A long‐span suspension bridge is a complex structural system that interacts with the
surrounding environment and the users. The environmental actions and the corresponding …

In this paper the role of structural dependability is exploited with reference to the design
process of complex structural systems. A comprehensive array of definitions is given and the …

It is known that the analyses of complex structures can be affected by a great uncertainties
and approximations. The paper schedules these approximations in three groups: numerical …

Currently, bridges are designed so that the factored capacity of each of their structural
members and components exceeds the load effects caused by a set of pertinent factored …

The analysis of uncertainties aims to find the relationship between variability and probability
in the input and output parameters. Based on this information, the consistency of the model …

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

In this paper, several static and deformability parameters of a long suspension bridge are
investigated using a genetic algorithm based approach. For each parameter, a genetic …

Abstract The International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety (IABMAS)
encompasses all aspects of bridge maintenance, safety, and management. Specifically, it …

Obiettivo del presente lavoro è quello di fornire una procedura di progettazione
prestazionale per i sistemi strutturali complessi, con particolare attenzione al concetto …

The spatial variability of the earthquake strong ground motion (SVEGM) leads to significant
aspects in the structural response of long-plan structures, such as long-span and medium …