Intensity measure (IM) selection is a critical step in probabilistic seismic risk assessment
(PSRA). In many past studies, the efficiency of an IM, which quantifies its explanatory power …

Fatigue cracks are inevitable in the service life of engineering structures and can cause
unexpected severe structural failures if left unattended. During structural vibrations, fatigue …

The scenario-based seismic assessment approach is illustrated within a large-scale pile-
supported wharf structure (PSWS). As nonlinear seismic response analysis is …

Probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) often incorporates significant uncertainty in its
inputs, which have the potential to substantially affect the estimated hazards. To improve the …

Sensitivity analysis is a crucial step in computational mechanics and earthquake
engineering. Sensitivity analysis of a model (either numerical or physical) aims at …

Differential entropy can be negative, while discrete entropy is always non-negative. This
article shows that negative entropy is a significant flaw when entropy is used as a sensitivity …

Recent developments in theory and solution algorithms have facilitated the application of
Bayesian Probabilistic Networks (BPNs) to probabilistic engineering problems. BPNs' ability …

Quantitative risk analysis critically relies on precise numerical simulations to furnish optimal
estimations. These numerical models encompass complex constitutive material correlations …

The estimation of seismic demand that connects the ground motion intensity measure and
the damage measure of structures is one of the most important components in the …

The variability in seismic fragility due to structural parameter uncertainty highlights the
necessity of sensitivity analysis (SA) to identify critical parameters. However, the …