Abstract Machine learning (ML) pervades an increasing number of academic disciplines and
industries. Its impact is profound, and several fields have been fundamentally altered by it …

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

The reliability of energy systems is assessed to control their operation and expansion. An
effective method for reliability assessment is the Monte Carlo method. This process …

To optimize mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery procedures for infrastructure
systems, it is essential to use accurate and efficient means to evaluate system reliability …

Jointing techniques like the Self-Piercing Riveting (SPR), Resistance Spot Welding (RSW)
and Rivet-Weld (RW) joints are used for mass production of dissimilar material joints due to …

Sustainable use of the ocean for food and energy production is an emerging area of
research in different countries around the world. This goal is pursued by the Australian …

Lifeline systems such as transportation and water distribution networks may deteriorate with
age, raising the risk of system failure or degradation. Thus, system-level sequential decision …

The paper presents a systematic review of the research advancements on the resilience of
urban metro systems from the perspective of earthquake engineering. The review covers the …

Network coverage is a pivotal performance metric of wireless multihop networks (WMNs)
determining the quality of service rendered by the network. Earlier, a few studies have …

Epistemic uncertainty widely exists in the early design stage of complex engineering
structures or throughout the full-life cycle of innovative structure design, which should be …