Retrofitted CHS Joints

M Alembagheri, M Rashidi, A Yazdi, B Samali - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
This paper aims to numerically investigate the cyclic behavior of retrofitted and non-
retrofitted circular hollow section (CHS) T-joints under axial loading. Different joints with …