Advances in machine learning techniques used in fatigue life prediction of welded structures

S Gbagba, L Maccioni, F Concli - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
In the shipbuilding, construction, automotive, and aerospace industries, welding is still a
crucial manufacturing process because it can be utilized to create massive, intricate …

Digital twins-boosted intelligent maintenance of ageing bridge hangers exposed to coupled corrosion–fatigue deterioration

J Heng, Y Dong, L Lai, Z Zhou, DM Frangopol - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
The corrosion–fatigue coupled deterioration of ageing steel bridge hangers presents
significant structural challenges, demanding rigorous condition assessments and timely …

A State‐of‐Art Review on Prediction Model for Fatigue Performance of Welded Joints via Data‐Driven Method

C Feng, L Xu, L Zhao, Y Han… - Advanced Engineering …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Fatigue fracture of welded joints is an important cause for engineering accidents. Due to the
coexistence of so many influencing factors, the current prediction model of fatigue behavior …

Coupling multi-physics models to corrosion fatigue prognosis of high-strength bolts in floating offshore wind turbine towers

J Zhang, J Heng, Y Dong, C Baniotopoulos… - Engineering Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Floating wind offshore turbines (FOWTs) tap into the immense Aeolian resource in deep-
water oceans. The turbine structure, especially in ring-flange (RF) connections, are highly …

Challenges in the application of digital transformation to inspection and maintenance of bridges

MM Futai, TN Bittencourt, H Carvalho… - Structure and …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Bridges constitute an important part of the infrastructure and are subjected to damage and
deterioration of materials and support conditions, as well as exposure to adverse …

Machine Learning-Assisted probabilistic fatigue evaluation of Rib-to-Deck joints in orthotropic steel decks

J Heng, K Zheng, X Feng, M Veljkovic, Z Zhou - Engineering Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
This study integrates the fatigue test and numerical prediction to derive a comprehensive
probability-stress-life (PSN) curve for rib-to-deck (RD) welded joints in orthotropic steel …

Time-variant fatigue reliability assessment of rib-to-deck welded joints using ANN-based methods

X Wang, C Miao, R Chen - Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Environmental corrosion and vehicle load significantly influence the fatigue damage of steel
bridges. To efficiently investigate the combined effect of stochastic vehicle load and …

A deep learning-based approach for assessment of bridge condition through fusion of multi-type inspection data

Y Wang, CS Cai, B Han, H Xie, F Bao, H Wu - Engineering Applications of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Bridges typically undergo regular inspections to assess their structural conditions. However,
relying solely on numerical data overlooks valuable information from other data types …

A dynamic failure analysis methodology for fault diagnosis of fatigue cracks of subsea wellhead connectors with material aging

Y Wang, Z Chen, Q Yan, Y Hu, C Wang, W Luo… - Process Safety and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Subsea wellhead connector is the vital equipment that connects the subsea Christmas tree
and the subsea wellhead, it can prevent the leakage in the high temperature and pressure …

A new Fuzzy-Bayesian approach for the determination of failure probability due to thermal radiation in domino effect accidents

JAD Santana, JL Orozco, D Furka, S Furka… - Engineering Failure …, 2021 - Elsevier
In recent years, domino effect accidents and domino effect prediction have been intensively
studied by the scientific community. The reason for this is the serious impact of these …