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Analytical and Numerical Models for Wind and Seismic Design and Assessment of Mass Timber Diaphragms (2023)
Journal Article
Rodrigues, L. G., Barbosa, A. R., Sinha, A., Higgins, C., Breneman, S., Zimmerman, R. B., …Neves, L. C. (2023). Analytical and Numerical Models for Wind and Seismic Design and Assessment of Mass Timber Diaphragms. Journal of Structural Engineering, 150(2), https://doi.org/10.1061/JSENDH.STENG-12265

While the use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels for building construction has increased over the last several decades, current standards and existing literature provide limited information regarding the design of CLT diaphragms or the prediction... Read More about Analytical and Numerical Models for Wind and Seismic Design and Assessment of Mass Timber Diaphragms.

Impact resistance of concrete and fibre-reinforced concrete: a review (2023)
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Esaker, M., Thermou, G., & Neves, L. (2023). Impact resistance of concrete and fibre-reinforced concrete: a review. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 180, Article 104722. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2023.104722

This paper summarises the research carried out to date on the impact resistance of concrete subjected to different impact load regimes, with a focus on high-velocity projectile impact load. An experimental database is compiled on the response of conc... Read More about Impact resistance of concrete and fibre-reinforced concrete: a review.

Analysing the impact of local factors on the life cycle of metallic bridge girders (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Calvert, G., Hamer, M., Neves, L., & Andrews, J. (2023). Analysing the impact of local factors on the life cycle of metallic bridge girders. In F. Biondini, & D. M. Frangopol (Eds.), Life-Cycle of Structures and Infrastructure Systems: PROCEEDINGS OF THE EIGHTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON LIFE-CYCLE CIVIL ENGINEERING (IALCCE 2023), 2-6 JULY, 2023, POLITECNICO DI MILANO, MILAN, ITALY

A fundamental component of a life cycle analysis of a bridge is the modelling of asset condition post-construction. To enhance the accuracy of bridge deterioration models, several studies have calibrated models based on cohorts that incorporate struc... Read More about Analysing the impact of local factors on the life cycle of metallic bridge girders.

Uncertainty analysis of life cycle assessment of asphalt surfacings (2023)
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Abed, A., Godoi Bizarro, D. E., Neves, L., Parry, T., Keijzer, E., Kalman, B., …Airey, G. (2023). Uncertainty analysis of life cycle assessment of asphalt surfacings. Road Materials and Pavement Design, https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2023.2199882

The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of asphalt pavements are associated with significant uncertainty resulting from variability in the quantity and impact of individual components, the quality of data for each component, and variability of asphalt durabi... Read More about Uncertainty analysis of life cycle assessment of asphalt surfacings.

An Overview Of Strategic Bridge Life Cycle Modelling On The British Railway (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Hamer, M. J., Calvert, G. S., & Neves, L. A. C. (2022). An Overview Of Strategic Bridge Life Cycle Modelling On The British Railway. In J. Ramon Casas, D. M. Frangopol, & J. Turmo (Eds.), Bridge Safety, Maintenance, Management, Life-Cycle, Resilience and Sustainability: Proceedings of the Eleventh International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS 2022), Barcelona, Spain, July 11-15, 2022

Bridges are critical assets for the safe, reliable, and functional operation of transportation networks. Infrastructure asset managers are responsible for ensuring that these bridges adhere to rigorous safety standards using the finite resources avai... Read More about An Overview Of Strategic Bridge Life Cycle Modelling On The British Railway.

Deduction of ultimate equilibrium limit states for concrete gravity dams keyed into rock mass foundations based on large displacement analysis (2022)
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Pereira, R., Batista, A. L., Neves, L. C., & Lemos, J. V. (2022). Deduction of ultimate equilibrium limit states for concrete gravity dams keyed into rock mass foundations based on large displacement analysis. Structures, 38, 1180-1190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.02.049

Concrete gravity dams are mass concrete structures, often built on rock mass foundations, conceived to rely upon their weight for stability. To prevent sliding, these structures are usually keyed/embedded into the foundation, a good construction prac... Read More about Deduction of ultimate equilibrium limit states for concrete gravity dams keyed into rock mass foundations based on large displacement analysis.

