A broad review of the existing literature concerning Human and Organizational Factors
(HOFs) and human errors influencing structural safety is presented in this study. Publications …

Abstract Design codes and standards rely on generalised target reliability indices. It is
unclear, however, whether these indices are applicable to the specific risk-profile of marine …

This study presents an approach to analyzing the dynamic global reliability of cable-stayed
bridges using the direct probability integral method. The analysis considers the degradation …

Based on established theories from literature and best practices of forensic investigations in
aerospace engineering, civil engineering and biomechanical engineering, the Delft …

Construction engineering activity requires decision making that involves a relatively large
number of risk factors. These factors are related not only to the statistical variability of design …

Abstract Precast Concrete Construction (PCC) is a famous method in construction industry
due to its different advantages. Nevertheless, this method has several discontinuous …

25, 28, 34–35, 56, 63 Building Act (1984), 39, 142 Building Control, 29, 56, 116, 142–143,
144, 151n14 building information modelling (BIM), 21–22, 109, 111, 177, 180, 185 Building …

The primary function of buildings is to provide safety and shelter from the environment and a
functional space for human activities. To ensure their safety, design standards provide …

This dissertation focuses on studying the impact of Human and Organizational Factors
(HOFs) on structural safety within the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) …

Abstract Information from rigorous investigations of construction performance failures can be
applied to reduce risks and improve construction standards for practicing engineers, within …