Current and Past Research Projects
Resilient and sustainable infrastructure systems
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US National Science Foundation; Pensylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance; US Federal Highway Administration.Related publications
- Paolo Bocchini, Dan M. Frangopol. Restoration of bridge networks after an earthquake: multi-criteria intervention optimization. Earthquake Spectra, EERI, in press.
- Paolo Bocchini, Dan M. Frangopol. Optimal resilience- and cost-based post-disaster intervention prioritization for bridges along a highway segment. Journal of Bridge Engineering, ASCE, in press and already available online. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)BE.1943-5592.0000201
- Paolo Bocchini, Dan M. Frangopol. Resilience-driven disaster management of civil infrastructure. In Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (M. Papadrakakis, M. Fragiadakis, V. Plevris eds.), digital version, pp. 1-11, 2011.
- Dan M. Frangopol, Paolo Bocchini. Resilience as optimization criterion for the rehabilitation of bridges belonging to a transportation network subject to earthquake. In Proceedings of the 2011 Structure Congress (D. Ames, T. L. Droessler, M. Hoit eds.), ASCE, pp. 2044-2055, 2011.
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Life-cycle of bridge networks and lifelines
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Sponsoring organizations
US National Science Foundation; Pensylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance; US Federal Highway Administration.Related publications
- Paolo Bocchini, Dan M. Frangopol, George Deodatis. A random field based technique for the efficiency enhancement of bridge network life-cycle analysis under uncertainty. Engineering Structures, Elsevier, Vol. 33, Issue 12, p. 3208-3217, 2011.
- Paolo Bocchini, Dan M. Frangopol. Connectivity-based optimal scheduling for maintenance of bridge networks. Journal of Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, in press and already available online.
- Dan M. Frangopol, Paolo Bocchini. Bridge network performance, maintenance, and optimization under uncertainty: accomplishments and challenges. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, Taylor and Francis, in press and already available online. DOI: 10.1080/15732479.2011.563089
- Paolo Bocchini, Dan M. Frangopol. A probabilistic computational framework for bridge network optimal maintenance scheduling. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Elsevier, Vol. 96, Issue 2, p. 332-349, 2011.
- Paolo Bocchini, Dan M. Frangopol. Generalized bridge network performance analysis with correlation and time-variant reliability. Structural Safety, Elsevier, Vol. 33, Issue 2, p. 155-164, 2011.
- Paolo Bocchini, Dan M. Frangopol. A stochastic computational framework for the joint transportation network fragility analysis and traffic flow distribution under extreme events. Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, Elsevier, Vol. 26, Issue 2, p. 182-193, 2011.
- Dan M. Frangopol, Paolo Bocchini. Overview of recent accomplishments and challenges in life-cycle bridge engineering: emphasis on deterioration, maintenance, monitoring, and networks. In Proceedings of the 9th International Probabilistic Workshop (H. Budelmann, A. Holst, D. Proske eds.), pp. 1-14, 2011.
- Paolo Bocchini, Dan M. Frangopol. Fragility analysis of a bridge stock for the assessment of the damage level correlation. In Atti del XX Congresso dell'Associazione Italiana di Meccanica Teorica e Applicata (F. Ubertini, E. Viola, S. de Miranda, G. Castellazzi eds.), Officine Grafiche Technoprint, printed version pp. 198, 2011. Extended abstract.
- Paolo Bocchini, Dan M. Frangopol. Probabilistic bridge network life-cycle connectivity assessment and optimization. In Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering (M.H. Faber, J. Köhler, K. Nishijima eds.), printed version pp. 160-161, digital version pp. 556-561, 2011.
- Dan M. Frangopol, Paolo Bocchini. Bridge service life estimation and extension based on reliability, maintenance and management. In Segurança, Gestão e Conservação de Pontes (P.J.S. Cruz, C. Rebelo, T. Mendonça eds.), printed version pp. 7-10, digital version pp. 27-38, 2011.
- Paolo Bocchini, Dan M. Frangopol. Uncertainty modelling in bridge network maintenance optimization. In Vulnerability, Uncertainty, and Risk: Analysis, Modeling, and Management (B. M. Ayyub ed.), ASCE, pp. 897-903, 2011.
- Dan M. Frangopol, Paolo Bocchini. Integrated maintenance-monitoring-management framework for optimal decision making in bridge life-cycle performance: emphasis on SHM and bridge networks. In Proceedings of 2011 NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, digital version, pp. 1-9, 2011.
- Paolo Bocchini, Dan M. Frangopol. On the applicability of random field theory to transportation network analysis. In Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management and Life-cycle Optimization (D. M. Frangopol, R. Sause, C. S. Kusko eds.), CRC Press, pp. 3025-3032, 2010.
- Paolo Bocchini, Dan M. Frangopol, George Deodatis. Computationally efficient simulation techniques for bridge network maintenance optimization under uncertainty. In Computational Stochastic Mechanics (G. Deodatis, P. D. Spanos eds.), Research Publishing Services, Singapore, pp. 93–101, 2011.
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Random processes and fields simulation
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Sponsoring organizations
Italian Ministry of Education and Research, through Ph.D. scholarship and through Marco Polo scholarship for research abroad.Related publications
- Michael D. Shields, George Deodatis, Paolo Bocchini. A simple and efficient methodology to approximate a general non-Gaussian stochastic process by a translation process. Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, Elsevier, Vol. 26, Issue 4, p. 511-519, 2011.
- Paolo Bocchini, George Deodatis. Critical review and latest developments of a class of simulation algorithms for strongly non-Gaussian random fields. Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, Elsevier, Vol. 23, Issue 4, p. 393-407, 2008.