Incorporating defect specific condition indicators in a bridge life cycle analysis (2021)
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Calvert, G., Neves, L., Andrews, J., & Hamer, M. (2021). Incorporating defect specific condition indicators in a bridge life cycle analysis. Engineering Structures, 246, Article 113003. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.113003

Bridges are critical assets for the safe, reliable and functional operation of transportation networks. Infrastructure asset managers are responsible for ensuring that these bridges adhere to rigorous safety standards using the finite resources avail... Read More about Incorporating defect specific condition indicators in a bridge life cycle analysis.

Macro modelling of traffic flow using continuous timed Petri nets (2021)
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Ferreira, C., & Neves, L. C. (2021). Macro modelling of traffic flow using continuous timed Petri nets. Transportation Planning and Technology, 44(5), 503-523. https://doi.org/10.1080/03081060.2021.1927304

In this paper, continuous timed Petri nets (CTPN) are used to develop a hybrid traffic model, where the network is modelled as a macroscopic model and calibrated by microscopic models. The concept of CTPN is used to build a modular model, where first... Read More about Macro modelling of traffic flow using continuous timed Petri nets.

Assessing the effects of link-repair sequences on road network resilience (2021)
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Sohouenou, P. Y., & Neves, L. A. (2021). Assessing the effects of link-repair sequences on road network resilience. International Journal of Critical Infrastructure Protection, 34, Article 100448. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcip.2021.100448

Disruptions to transport networks are inevitable and detrimental to the functioning of society. Improving the resilience of transport networks to disruptive events has, therefore, a significant impact on society. Although the resilience of a transpor... Read More about Assessing the effects of link-repair sequences on road network resilience.

Modelling the interactions between defect mechanisms on metal bridges (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Calvert, G., Neves, L., Andrews, J., & Hamer, M. (2021). Modelling the interactions between defect mechanisms on metal bridges. In Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Life-Cycle Sustainability and Innovations: Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS 2020)

Bridge asset managers have finite resources at their disposal to minimise the risk of structural failure and ensure bridges are maintained to a suitable safety threshold. Any maintenance strategy must be efficient in its use of resources and deliver... Read More about Modelling the interactions between defect mechanisms on metal bridges.

Typhoon track simulations in the North West Pacific: Informing a new wind map for Vietnam (2020)
Journal Article
Owen, J. S., Neves, L. C., Hargreaves, D. M., Franke, J., & Nguyen, C. H. (2021). Typhoon track simulations in the North West Pacific: Informing a new wind map for Vietnam. Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, 208, Article 104441. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jweia.2020.104441

This paper addresses the need to revise the current Vietnamese design wind map by proposing a new typhoon wind map for the country, based on Monte Carlo simulations of typhoon tracks in the North West Pacific basin. Using historical typhoon data from... Read More about Typhoon track simulations in the North West Pacific: Informing a new wind map for Vietnam.

Modelling interactions between multiple bridge deterioration mechanisms (2020)
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Calvert, G., Neves, L., Andrews, J., & Hamer, M. (2020). Modelling interactions between multiple bridge deterioration mechanisms. Engineering Structures, 221, Article 111059. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2020.111059

Bridge asset managers are tasked with developing effective maintenance strategies by the stakeholders of transportation networks. Any presentation of maintenance strategies requires an estimate of the consequence on the Whole Life Cycle Cost (WLCC),... Read More about Modelling interactions between multiple bridge deterioration mechanisms.

Using a random road graph model to understand road networks robustness to link failures (2020)
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Sohouenou, P. Y., Christidis, P., Christodoulou, A., Neves, L. A., & Presti, D. L. (2020). Using a random road graph model to understand road networks robustness to link failures. International Journal of Critical Infrastructure Protection, 29, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcip.2020.100353

Disruptions to the transport system have a greater impact on society and the economy now than ever before due to the increased interconnectivity and interdependency of the economic sectors. The ability of transport systems to maintain functionality d... Read More about Using a random road graph model to understand road networks robustness to link failures.

Multi-defect modelling of bridge deterioration using truncated inspection records (2020)
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Calvert, G., Neves, L., Andrews, J., & Hamer, M. (2020). Multi-defect modelling of bridge deterioration using truncated inspection records. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 200, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2020.106962

Bridge Management Systems (BMS) are decision support tools that have gained widespread use across the transportation infrastructure management industry. The Whole Life Cycle Cost (WLCC) modelling in a BMS is typically composed of two main components:... Read More about Multi-defect modelling of bridge deterioration using truncated inspection records.

