Railway track maintenance and renewal are vital for railway safety, train punctuality, and
travel comfort. Therefore, having cost-effective maintenance is critical in managing railway …

To date, the application of self-sensing or other structural health monitoring (SHM)
technologies in railway sleepers is limited. Development and deployment of smart sleepers …

Innovative digital twins (DTs) that allow engineers to visualise, share information, and
monitor the condition during operation is necessary to optimise railway construction and …

The maintenance strategy in railway transportation is crucial in ensuring safety, availability,
and reducing operating costs. However, finding the optimal maintenance plan that takes into …

The rail seats and middle are the main critical zones in railway concrete sleepers wherein
the damage normally occurs due to high positive and negative bending moments …

The production and provision of railway infrastructure causes environmental impacts for
several environmental indicators. The goal of this study is a single-score evaluation for …

Scour is one of the main causes of bridge failures resulting in significant macro-economic
impacts, often beyond the direct costs of infrastructure damage. Given the pressure to …

Ports worldwide seek for more efficient and sustainable operations, relying on critical and
valuable assets as their cranes. Internet of Things (IoT) technologies enable a better …

Railways are considered to be an environmentally friendly and efficient means of transport
for people and goods with increasing importance in the transport policies of many countries …

Cities worldwide are geared to promote economic growth, improve accessibility, address
environmental issues, and enhance the quality of life. However, the processes that lead to …