- Michael D. Shields, George Deodatis, Paolo Bocchini. Translation Process Approximation of a General Non-gaussian Stochastic Process. In Computational Stochastic Mechanics (G. Deodatis, P. D. Spanos eds.), Research Publishing Services, Singapore, pp. 523-532, 2011.
- Paolo Bocchini, George Deodatis. Simulation of strongly non-Gaussian multi-variate random fields. In Safety, Reliability and Risk of Structures, Infrastructures and Engineering Systems (H. Furuta, D. M. Frangopol, M. Shinozuka eds.) Taylor and Francis Group, pp. 957-964, 2009.
- Paolo Bocchini, George Deodatis. Recent developments on a class of simulation algorithms for strongly non-Gaussian fields. In Proceedings of the Inaugural International Conference of the Engineering Mechanics Institute, ASCE, digital version, pp. 1-7, 2009.
- Paolo Bocchini, George Deodatis, Erasmo Viola. Simulation of multi-dimensional, strongly non-Gaussian random fields in mechanics. Meccanica Stocastica 08, Cefalu', Italy, June 11-12, 2008.
- Paolo Bocchini. Probabilistic Approaches in Civil Engineering: Generation of Random Fields and Structural Identification with Genetic Algorithms. PhD thesis. Advisors: Erasmo Viola, George Deodatis. 2008
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Structural identification and damage detection
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Sponsoring organizations
Italian Ministry of Education and Research, through Ph.D. scholarship.Related publications
- Erasmo Viola, Paolo Bocchini. Non-destructive parametric system identification and damage detection in truss structures by static tests. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, Taylor and Francis, in press and already available online. DOI: 10.1080/15732479.2011.560164
- Erasmo Viola, Paolo Bocchini. Identification of damaged bars in three-dimensional redundant truss structures by means of genetic algorithms. Key Engineering Materials, Trans Tech Publications, Vol. 348-349, p. 229-232, 2007.
- Erasmo Viola, Paolo Bocchini. Identificazione di strutture reticolari spaziali iperstatiche mediante metodi statici ed algoritmi genetici. In Atti del XVI Convegno Italiano di Meccanica Computazionale (F. Ubertini, E. Viola, S. de Miranda, G. Castellazzi eds.), Officine Grafiche Technoprint, printed version pp. 92, digital version pp. 1-4, 2006.
- Paolo Bocchini. Probabilistic Approaches in Civil Engineering: Generation of Random Fields and Structural Identification with Genetic Algorithms. PhD thesis. Advisors: Erasmo Viola, George Deodatis. 2008
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NDT by Guided Ultrasonic Waves (GUW)
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Sponsoring organizations
Italian Ministry of Education and Research, through PRIN grant (Projects of National Relevant Interest).Related publications
- Paolo Bocchini, Alessandro Marzani, Erasmo Viola. Graphical user interface for guided acoustic waves. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 25, Issue 3, p. 202-2010, 2011.
- Alessandro Marzani, Paolo Bocchini, Erasmo Viola, Ivan Bartoli, Stefano Coccia, Salvatore Salamone, Francesco Lanza di Scalea. A software for the computation of acoustic waves in cylindrical, plate and arbitrary cross-section waveguides. In Atti dela Conferenza Nazionale sulle Prove non Distruttive, Monitoraggio e Diagnostica, digital version, pp. 1-9, 2009.
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Blockages detection in pipelines for oil and gas
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Sponsoring organizations
Italian National Hydrocarbon Company, ENI SpA.Related publications
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Stochastic Finite Element Methods
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Sponsoring organizations
Italian Ministry of Education and Research, through Ph.D. scholarship; Marco Felice Jodi award; Albino Nasce award.Related publications
- Paolo Bocchini, Cristina Gentilini, Francesco Ubertini, Erasmo Viola. Advanced analysis of uncertain cracked structures. Structural Durability and Health Monitoring, Tech Science Press, Vol. 2, Number 2, p. 109-122, 2006.
- Paolo Bocchini, Francesco Ubertini, Erasmo Viola. An iterative fitting method based on a three-parameter distribution. In Safety and Reliability of Engineering Systems and Structures (G. Augusti, G. Schuëller, M. Ciampoli eds.), Millpress, digital version pp. 2227-2234, 2005.
- Erasmo Viola, Francesco Ubertini, Paolo Bocchini. Fitting of three-parameter curves for the probabilistic characterization of the structural response (in Italian). Technical note n. 123, DISTART Department. 2004.
- Paolo Bocchini. Sochastic Structural Analysis with Finite Elements (in Italian). Master thesis. Advisors: Erasmo Viola, Francesco Ubertini. 2004.
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Computational models and tools for ceramic materials
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Sponsoring organizations
Protesa SpA., SACMI Group.Related publications
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Structural reliability of ship structures
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Sponsoring organizations
US Office of Naval Research.Related publications
- Dan M. Frangopol, Paolo Bocchini, Alberto Decò, Sunyong Kim, Kihon Kwon, Nader M. Okasha, Duygu Saydam, Liming W. Salvino. Life-Cycle Ship Reliability Assessment, Damage Detection, and Optimization. In Proceedings of the Eleventh International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation - FAST 2011, Honolulu, HI, September 26-29, 2011.
- Dan M. Frangopol, Paolo Bocchini, Alberto Decò, Sunyong Kim, Kihon Kwon, Nader M. Okasha, Duygu Saydam. Integrated Life-Cycle Framework for Maintenance, Monitoring, and Reliability of Naval Ship Structures. In Proceedings of the 2011 Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium - FMMS 2011, San Diego, CA, August 30-31, 2011.
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