Reliability assessment of shallow foundations on undrained soils considering soil spatial variability (2019)
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Simões, J., Neves, L. C., Antão, A. N., & Guerra, N. M. (2020). Reliability assessment of shallow foundations on undrained soils considering soil spatial variability. Computers and Geotechnics, 119, Article 103369. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2019.103369

Structural design using partial safety factors aims at achieving an homogeneous safety level in geotechnical design without the use of more complex reliability analysis. In this work, the different Design Approaches proposed by Eurocode 7 for shallow... Read More about Reliability assessment of shallow foundations on undrained soils considering soil spatial variability.

Partial safety factors for prestressed concrete girders strengthened with CFRP laminates (2019)
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Dias-da-Costa, D., Neves, L. A. C., Gomes, S., Graça-e-Costa, R., Hadigheh, S. A., & Fernandes, P. (2020). Partial safety factors for prestressed concrete girders strengthened with CFRP laminates. Journal of Composites for Construction, 24(1), Article 04019060. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CC.1943-5614.0000993

This paper provides a framework for the calibration of partial safety factors in prestressed concrete (PC) girders strengthened in flexure with carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates. A hybrid approach was proposed to take advantage of comp... Read More about Partial safety factors for prestressed concrete girders strengthened with CFRP laminates.

Fragility Assessment of Pre-Northridge Steel Moment Frames using Finite-Length Plastic Hinge Elements and Concentrated Plasticity Fracture Elements (2019)
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Ribeiro, F. L., Barbosa, A. R., & Neves, L. C. (2019). Fragility Assessment of Pre-Northridge Steel Moment Frames using Finite-Length Plastic Hinge Elements and Concentrated Plasticity Fracture Elements. Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 120(3), 657-676. https://doi.org/10.32604/cmes.2019.06296

Although pre-Northridge earthquake steel moment resisting frame buildings have been shown to be susceptible to brittle connection failures, they still represent a large fraction of the existing steel buildings in the United States o... Read More about Fragility Assessment of Pre-Northridge Steel Moment Frames using Finite-Length Plastic Hinge Elements and Concentrated Plasticity Fracture Elements.

Stochastic maintenance models for ceramic claddings (2019)
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Ferreira, C., Neves, L. C., Silva, A., & de Brito, J. (2020). Stochastic maintenance models for ceramic claddings. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 62(2), 247-265. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2019.1652657

Maintenance decision-making involves a series of multiple objectives, some of them contradictory. Usually, stakeholders intend to find the optimal maintenance strategy, to minimize the economic burden, while simultaneously maximizing the buildings’ p... Read More about Stochastic maintenance models for ceramic claddings.

Resilience indicators for road networks: the role of robustness and rapidity (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Sohouenou, P. Y., Neves, L. A., & Presti, D. L. (2019). Resilience indicators for road networks: the role of robustness and rapidity

With the increased complexity of urban systems, the need to protect the services of smart cities from disruptions by increasing their resilience to adverse events is more critical than ever before. The present paper aims at clarifying the meaning of... Read More about Resilience indicators for road networks: the role of robustness and rapidity.

Time-dependent reliability analyses of prestressed concrete girders strengthened with CFRP laminates (2019)
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Fernandes, P., Dias-da-Costa, D., Hadigheh, S., Neves, L., & Gomes, S. (2019). Time-dependent reliability analyses of prestressed concrete girders strengthened with CFRP laminates. Engineering Structures, 196, 109297. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109297

This paper presents a time-dependent reliability analysis of prestressed concrete girders subjected to degradation caused by pitting corrosion. The procedure presented includes the effects of both spatial and temporal pitting corrosions on prestressi... Read More about Time-dependent reliability analyses of prestressed concrete girders strengthened with CFRP laminates.

Probabilistic prediction of asphalt pavement performance (2019)
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Abed, A., Thom, N., & Neves, L. (2019). Probabilistic prediction of asphalt pavement performance. Road Materials and Pavement Design, 20( Sup 1), S247-S264. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2019.1593229

Variability of pavement design parameters has always been a concern to pavement designers and highway agencies. A robust pavement design should take into account the variability of the design inputs and its impact on the reliability of the design. In... Read More about Probabilistic prediction of asphalt pavement performance.

