Due to the rapid development of the urban metro system, the situation of new excavation
work being conducted adjacent to existing tunnels is quite common and becomes prime …

This paper develops a novel hybrid information fusion approach that integrates cloud model
(CM), Dempster–Shafer (D–S) evidence theory and Monte Carlo (MC) simulation technique …

This paper proposes a novel hybrid approach that merges fuzzy matter element (FME),
Monte Carlo (MC) simulation technique, and Dempster–Shafer (D–S) evidence theory to …

The influence of metro shield construction in congested urban areas on nearby buildings is
of great concern in practice. In this study, 3D-FEM model, validated through comparison with …

The importance of conserving heritage buildings is widely acknowledged, and considerable
research studies have been conducted in this area. The extant literature mainly investigates …

This paper proposes a novel hybrid approach that integrates wavelet packet transformation
(WPT) and least-squares support vector machines (LSSVMs) to enhance the accuracy and …

Subway systems have long been a principal form of urban public transport. Subway systems
affect urban development in many aspects such as land use, travel behaviour, and service …

At present, the metro station constructions in dense urban areas face significant challenges
during the rapid urban metro network expansion. The repeating disturbances to city traffic …

Abstract A 193.5-m high concrete tube-shaped TV tower in the city of Nantong, China, was
founded on short piled–raft footing, whose safety was threatened by implementation of four …

Secondary risk in project risk management refers to the risk that arises as a direct result of
implementing a risk response action (RRA). It is important for project managers (PMs) to …