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Fully Funded PhD Student Positions Available in the RIII Lab

Posted on 2024-10-04 by arnold.yuan

The Risk-Informed Infrastructure Innovation (RIII) Lab led by Professor Arnold Yuan is looking for one to two exceptional PhD students working in the area of digital twins-enabled bridge asset management. Students are required to have solid background in civil engineering. … Continue reading →

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CV8311 F24 Lecture 3 Probabilistic Risk Analysis

Posted on 2024-09-30 by arnold.yuan

After the introduction of the probability concept and the rules of probability calculation, I jumped to the applications. Probabilistic Risk Analysis (PRA) is a subject that uses probability and only probability. It does not even need the notions of random … Continue reading →

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CV8311 F24, Lecture 2 Probability

Posted on 2024-09-23 by arnold.yuan

This lecture introduces the concept of probability and basic probability laws. Applications are deferred to next lecture. There are two types of lecturers: one that follows strictly a plan, being it in the form of Powerpoint slides, lecture notes, or … Continue reading →

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CV8311 Risk and Reliability for Engineers Fall 2024, Lecture 1

Posted on 2024-09-10 by arnold.yuan

First Lecture, September 9, Overview Leaves of the honey locusts outside of my office have turned light yellow. The fall is here. As always, the first lecture needs to first give students an overview of the subject, and then tell … Continue reading →

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TMU AM Hybinar No. 6

Posted on 2023-02-16 by arnold.yuan

Role and Importance of Resilience and Engineering Asset Management at Times of Major, Large-Scale Instabilities and Disruptions Speaker: Dr. Dragan Komljenovic, Senior Research Scientist, Institut de recherche d’Hydro-Québec (IREQ) Time & Date: 14:10-15:30 EST, Friday, February 24, 2023, Location: Online … Continue reading →

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TMU AM Hybinar No. 5

Posted on 2023-01-23 by arnold.yuan

Sustainable infrastructure is a two-way street: balancing environmental and condition performance goals Speaker: Dr. Omar Swei, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia Time & Date: 14:10-15:30 EST, Friday, January 27, 2023, Location: Online Zoom Link: Please … Continue reading →

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Asset Management Hybinar No. 4

Posted on 2022-11-07 by arnold.yuan

History of Infrastructure Assets Management in Canada Speaker: Dr. Guy Félio, P.Eng., IRP [Climate], Fellow CSCE, Fellow IAM Time & Date: 14:10-15:30, Friday, November 11, 2022 Rescheduled to 13:10 – 14:30 EST, Monday, November 21, 2022 Location: Online Zoom Link: … Continue reading →

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Asset Management Hybinar No. 3

Posted on 2022-10-21 by arnold.yuan

Efficient Scenario Analysis for Optimal Adaptation of Bridge Networks under Deep Uncertainties through Knowledge Transfer Speaker: Dr. Minghui Cheng, Postdoctoral Associate, Systems Engineering, Cornell University Time & Date: 14:10-15:30, Friday, October 28, 2022 Location: Online Zoom Link: https://ryerson.zoom.us/j/4612874120 Abstract Due … Continue reading →

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Asset Management Hybinar No. 2

Posted on 2022-09-27 by arnold.yuan

Wastewater Asset Management – Canadian’s Experience Speaker: Fayi Zhou, PhD, PMP, P.Eng., Manager, Drainage Design, EPCOR Utilities, Edmonton Time & Date: 14:10-15:30, Friday, October 14, 2022 Location: CUI 219 (44 Gerrard Street East) – Map Zoom Link: https://ryerson.zoom.us/j/4612874120 For in-person … Continue reading →

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Asset Management Research Hybinar No. 1

Posted on 2022-09-19 by arnold.yuan

Best Practices for Managing Municipal Infrastructure – A Coordinated Approach Speaker: Soliman Abusamra, PhD, PMP, ENV SP, Senior Project Manager, Corridor Fleet Replacement Program, VIA Rail Canada Time & Date: 14:10-15:30, Friday, September 16, 2022 Location: CUI 219 (44 Gerrard … Continue reading →

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