Condition-based maintenance (CBM) is a maintenance strategy that collects and assesses
real-time information, and recommends maintenance decisions based on the current …

Bridges are critical infrastructure, and effective operation and maintenance (O&M) is
essential for ensuring the good condition of bridges. Owing to the increasing complexity of …

Preventive maintenance is increasingly becoming an essential strategy in the bridge
industry owing to its proactive advantage of maintaining the structural sustainability during …

The development of a generalised framework for assessing bridge life-cycle performance
and cost, with emphasis on analysis, prediction, optimisation and decision-making under …

Risk assessment and mitigation programs have been carried out over the last decades in
the attempt to reduce transportation infrastructure downtime and post-disaster recovery …

Structural systems are under deterioration due to ageing, mechanical stressors, and harsh
environment, among other threats. Corrosion and fatigue can cause gradual structural …

Engineering design problems are often multi-objective in nature, which means trade-offs are
required between conflicting objectives. In this study, we examine the multi-objective …

Bridge deterioration models are used for prioritization and maintenance of bridges. These
models can be broadly classified as deterministic and stochastic models. There are …

Highway bridges play a significant role in maintaining safety and functionality of the society.
The immediate damage of highway bridges caused by natural hazards can disrupt …

Throughout their service life, highway bridges deteriorate due to increasing traffic loads and
aggressive environmental conditions. Aging of materials can have significant effects on the …