Probabilistic-based assessment of existing steel-concrete composite bridges : application to Sousa River Bridge (2018)
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Matos, J. C., Moreira, V. N., Valente, I. B., Cruz, P. J., Neves, L. C., & Galvão, N. (2019). Probabilistic-based assessment of existing steel-concrete composite bridges : application to Sousa River Bridge. Engineering Structures, 181, 95-110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.12.006

This paper presents a framework to assess the safety of existing structures, combining deterministic model identification and reliability assessment techniques, considering both load-test and complementary laboratory test results. Firstly, the propos... Read More about Probabilistic-based assessment of existing steel-concrete composite bridges : application to Sousa River Bridge.

Verification of the HDM-4 fuel consumption model using a Big data approach: a UK case study (2018)
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Perrotta, F., Parry, T., Neves, L. C., Buckland, T., Benbow, E., & Mesgarpour, M. (2019). Verification of the HDM-4 fuel consumption model using a Big data approach: a UK case study. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 67, 109-118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2018.11.001

This paper presents an assessment of the accuracy of the HDM-4 fuel consumption model calibrated for the United Kingdom and evaluates the need for further calibration of the model. The study focuses on HGVs and compares estimates made by HDM-4 to mea... Read More about Verification of the HDM-4 fuel consumption model using a Big data approach: a UK case study.

Mechanical performance of eco-efficient hollow clay bricks incorporating industrial nano-crystalline aluminium sludge (2018)
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Cavaco, E., Grilo, I., Paulo Gouveia, J., Júlio, E., & Neves, L. C. (2020). Mechanical performance of eco-efficient hollow clay bricks incorporating industrial nano-crystalline aluminium sludge. European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 24(12), 1921-1938. https://doi.org/10.1080/19648189.2018.1492974

In this paper, mechanical properties of a new structural and eco-efficient hollow clay bricks are investigated. The principal goal was to recycle residual sludge from aluminium anodizing industries by incorporating it in the raw material of bricks, t... Read More about Mechanical performance of eco-efficient hollow clay bricks incorporating industrial nano-crystalline aluminium sludge.

Effect of non-structural masonry brick infill walls on the robustness of a RC (2018)
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Barros, M., Cavaco, E., Neves, L., & Julio, E. (2019). Effect of non-structural masonry brick infill walls on the robustness of a RC. Engineering Structures, 180, 274-283. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.11.027

Western countries are increasingly demanding for robust structures, i.e., structures capable of withstanding local damage caused by unforeseen extreme events without triggering a progressive collapse, thus reducing the magnitude and proportion of the... Read More about Effect of non-structural masonry brick infill walls on the robustness of a RC.

Quantifying the impact of variability in railway bridge asset management (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Yianni, P. C., Neves, L. C., Rama, D., Andrews, J. D., Tedstone, N., & Dean, R. (2018). Quantifying the impact of variability in railway bridge asset management.

Bridge asset management is often a challenging and complicated task due to the diversity, multitude and variation of bridge configurations. Much research has been carried out in the field of asset management which has resulted in a wealth of models t... Read More about Quantifying the impact of variability in railway bridge asset management.

Comparison of truck fuel consumption measurements with results of existing models and implications for road pavement LCA (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Perrotta, F., Parry, T., Neves, L. C., Buckland, T., Benbow, E., & Viner, H. (2018). Comparison of truck fuel consumption measurements with results of existing models and implications for road pavement LCA.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is increasingly used to evaluate the impact of all lifecycle phases of road pavements on the environment. From the late ‘90s, this technique has continuously evolved and improved, however, there are still limitations and u... Read More about Comparison of truck fuel consumption measurements with results of existing models and implications for road pavement LCA.

A machine learning approach for the estimation of fuel consumption related to road pavement rolling resistance for large fleets of trucks (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Perrotta, F., Parry, T., Neves, L. C., & Mesgarpour, M. (2018). A machine learning approach for the estimation of fuel consumption related to road pavement rolling resistance for large fleets of trucks.

There remains a level of uncertainty concerning the methodological assumptions and parameters to consider in the estimation of road vehicle fuel consumption due to the condition of road pavements. In fact, recent studies highlighted how existing mode... Read More about A machine learning approach for the estimation of fuel consumption related to road pavement rolling resistance for large fleets of trucks.

A big data approach for investigating the performance of road infrastructure (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Perrotta, F., Parry, T., Neves, L. C., Mesgarpour, M., Benbow, E., & Viner, H. (2018). A big data approach for investigating the performance of road infrastructure. In n/a

“Using truck sensors for road pavement performance investigation” is a research project within TRUSS, an innovative training network funded from the EU under the Horizon 2020 programme. The project aims at assessing the impact of the condition of the... Read More about A big data approach for investigating the performance of road infrastructure.

