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Abdulhadi, N H (1997) Simulation as a tool for re-engineering construction processes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Akeel, N F (1989) A database tool for statistically based construction cost estimate, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Al-Haddad, S (2020) State transportation agencies: A quantitative study on the use of construction engineering and inspection consultants and their impact on project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Al-Rasheed, K A (1997) Construction schedule logic development: The impact of visualization, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Al-Tabtabai, H M (1989) PROCON: A knowledge-based approach to construction project control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Albalawi, R K (2023) Comprehensive analysis of the multiskilling strategy among craft professionals in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Albattah, M A (2016) A critical analysis of the structural changes related to craft demographics influencing craft supply and demand in the United States across multiple dimensions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Albert, A (2013) Strategies for construction hazard recognition, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Alruqi, W M (2019) Predicting construction safety performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Alruwaythi, O (2017) Influence of engineering information format, demographics, and spatial cognition on craft worker performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Alruwaythi, O F (2017) Influence of engineering information format, demografics and spatial cognition on craft worker performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Alsamadani, R M (2013) Measuring, modeling, and assessing safety communication in construction crews in the US using social network analysis, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Antillon, E I (2016) An exploration of the influence of public-private-partnerships on the life cycle design decision-making process of highway projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Antoine, A L C (2017) Performance-based project delivery selection for highway design and construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Apipattanavis, S (2007) Stochastic nonparametric methods for multi-site weather generation and flood frequency estimation: Applications to construction delay, hydrology and agricultural modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Arneson, E (2018) Construction capacity: How regional construction supply chains respond to disruptions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Beitelmal, W H (2016) Towards an infrastructure asset management organizational model for developing countries, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Bogus, S M (2004) Concurrent engineering strategies for reducing design delivery time, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Bonham, D R (2015) The derivation and implications of a master code of accounts for mechanical piping systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Butler, C J (2005) The relationship between emotional intelligence and transformational leadership behavior in construction industry leaders, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Chang, K (2004) Multiattribute weighting models for best-value selection in public sector design-build projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Dicks, E P (2023) Analysis of risk identification and relationships for major engineering and construction transportation projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Esmaeili, B (2012) Identifying and quantifying construction safety risks at the attribute level, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Farokhnia, K (2013) Nonstructural vulnerability functions for building categories, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Gransberg, D D (2004) Life cycle evaluation criteria for design-build highway pavement projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Han, S H (1999) Risk-based go/no-go decision making model for international construction projects: The cross-impact analysis approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Hardison, D C (2018) Hazard recognition in design: Evaluating the effects of design information on hazard recognition performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Hariri-Ardebili, M A (2015) Performance based earthquake engineering of concrete dams, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Harper, C M (2014) Measuring project integration using relational contract theory, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Huang, P-Y (1994) Extensible object-oriented computer-aided design system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Jordan, E (2012) Pathways to community recovery: A qualitative comparative analysis of post-disaster outcomes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Kaminsky, J (2013) Social sustainability of sanitation infrastructure in developing communities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Komarek, R L D (2020) Exploration and assessment of leadership development in engineering students, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Kong, J S (2001) Lifetime maintenance strategies for deteriorating structures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Kraft, E R (2013) Alternative quality assurance organizations for highway design and construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Kraiem, Z M (1988) DISCON: An expert system for construction contract disputes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Lee, S (2007) Entry decision for unsolicited build-operate-transfer (BOT) highway projects: Real options approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Litchfield, K I (2014) Characterizing and understanding the growing population of socially engaged engineers through engineers without borders-USA, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Mesa, H A (2016) Modeling performance of integrated project delivery systems in design and construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Minooei, F (2018) Towards a deeper understanding of the U.S. workforce development system in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Molenaar, K R (1997) Public sector design-build: A model for project selection, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Nasr, E B (2005) An integrated project planning and control system approach for measuring project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Nevett Fernández, G (2020) Duration estimators and productivity metrics for highway construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
