Topology optimization of mechanical structures often leads to efficient designs which
resemble statically determinate structures. These economical structures are especially …

The present study provides a review of the most diffused technical and non-technical
performance indicators adopted worldwide by infrastructure owners. This work, developed …

Being a fundamental link in the global supply chain and logistics system, the global
container shipping network (GCSN) is highly interconnected, which causes the network …

The effectiveness of masonry infill wall on behavior of a Reinforced Concrete (RC) frame
subjected to a column failure is studied experimentally. For this reason, one full scale RC …

The reliable and safe operation of an urban public transportation (UPT) system is of great
significance to the sustainable development of a city. In-depth analyses of UPT network by …

This paper presents a theoretical framework for the design and analysis of robustness of
timber structures. This is actualized by a more frequent use of advanced types of timber …

Any engineering structure is designed and built to operate in a dynamic and changing
environment that cannot be fully predicted at design. Thus, successful designs ought to …

In this paper, current and proposed methodologies for assessing the robustness and
redundancy of bridge structures are discussed and an overview of the latest advances in …

The search for a bona fide robustness index to quantify the system performance upon
unexpected disturbances has been a continuous research effort. Previous studies have …

Robustness is considered as an attribute of a structural system that relates to its ability to
fulfil its function in the face of adverse events. It is difficult to quantify robustness. The focus of …