Probabilistic models with flexible tail behavior have important applications in engineering
and earth science. We introduce a nonlinear normalizing transformation and its inverse …

Paleoseismic studies are critical for the assessment and prediction of large earthquakes
(M≥ 7). These studies involve excavating and analyzing evidence from surface–rupturing …

By analyzing the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) seismic catalog for different tectonic
settings, we have found that the probability distributions of time intervals between …

We perform a systematic statistical investigation of the effect of harmonic boundary
vibrations on a sheared granular layer undergoing repetitive, fully dynamic stick-slip motion …

This research investigates the mechanical properties of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC),
incorporating recycled brick powder (RBP) and steel fibers and addressing sustainability …

The Weibull distribution is a commonly used model for the strength of brittle materials and
earthquake return intervals. Deviations from Weibull scaling, however, have been observed …

Time-dependent models for seismic hazard and earthquake probabilities are at the leading
edge of research nowadays. In the framework of a 2-year national Italian project (2005 …

Weakest-link scaling is used in the reliability analysis of complex systems. It is characterized
by the extensivity of the hazard function instead of the entropy. The Weibull distribution is the …

Geological studies show evidence for temporal clustering of large earthquakes on individual
fault systems. Since post-seismic deformation due to the inelastic rheology of the lithosphere …

This paper presents a complete methodology for Bayesian inference on a semi-Markov
process, from the elicitation of the prior distribution, to the computation of posterior …