Fragility functions and recovery models are often used to assess lifeline systems subjected
to extreme hazards. However, even though many databases for fragility and recovery …

Relatively little research has been conducted to systematically quantify the nationwide
earthquake risk of gas pipelines in the US; simultaneously, national guidance is limited for …

Geotechnical engineering problems are always faced with various sources of uncertainty,
especially the uncertainties of soil properties. This paper presents the seismic fragility …

Considering the transient ground deformation (TGD) and permanent ground deformation
(PGD), uncertain modeling is proposed by multiple limit states with time-dependent …

The paper presents a numerical model based on the finite element method (FEM) to predict
deformations and residual stresses in socket welding of different diameter stainless steel …

Water distribution systems (WDSs) are vulnerable to earthquake damage, highlighting the
need to assess their seismic serviceability. While existing simulation-based methods hold …

Natural gas transmission pipelines are at risk of failure when they traverse potential
landslide regions, leading to significant service disruptions and environmental impacts. This …

In this paper, an optimal system design for the seismic performance enhancement of a water
transmission network was proposed. The main purpose of the optimal design is to maximize …

Local site conditions may pose a significant influence on the seismic responses of
submarine pipelines by altering both the offshore motion propagation and soil‐structure …

Gas transmission pipelines will expand when they are put into operation under the influence
of increased internal pressure and temperature. The movement due to such expansion is …