As a novel and efficient method of knowledge management, ontology provides a machine-
processable technique to establish structured knowledge/information for effective …

In this paper, a probabilistic form of the portfolio selection problem is established in which
the uncertainty of risky assets is considered through a probabilistic optimization problem. To …

The structural performance of buried drainage pipes is gradually deteriorating under the
influence of external loads and chemical and microbial corrosion. It is crucial to reinforce …

Roadways' sub-pavement voids caused by eroded soil through damaged culverts lead to
safety hazards, traffic inconvenience, and expensive repairs. Infrared thermography (IRT) …

Transportation agencies are currently challenged to keep up with culvert infrastructure that is
rapidly deteriorating due to lack of adequate maintenance and capital improvement. It is …

Climate change triggering extreme weather events and the fact that settlements are at risk
have made flood disaster analysis a more critical issue. The economic, social, and …

Millions of culverts exist in the United States, and they are aging rapidly. Inspection of all the
culverts consumes a lot of time and resources. Instead of inspecting each culvert every 5 …

A structurally spray-applied pipe lining (SAPL) is a trenchless method to inhibit further
deterioration and structurally renew deteriorated pipes, culverts, and drainage structures …

Buried culverts are important components of the highway infrastructure. Most large culverts
are built decades ago from corrugated metal or reinforced concrete materials and now have …

A variety of trenchless techniques are becoming popular for renewing culvert structures, but
their suitability, cost, design life, construction, and environmental and societal footprint vary …