The seismic analysis of long-span cable suspended bridges is undoubtedly a problem in
structural analysis that involves a high number of uncertain parameters. In this work, through …

The design of structures is one of the major tasks for engineers. The objectives of numerical
design–computing robust and reliable structures–can be realized by means of analyzing …

The design of bridge piers placed in riverbeds has to deal with variable hydraulic forces
acting on structures with foundations which may be prone to scour effects. The conventional …

This paper presents a new solution of the lifetime-oriented design problem. This solution is
based on a point-to-point allocation between the space of the design parameters and the …

La tesi ha come oggetto di studio l'analisi del comportamento strutturale dei ponti sospesi di
grande luce. In particolare si vuole mettere in evidenza come i metodi di softcomputing …

ABSTRACT A structure can be defined complex if its behavior is influenced from
nonlinearities, uncertainties and/or interactions. These aspects increase the complexity of …

This study deals with the handling of uncertainties in the seismic analysis of complex
structures. As a case example of a complex structure, a long span suspension bridge is …

Since its initial development, the Artificial Intelligence has found large applicability in the
filed of engineering. In particular, the so-called soft computing methods, have been shown to …

This paper deals with a specific aspect of the analysis and design of a long suspension
bridge: the control of the landing region of the bridge deck. In particular the design of …

The basis of design for complex structures like suspension bridges is reviewed. Specific
attention is devoted to seismic action and to the performance required and to the connected …