Digital twin-driven framework for fatigue life prediction of welded structures considering residual stress

A Peng, Y Ma, K Huang, L Wang - International Journal of Fatigue, 2024 - Elsevier
The welding of steel generates substantial welding residual stress (WRS), which exerts a
significant impact on the fatigue life of steel bridges. In this study, a physical model for …

[HTML][HTML] Partially Bayesian active learning cubature for structural reliability analysis with extremely small failure probabilities

C Dang, MGR Faes, MA Valdebenito, P Wei… - Computer Methods in …, 2024 - Elsevier
The Bayesian failure probability inference (BFPI) framework provides a well-established
Bayesian approach to quantifying our epistemic uncertainty about the failure probability …

[HTML][HTML] Semi-Bayesian active learning quadrature for estimating extremely low failure probabilities

C Dang, M Beer - Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 2024 - Elsevier
The Bayesian failure probability inference (BFPI) framework provides a sound basis for
developing new Bayesian active learning reliability analysis methods. However, it is still …

Extension of K-nearest neighbors and introduction of an applicable prediction criterion for a novel Monte Carlo simulation-based method in structural reliability

MA Roudak, M Farahani, FB Hosseinbeigi - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Efficiency is an important issue in structural reliability analysis. In this paper, a novel method
is proposed to increase the efficiency of Monte Carlo Simulation by means of a machine …

[HTML][HTML] Yet another Bayesian active learning reliability analysis method

C Dang, T Zhou, MA Valdebenito, MGR Faes - Structural Safety, 2025 - Elsevier
The well-established Bayesian failure probability inference (BFPI) framework offers a solid
foundation for developing new Bayesian active learning reliability analysis methods …

Expected lifetime prediction for time-and space-dependent structural systems based on active learning surrogate model

H Zhan, NC Xiao - Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Predicting the expected lifetime of structural systems is fundamental for effective design and
maintenance. However, existing methods based on physics overlook critical spatial …

Probabilistic prediction and early warning for bridge bearing displacement using sparse variational Gaussian process regression

Y Ma, B Zhang, K Huang, L Wang - Structural Safety, 2025 - Elsevier
Investigating the relationship between temperature variations and bridge bearing
displacement is crucial for ensuring structural integrity and safety. However, the current …

AK-Gibbs: An active learning Kriging model based on Gibbs importance sampling algorithm for small failure probabilities

W Zhang, Z Zhao, H Xu, X Li, Z Wang - Computer Methods in Applied …, 2024 - Elsevier
In engineering practices, it is a time-consuming procedure to estimate the small failure
probability of highly nonlinear and dimensional limit state functions and Kriging-based …

[HTML][HTML] Structural reliability analysis with extremely small failure probabilities: A quasi-Bayesian active learning method

C Dang, A Cicirello, MA Valdebenito, MGR Faes… - Probabilistic …, 2024 - Elsevier
The concept of Bayesian active learning has recently been introduced from machine
learning to structural reliability analysis. Although several specific methods have been …

[HTML][HTML] A Scaled Numerical Simulation Model for Structural Analysis of Large Wind Turbine Blade

G Gao, H Shu, Z Yi, S Yang, J Dai, F Zhang - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
Numerical simulation technology is a crucial tool for reducing costs and increasing efficiency
in the wind power industry. However, with the development of large-scale wind turbines, the …