As urbanization process has been and will be happening in an unprecedented scale
worldwide, strong requirements from academic research and practical fields for smart …

Abstract The Relief Network Design Problem (RNDP) is particularly important in emergency
management. Any uncertain factors caused by natural disasters, the equity measurement in …

Earthquakes are serious natural disasters that can result in significant fatalities and
economic loss. The building of earthquake evacuation shelters is an effective way to reduce …

In an emergency situation shelter space is crucial for people affected by natural hazards.
Emergency planners in disaster relief and mass care can greatly benefit from a sound …

The problem of emergency facility location is a critical component in evacuation planning.
The emergence of geographic information systems (GIS) has provided a useful operational …

To improve the application of the maximal covering location problem (MCLP), several
capacitated MCLP models were proposed to consider the capacity limits of facilities …

The inadequate resistance of concrete to flexural and bending forces results in cracking and
other forms of damage in harsh natural environments. These cracks significantly reduce the …

Efficient spatial deployment of urban fire stations is highly desired to address the frequent
and complex modern urban fires. Various spatial location optimization approaches have …

Predicting demand in emergency medical services is crucial for saving people's lives. Most
studies aggregate demand prediction within a zone, failing to offer insights at a more …

The reliable service coverage of many facilities or sensors used in smart city infrastructure is
highly susceptible to obstructions in urban environments. Optimizing the line-of-sight (LOS) …