Numerical modelling of CLT diaphragms tested on a shake-table experiment (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Barbosa, A. R., Rodrigues, L., Sinha, A., Higgins, C., Zimmerman, R. B., Breneman, S., …Neves, L. C. (2018). Numerical modelling of CLT diaphragms tested on a shake-table experiment.

Current standards and existing literature provide very limited information regarding the design of cross-laminated timber (CLT) floor diaphragms. In addition, limited procedures exist to develop analytical models to estimate the deformation response... Read More about Numerical modelling of CLT diaphragms tested on a shake-table experiment.

Stochastic petri-net models to predict the degradation of ceramic claddings (2018)
Journal Article
Ferreira, C., Canhoto Neves, L., Silva, A., & de Brito, J. (2018). Stochastic petri-net models to predict the degradation of ceramic claddings. Building Research and Information, 47(6), 697-715. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2018.1501873

A stochastic Petri-net formalism is proposed to predict the degradation of ceramic claddings over time in order to understand how different environmental exposure conditions contribute to the overall degradation of these claddings. For that purpose,... Read More about Stochastic petri-net models to predict the degradation of ceramic claddings.

Uncertainty quantification for random fields estimated from effective moduli of elasticity (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Pierce-Brown, J., Neves, L. C., & Brown, D. L. (2018). Uncertainty quantification for random fields estimated from effective moduli of elasticity. In Proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on Reliable Computing "Computing with Confidence", 16-18 July 2018, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK (51-62)

The stochastic finite element method is a useful tool to calculate the response of systems subject to uncertain parameters and has been applied extensively to analyse structures composed of randomly heterogeneous materials. The methodology to estimat... Read More about Uncertainty quantification for random fields estimated from effective moduli of elasticity.

Using Petri-Net modelling for a data-driven approach to bridge management and safety (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Yianni, P. C., Neves, L. C., Rama, D., Andrews, J., & Dean, R. (2018). Using Petri-Net modelling for a data-driven approach to bridge management and safety.

Bridge portfolio managers have a difficult task managing a large, varied portfolio of aging assets in a squeezed financial climate and on networks with increasing usage. Therefore, decision support tools are becoming more and more integral in managin... Read More about Using Petri-Net modelling for a data-driven approach to bridge management and safety.

Behavior of reinforced concrete frame with masonry infill wall subjected to vertical load (2018)
Journal Article
Baghi, H., Oliveira, A., Valença, J., Cavaco, E., Neves, L., & Júlio, E. (2018). Behavior of reinforced concrete frame with masonry infill wall subjected to vertical load. Engineering Structures, 171, 476-487. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.06.001

The effectiveness of masonry infill wall on behavior of a Reinforced Concrete (RC) frame subjected to a column failure is studied experimentally. For this reason, one full scale RC frame designed according to Eurocode is statically tested to investig... Read More about Behavior of reinforced concrete frame with masonry infill wall subjected to vertical load.

Probabilistic model for the representation of the reservoir water level of concrete dams during normal operation periods (2018)
Journal Article
Pereira, R., Batista, A. L., & Neves, L. C. (in press). Probabilistic model for the representation of the reservoir water level of concrete dams during normal operation periods. Water Resources Management, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-018-1973-x

The dam’s reservoir water level varies over the year according to the water inflow and outflow, as a function of environmental events but also of dam exploitation management policy and human decisions. In the Portuguese dam safety regulation (RSB 200... Read More about Probabilistic model for the representation of the reservoir water level of concrete dams during normal operation periods.

Probabilistic-based characterisation of the mechanical properties of CFRP laminates (2018)
Journal Article
Gomes, S., Dias-da-Costa, D., Neves, L., Hadigheh, S., Fernandes, P., & Júlio, E. (2018). Probabilistic-based characterisation of the mechanical properties of CFRP laminates. Construction and Building Materials, 169, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.02.190

Fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have been increasingly used worldwide in the strengthening of civil engineering structures. As FRP becomes more common in structural strengthening, the development of probability-based limit state design code... Read More about Probabilistic-based characterisation of the mechanical properties of CFRP laminates.

Reliability-based design of interventions in deteriorated timber structures (2018)
Journal Article
Sousa, H. S., & Neves, L. C. (in press). Reliability-based design of interventions in deteriorated timber structures. International Journal of Architectural Heritage, 12(4), https://doi.org/10.1080/15583058.2018.1436205

When accommodating new uses or mitigating the consequences of deterioration, the strength increase of existing structures is significantly more onerous than a similar increase at the design stage of new structures. The safety methods prescribed in cu... Read More about Reliability-based design of interventions in deteriorated timber structures.

