A new and efficient point estimate method is developed to calculate the statistical moments
of a random quantity, Z, that is a function of n random variables, X. The method is an …

The intensities of ground motions and structural responses at two sites are correlated. The
magnitude of the correlation depends on the distance between the sites and the natural …

Components in engineered systems are subjected to stochastic deterioration due to the
operating environmental conditions, and the uncertainty in material properties. The components …

Safe operation of aging pipeline systems under external corrosion can be achieved through
inspection and maintenance programs. Tools used for the pipeline inspection are uncertain …

In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of the discharge Acute Physiology and Chronic Health
Evaluation (APACHE) II score in predicting post-intensive care unit (ICU) mortality and ICU …

AIMS: Parkinson's disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the
gradual loss of dopaminergic neurons. We investigated the effects of treadmill exercise on …

Background and Aim: Our study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic results of endoscopic N‐butyl‐2‐cyanoacrylate
injection (EBC) and balloon‐occluded retrograde transvenous …

A simulation-based framework for assessing seismic risk of spatially distributed buildings is
developed by taking the spatial correlation of seismic excitations into account. For each of …

The reliability analysis of earth slopes is considered. For slope safety assessment, the first-order
reliability method is employed for estimating the probability of failure or reliability index. …

The 2005 edition of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) will adopt a companion-action
format for load combinations and specify wind and snow loads based on their 50 year …