In recent times, there has been an increasing prevalence of surrogate models and
metamodeling techniques in approximating the responses of complex systems. These …

Metamodel-assisted optimization is a valuable alternative to handle structural design
optimization procedures, which are usually quite expensive and sometimes even prohibitive …

The estimation of the posterior probability distribution of unknown parameters remains a
challenging issue for model updating with uncertainties. Most current studies are based on …

The study proposed a hybrid adaptive Kriging-based single loop approach (HAK-SLA) to
prevent the conventional single loop approach (SLA) from being less efficient, converging to …

Reliability-based design optimization (RBDO) plays a vital role in considering the effect of
uncertainties in the optimal design variables on the production reliability. Kriging-assisted …

Maintaining the proper level of readiness and reliability is crucial for any operating system
[33, 44]. It enables the purposeful use of the maintenance potential in the utilization …

Uncertainties such as material randomness, manufacturing anomalies, and external loading
play an important role in the design of engineering structures. Therefore, reliability-based …

Bayesian inference methods typically require a considerable amount of computation time in
the calculation of forward models. This limitation restricts the application of Bayesian …

Reasonable assessment of structural resistance degradation and reliability is the premise of
formulating targeted maintenance strategy of aging structures. In this paper, a Gamma …

One of the applicable methods for stabilizing soil walls is the nailing system consisting of
tensile struts. The stability and safety of soil nail wall systems are affected by the geometrical …