Stochastic petri net-based modeling of the durability of renderings (2017)
Journal Article
Ferreira, C., Canhoto Neves, L., Silva, A., & Brito, J. D. (2018). Stochastic petri net-based modeling of the durability of renderings. Automation in Construction, 87, 96-105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2017.12.007

In this study, a methodology to model and predict the life-cycle performance of building façades based on Stochastic Petri Nets is proposed. The proposed model evaluates the performance of rendered façades over time, evaluating the uncertainty of the... Read More about Stochastic petri net-based modeling of the durability of renderings.

Application of machine learning for fuel consumption modelling of trucks (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Perrotta, F., Parry, T., & Neves, L. C. (2017). Application of machine learning for fuel consumption modelling of trucks.

This paper presents the application of three Machine Learning techniques to fuel consumption modelling of articulated trucks for a large dataset. In particular, Support Vector Machine (SVM), Random Forest (RF), and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) mod... Read More about Application of machine learning for fuel consumption modelling of trucks.

Designing NSM FRP systems in concrete using partial safety factors (2017)
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Coelho, M., Neves, L. C., & Sena-Cruz, J. (2018). Designing NSM FRP systems in concrete using partial safety factors. Composites Part B: Engineering, 139, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.11.031

This paper presents design procedures for fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) systems inserted in the cover of concrete elements according to the near-surface mounted (NSM) technique. Such strengthening system depends greatly on their bond strength. Two e... Read More about Designing NSM FRP systems in concrete using partial safety factors.

Seismic assessment of a heavy-timber frame structure with ring-doweled moment-resisting connections (2017)
Journal Article
Rodrigues, L. G., Branco, J. M., Neves, L. C., & Barbosa, A. R. (in press). Seismic assessment of a heavy-timber frame structure with ring-doweled moment-resisting connections. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-017-0247-y

The performance of heavy-timber structures in earthquakes depends strongly on the inelastic behavior of the mechanical connections. Nevertheless, the nonlinear behavior of timber structures is only considered in the design phase indirectly through th... Read More about Seismic assessment of a heavy-timber frame structure with ring-doweled moment-resisting connections.

Implementation and Calibration of Finite-Length Plastic Hinge Elements for Use in Seismic Structural Collapse Analysis (2017)
Journal Article
Ribeiro, F. L., Neves, L. A. C., & Barbosa, A. R. (2017). Implementation and Calibration of Finite-Length Plastic Hinge Elements for Use in Seismic Structural Collapse Analysis. Journal of Earthquake Engineering, 21(8), 1197-1219. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2015.1036327

Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. Finite-length plastic hinge (FLPH) models have shown advantages over the concentrated plasticity hinge (CPH) models. However, empirical phenomenological relationships, such as Modified Ibarra–Medina–Krawinkl... Read More about Implementation and Calibration of Finite-Length Plastic Hinge Elements for Use in Seismic Structural Collapse Analysis.

On the robustness to corrosion in the life cycle assessment of an existing reinforced concrete bridge (2017)
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Cavaco, E. S., Neves, L. C., & Casas, J. R. (2017). On the robustness to corrosion in the life cycle assessment of an existing reinforced concrete bridge. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 14(2), 137-150. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2017.1333128

Management of existing structures has traditionally been based on condition assessment, based on visual inspections, disregarding the susceptibility of different structural types to aging and deterioration. Robustness, as a measure of the effects of... Read More about On the robustness to corrosion in the life cycle assessment of an existing reinforced concrete bridge.

Using truck sensors for road pavement performance investigation (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Perrotta, F., Parry, T., & Neves, L. C. (2017). Using truck sensors for road pavement performance investigation.

Considering data from 260 articulated trucks, with ~12900 cc Euro 6 engines driving along a motorway in England (M18), the study first shows how different approaches lead to the conclusion that road pavement surface conditions influence fuel consumpt... Read More about Using truck sensors for road pavement performance investigation.

Bridge asset management using Petri-Nets (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Yianni, P., Neves, L. C., Rama, D., Andrews, J., & Dean, R. (2017). Bridge asset management using Petri-Nets.

