Publications

Please use the Google Scholar to track Dr. Arnold Yuan’s recent publications.

Below are a few representative publications:

  1. Fard AK, Yuan XX (2024) Multiyear Maintenance and Rehabilitation Optimization for Large-Scale Infrastructure Networks: An Enhanced Genetic Algorithm Approach
    Journal of Infrastructure Systems 30 (4), 04024028
  2. Wang M, Yuan XX (2022) Evaluation of sampling techniques for probabilistic structural integrity assessment of steam generator tubing, International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping 200, 104788
  3. Yuan XX, Higo E, Pandey MD (2021). Estimation of the value of an inspection and maintenance program: A Bayesian gamma process model. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 216: 107912 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2021.107912
  4. Praxedes C, Yuan XX (2021). Robustness-oriented optimal design for reinforced concrete frames considering the large uncertainty of progressive collapse threats. 94, 102139. Structural Safety. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.strusafe.2021.102139
  5. Praxedes C, Yuan XX (2021). Robustness Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Frames under Progressive Collapse Hazards: Novel Risk-Based Framework. Journal of Structural Engineering. 147(8): 04021119. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0003075
  6. Praxedes C, Yuan XX, He XHC (2021). A novel robustness index for progressive collapse analysis of structures considering the full risk spectrum of damage evolution. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2020.1851730
  7. Zhang J, Yuan XX (2021). Stochastic modelling of maintenance flexibility for the Value for Money assessment of PPP projects. Construction Management and Economics. 39(2): 173–191, DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2020.1855666
  8. Lin PY, Yuan XX (2020). An Advanced Statistical Method for Point Process Modelling with Missing Event Histories. IEEE Access, 8: 210081-210098, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3039005
  9. Dong S, Yuan XX, Hao JP (2020). An advanced local calibration method for the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 35 (11): 1276-1290. https://doi.org/10.1111/mice.12574
  10. Zhang, J., Chen, F. J., Yuan, X.-X. (2020). Comparison of cost and schedule performance of large public projects under P3 and traditional delivery models: a Canadian study. Construction Management and Economics. 38 (8): 739-755, DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2019.1645344.
  11. Lin PY, Yuan XX (2019).  A two-time-scale point process model of water main breaks for infrastructure asset management. Water Research. 150: 296-309. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2018.11.066
  12. Lin PY , Yuan XX, Tovilla E (2019). Integrative modeling of performance deterioration and maintenance effectiveness for infrastructure assets with missing condition data. Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. 34(8): 677-695. https://doi.org/10.1111/mice.12452
  13. Chen FJ, Yuan XX, Yi WJ (2019). Towards a unified low-cycle fatigue model for steel rebars: a meta-analysis. Construction and Building Materials, 216: 564-575. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.04.248
  14. He XHC, Yuan XX, Yi WJ (2019). A non-iterative progressive collapse design method for RC structures based on virtual thermal pushdown analysis. Engineering Structures, 189: 484-496. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.03.102
  15. He XHC, Yuan XX, Yi WJ (2019). Irregularity index for disproportionate collapse design of RC frame structures. Engineering Structures, 178:191-205. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.10.026
  16. Yuan XX, Li Y (2018). Residual Value Risks of Highway Pavements in Public-Private Partnerships. Journal of Infrastructure Systems, ASCE. Vol. 24, Issue 3 (September 2018), https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)IS.1943-555X.0000438
  17. Yuan, X.-X., Nemtsov, I. (2018). Local Calibration of the MEPDG Distress and Performance Models for Ontario’s Flexible Roads: Overview, Impacts and Reflection. Transportation Research Record. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0361198118759013
  18. Yuan, X.-X. (2017). Principles and guidelines of deterioration modeling for water and wastewater assets. Infrastructure Asset Management. 4(1): 19-35. DOI: 10.1680/jinam.16.00017.
  19. Yuan, X.-X. (2012). Bayesian method for the correlated competitive bidding model. Construction Management and Economics. 30 (6): 477-491.
  20. Yuan, X.-X. (2011). A correlated bidding model for markup size decisions. Construction Management and Economics.  29(11): 1101-1119.
  21. Yuan, X.-X., Mao, D. and Pandey, M. D. (2009). A Bayesian approach to modeling and predicting pitting flaws in steam generator tubes. Reliability Engineering and System Safety. 94: 1838–1847.
  22. Yuan, X.-X. and Pandey, M. D. (2009). A nonlinear mixed-effects model for degradation data obtained from in-service inspection. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 94: 509-519.
  23. Pandey, M. D., Yuan, X.-X. and van Noortwijk, J. M. (2009).  The influence of temporal uncertainty of deterioration in life-cycle management of structures. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 5(2): 145-156.
  24. Yuan, X.-X. and Pandey, M. D. (2006). Analysis of approximations for multinormal integration in system reliability computation. Structural Safety.  28(4): 361-377
  25. Yuan, X.-X. and Yi, W.-J. (2000). Probability analysis on “Strong Beam and Weak Beam” and axial compression ratio in RC frames. Journal of Chongqing Jianzhu University. 22(3). 64-68. in Chinese