O'Brien, J (2012) Exponential random graph models of social networks for engineering design firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Ock, J-H (1998) Integrated decision process model (idepm) for the development of the build-operate-transfer (bot) highway project proposals, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Oguz Erkal, E D (2022) Predicting serious injury and fatality exposure in construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Opdyke, A (2017) Resilient and sustainable infrastructure systems: A comparative analysis of post-disaster shelter coordination, stakeholder participation, and training, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Ou, C-S (2007) Sustainable infrastructure materials: A life cycle assessment approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Palagi, S (2020) Achieving risk reduction and livability: Connecting relocation decision making to outcomes at relocation communities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Petcherdchoo, A (2004) Maintaining condition and safety of deteriorating bridges by probabilistic models and optimization, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: optimization; highway; cost optimization; deterioration; inspection; safety; Monte Carlo simulation; simulation; bridge
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/305202691
- Abstract:
The deterioration of highway bridges over their lifetime is expected. Often the performance of these bridges falls below accepted limits. However, if highway bridges are properly inspected and maintained, they will be able to survive over long time periods with satisfactory performances. Therefore, structural inspection and maintenance of highway bridges have been active fields of research. The main goal is to properly manage limited resources for maintaining satisfactory structural performances. Currently, studies indicate that the deterioration of structures is nonlinear, and many structures having similar design and construction deteriorate with different rates. The problem is more complex, if maintenance is applied. To treat this type of problems, probabilitistic nonlinear deterioration models for structures are needed. Probabilistic models for time-based and performance-based (condition-based or safety-based) maintenance strategies are developed in this thesis. Maintenance strategies with individual cyclic and multiple cyclic actions are considered and combined. A Monte Carlo Simulation computer program called NLCADS is developed for this purpose. Realistic data consisting of bridge condition and safety, and individual maintenance actions are used. Maintenance actions are divided into two groups: preventive and essential maintenance. Maintenance strategies imposed of different actions (individual or multiple cyclic actions) are proposed and studied. The profiles of condition, safety, and maintenance cost ace computed. It is found that the dispersion of cost at a certain time can be very high. The interaction between different maintenances types helps improve the condition and the safety, and also reduce the cumulative maintenance cost. Optimization to minimize total expected cumulative maintenance cost under multiple cyclic actions is performed. Proper maintenance application times and proper combinations of maintenance actions are used in considering an optimum strategy. The optimum maintenance strategy can be selected based on different criteria. It is found that in most cases, both the total expected maintenance cost and the percentiles of cumulative maintenance cost are minimized simultaneously. Finally, the applicability of individual and multiple maintenance actions is illustrated on an existing bridge in Colorado. It is found that the developed methodology in this thesis can be successfully applied to highway bridges.
Poleacovschi, C (2017) The role of social and governance mechanisms on the process of knowledge seeking in engineering organizations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Rojas Molina, E M (1997) Developing a web-centric process to support inspection, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Rosas Sanchez, L (2008) Application of game modeling to good tunneling practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Salamah, A A A (1989) Coad: A knowledge-based expert system for conceptual estimates and designs, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Salas, R I (2020) Empirical evaluation of construction safety: Insights from economic trends, national cultures and workplace injury rates, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Schroeder, H P (1991) Dycam 1.0: Dynamic construction activity model, a decision support tool for construction planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Sears, M H (2020) Advanced eye tracking analysis for investigating construction craft professional interactions with 2D drawings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Shan, Y (2014) Integrated information modeling of construction project productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Shane, J S (2006) A fundamental study of scope definition in early highway project development, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Stanford, M S (2017) Competition and price analysis of indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contracts for construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Techera, U D (2017) Measuring and managing construction worker fatigue, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Thiengburanathum, P (2003) Design of construction production systems: Representation, taxonomy, and design framework, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Tixier, A J-P (2015) Leveraging unstructured construction injury reports to predict safety outcomes and model safety risk using natural language processing, machine learning, and probability theory, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Tran, D (2013) A risk-based model to select delivery methods for highway design and construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Walters, J P (2015) A systems approach to sustainable rural water infrastructure in developing countries, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Wanberg, J (2014) The role and use of communities of practice to facilitate knowledge sharing in project based organizations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Welfare, K S (2020) Perceptions of construction and the human factors climate through mixed methods, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Won, S J (2011) A general performance model for design-build highway pavement warranty decisions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.
Zelinka, D L (2019) Systems approaches to transdisciplinary sustainable development issues, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Colorado at Boulder.