Management of a diverse portfolio of assets is a demanding and complex task. Although extensive research has been carried out in bridge asset management models, the model developed in this study contains flexibility which is able to model a vast arra... Read More about Bridge asset management using Petri-Nets.

Route level analysis of road pavement surface condition and truck fleet fuel consumption (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Perrotta, F., Trupia, L., Parry, T., & Neves, L. C. (2017). Route level analysis of road pavement surface condition and truck fleet fuel consumption.

Experimental studies have estimated the impact of road surface conditions on vehicle fuel consumption to be up to 5% (Beuving et al., 2004). Similar results have been published by Zaabar and Chatti (2010). However, this was established testing a limi... Read More about Route level analysis of road pavement surface condition and truck fleet fuel consumption.

A big data approach to assess the influence of road pavement condition on truck fleet fuel consumption (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Perrotta, F., Parry, T., & Neves, L. C. (2017). A big data approach to assess the influence of road pavement condition on truck fleet fuel consumption.

In Europe, the road network is the most extensive and valuable infrastructure asset. In England, for example, its value has been estimated at around £344 billion and every year the government spends approximately £4 billion on highway maintenance (Ho... Read More about A big data approach to assess the influence of road pavement condition on truck fleet fuel consumption.

Reliability-based approach to the robustness of corroded reinforced concrete structures (2017)
Journal Article
Cavaco, E. S., Neves, L. A., & Casas, J. R. (2017). Reliability-based approach to the robustness of corroded reinforced concrete structures. Structural Concrete, 18(2), 316-325. https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.201600084

Currently, decisions on the maintenance and repair of infrastructural assets, structures in particular, are mostly based on the results of inspections and the resulting condition index, neglecting system robustness and therefore not making optimal us... Read More about Reliability-based approach to the robustness of corroded reinforced concrete structures.

Incorporating local environmental factors into railway bridge asset management (2016)
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Yianni, P. C., Neves, L. C., Rama, D., Andrews, J. D., & Dean, R. (2016). Incorporating local environmental factors into railway bridge asset management. Engineering Structures, 128, 362-373. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.09.038

© 2016 Elsevier Ltd A novel approach to comparing bridge deterioration rates under different environmental conditions is employed using a network analysis approach. This approach uses a matrix condition scoring system utilised by Network Rail (NR). I... Read More about Incorporating local environmental factors into railway bridge asset management.

Using data mining algorithms to predict the bond strength of NSM FRP systems in concrete (2016)
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Coelho, M. R., Sena-Cruz, J. M., Neves, L. A., Pereira, M., Cortez, P., & Miranda, T. (2016). Using data mining algorithms to predict the bond strength of NSM FRP systems in concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 126, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.09.048

This paper presents the effectiveness of soft computing algorithms in analyzing the bond behavior of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) systems inserted in the cover of concrete elements, commonly known as the near-surface mounted (NSM) technique. It foc... Read More about Using data mining algorithms to predict the bond strength of NSM FRP systems in concrete.

Fracture-based interface model for NSM FRP systems in concrete (2016)
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Coelho, M., Caggiano, A., Sena-Cruz, J., & Neves, L. C. (2016). Fracture-based interface model for NSM FRP systems in concrete. Composite Structures, 152, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.06.021

This paper introduces a numerical simulation tool using the Finite Element Method (FEM) for near-surface mounted (NSM) strengthening technique using fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) applied to concrete elements. In order to properly simulate the st... Read More about Fracture-based interface model for NSM FRP systems in concrete.

Influence of earthquake ground-motion duration on damage estimation - application to steel moment resisting frames (2016)
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Barbosa, A. R., Ribeiro, F. L. A., & Neves, L. A. C. (in press). Influence of earthquake ground-motion duration on damage estimation - application to steel moment resisting frames. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, https://doi.org/10.1002/eqe.2769

This paper presents an analytical study evaluating the influence of ground motion duration on structural damage of 3-story, 9-story, and 20-story SAC steel moment resisting frame buildings designed for downtown Seattle, WA, USA, using pre-Northridge... Read More about Influence of earthquake ground-motion duration on damage estimation - application to steel moment resisting frames.

An innovative framework for probabilistic-based structural assessment with an application to existing reinforced concrete structures (2016)
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Matos, J. C., Cruz, P. J., Valente, I. B., Neves, L. C., & Moreira, V. N. (2016). An innovative framework for probabilistic-based structural assessment with an application to existing reinforced concrete structures. Engineering Structures, 111, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.12.040

A novel framework for probabilistic-based structural assessment of existing structures, which combines model identification and reliability assessment procedures, considering in an objective way different sources of uncertainty, is presented in this... Read More about An innovative framework for probabilistic-based structural assessment with an application to existing reinforced concrete structures.

