Evaluation and Maintenance of Infrastructure System

In light of the rapid urbanization and the growing demand for urban resilience and long-term stability, it has become crucial to ensure the long-term safety, stability, and reliable operation of infrastructure systems. The current state of knowledge highlights the need for a quantitative characterization and balanced regulation of service performance throughout the service life of these systems. Despite significant advancements, there remain gaps in understanding the stochastic evolution behavior of infrastructure systems and the integration of intelligent operation and maintenance management. Recent studies have shown promising results in theoretical simulations and information decision-making, yet the field still lacks comprehensive approaches that combine these elements effectively. Addressing these gaps is essential for enhancing the resilience and efficiency of urban infrastructure.

This Research Topic aims to focus on new theories and technologies in the field of intelligent operation and maintenance of infrastructure systems. Specifically, it seeks to explore stochastic evolution theories, information decision-making technologies, structural dynamic methods, time-varying reliability methods, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) in the prediction and management of critical urban facilities such as bridges, rail transit infrastructures, and tunnels. The goal is to assess structural dynamic behavior and integrity, predict and prevent potential structural risks, and enhance the efficiency of intelligent operation and maintenance.

To gather further insights into the intelligent operation and maintenance of infrastructure systems, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Smart Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
• Advanced Numerical Simulation of Dynamic Behavior of Railway Infrastructure
• Green Construction and Maintenance
• Smart Planning and Design

Keywords: Service Performance Evolution of Infrastructure, Maintenance and Performance Maintenance, Structural Performance, Dynamic Performance, System Dynamics

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