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Abbasian Hosseini, S A (2015) Social and engineering aspects of construction site management using simulation and social network analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Abudayyeh, O Y (1991) An automated data acquisition and data storage model for improving cost and schedule control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Al-Ibrahim, A (2006) Optimizing roof maintenance and replacement decisions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Alsharef, A F A (2022) Leveraging data analytics to improve construction operations and occupational safety, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Arocho Rosa, I d M (2015) The impact of transportation construction projects and activities on emissions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Attia, T M (2002) The impact of communication technologies on group problem-solving performance in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Bai, Y (1996) Planning and control model for robotic bridge painting, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Banerjee, S (2022) Developing an organization-wide knowledge repository with intelligent knowledge transference to enhance construction project outcomes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Becker, T C (2012) Improving the predictability of construction project outcomes through project level indirect construction cost practices, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Chmielewski, H T (2023) Overcoming modeling barriers in long-term interdependent infrastructure systems planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Choi, B (2003) Topics in risk-based design and performance evaluation of structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: failure; reliability; life cycle; performance evaluation; probability; Monte Carlo simulation; simulation
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/305312952
- Abstract:
This dissertation focuses on three topics that are critical to the development of a risk-based criteria for life-cycle design, analysis, and operation of power plant piping systems. One of three topics describes an exploratory study conducted on the application of risk-based load and resistance factor design approach to Section III of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes for piping design. This study considers a straight pipe subjected to pressure and seismic load for service load D in class 2 and class 3 piping systems. The failure criterion needed to characterize the limit-state is considered as plastic instability. The second topic in this dissertation relates to the analysis of coupled building-piping systems subjected to seismic loads. More specifically, it describes the effect of uncertainties in the modal properties of individual primary and secondary systems on the seismic response of coupled systems. Monte Carlo simulation and First-order reliability methods are used to study the problem in detail and identify critical aspects of this problem. Simple formulations are then developed for incorporation in a response spectrum method so that the design response is consistent with a desired probability of non-exceedence. The third topic of this dissertation focuses on developing a probabilistic framework for structural condition assessment by using the frequency and mode shape data before and after degradation. While the results obtained using the proposed framework have shown considerable promise in applications to simple systems, significant room exists for improvement. Applications to additional examples with greater complexities are needed to identify the inconsistencies of the framework and develop improvements.
Dorr, E E (1979) Economies of scale in high school construction and operation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Hollar, D A (2011) Predicting preliminary engineering costs for highway projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Isied, M M (2023) Critical assessment of asphalt mixture design procedures and asphalt mixture classification systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Javanmardi, A (2019) Strategies and predictive models for reducing workflow variability in construction production systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Kranz, C N (2021) Optimizing compost incorporation for stormwater infiltration, runoff quality, and vegetation establishment in post-construction soils, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Lee, D (2023) Development of a real-time automated mobile robotic welding system in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Lee, J (2005) Value analysis of Wi-Fi agent functions in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Namian, M (2017) Factors affecting construction hazard recognition and safety risk perception, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Noghabaei, M (2021) Visual and behavioral data analysis in immersive virtual environments for enhancing construction safety, planning, and control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Nuntasunti, S (2004) The effects of visual-based information logistics in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Orgut, R E (2017) Metrics that matter: Improving project controls and analytics in construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Piper, B E B (2014) Optimization methods for improving the resilience of civil infrastructure systems subject to natural hazards, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Rihani, R A (2006) An investigation of critical success factors for robotic masonry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Russell, M M (2013) Allocation of time buffer to construction project task durations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Vereen, S C (2013) Forecasting skilled labor demand in the US construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Wambeke, B W (2011) Identifying, prioritizing, and reducing variation of construction related tasks, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.
Zuluaga Santa, C M (2018) Protecting bridge maintenance workers: Evaluating fall protection supplementary devices using virtual prototyping and wearable technology, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , North Carolina State University.