Inference on stiffness and strength of existing chestnut timber elements using Hierarchical Bayesian Probability Networks (2015)
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Sousa, H. S., Branco, J. M., Lourenço, P. B., & Neves, L. C. (2015). Inference on stiffness and strength of existing chestnut timber elements using Hierarchical Bayesian Probability Networks. Materials and Structures, https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-015-0770-8

The assessment of the mechanical properties of existing timber elements could benefit from the use of probabilistic information gathered at different scales. In this work, Bayesian Probabilistic Networks are used to hierarchically model the results o... Read More about Inference on stiffness and strength of existing chestnut timber elements using Hierarchical Bayesian Probability Networks.

Probabilistic analysis of degradation of façade claddings using Markov chain models (2015)
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Silva, A., Gaspar, P. L., de Brito, J., & Neves, L. C. (2016). Probabilistic analysis of degradation of façade claddings using Markov chain models. Materials and Structures, 49(7), 2871-2892. https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-015-0692-5

In this study, the time-dependent stochastic degradation of three types of claddings is analysed. For this purpose, 203 fac¸ades with stone claddings(directly adhered to the substrate), 195 with adhered ceramic claddings and 220 with painted surfaces... Read More about Probabilistic analysis of degradation of façade claddings using Markov chain models.

Probabilistic transition of condition: render facades (2015)
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Silva, A., Neves, L. C., Gaspar, P. L., & de Brito, J. (2016). Probabilistic transition of condition: render facades. Building Research and Information, 44(3), 301-318. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2015.1023645

The service life of cement-rendered facades is closely related to the environmental conditions that they are exposed to. The probability distribution is determined for the degradation condition of render facades considering different environmental ex... Read More about Probabilistic transition of condition: render facades.

Bayesian assessment of an existing bridge - a case study (2015)
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Jacinto, L., Neves, L. C., & Santos, L. O. (in press). Bayesian assessment of an existing bridge - a case study. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 12(1), https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2014.995105

This article presents a case study involving the assessment of an existing bridge, starting with simple methods and ending with a probabilistic analysis, the latter emphasising Bayesian methods. When assessing an existing bridge, it is common practic... Read More about Bayesian assessment of an existing bridge - a case study.

Review and application of Artificial Neural Networks models in reliability analysis of steel structures (2014)
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Chojaczyk, A., Teixeira, A., Neves, L. C., Cardosa, J., & Soares, C. G. (2015). Review and application of Artificial Neural Networks models in reliability analysis of steel structures. Structural Safety, 52(A), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.strusafe.2014.09.002

This paper presents a survey on the development and use of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) models in structural reliability analysis. The survey identifies the different types of ANNs, the methods of structural reliability assessment that are typical... Read More about Review and application of Artificial Neural Networks models in reliability analysis of steel structures.

Deterioration modeling of steel moment resisting frames using finite-length plastic hinge force-based beam-column elements (2014)
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Ribeiro, F. L., Barbosa, A. R., Scott, M. H., & Neves, L. C. (2015). Deterioration modeling of steel moment resisting frames using finite-length plastic hinge force-based beam-column elements. Journal of Structural Engineering, 141(2), Article 04014112. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ST.1943-541X.0001052

The use of empirically calibrated moment-rotation models that account for strength and stiffness deterioration of steel frame members is paramount in evaluating the performance of steel structures prone to collapse under seismic loading. These deteri... Read More about Deterioration modeling of steel moment resisting frames using finite-length plastic hinge force-based beam-column elements.

Application of reliability-based robustness assessment of steel moment resisting frame structures under post-mainshock cascading events (2014)
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Ribeiro, F. L., Barbosa, A. R., & Neves, L. C. (in press). Application of reliability-based robustness assessment of steel moment resisting frame structures under post-mainshock cascading events. Journal of Structural Engineering, 140(8), Article A4014008. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29ST.1943-541X.0000939

This paper proposes a reliability-based framework for quantifying structural robustness considering the occurrence of a major earthquake (mainshock) and subsequent cascading hazard events, such as aftershocks that are triggered by the mainshock. Thes... Read More about Application of reliability-based robustness assessment of steel moment resisting frame structures under post-mainshock cascading events.