Sensitivity Analysis of Key Parameters in Decision Making of Two-Stage Evolutionary Optimization Maintenance Strategies
Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52263#.VI-svMnQrzE Author(s) Elia A. Tantele , Renos A. Votsis , Toula Onoufriou Affiliation(s) Department of Civil Engineering and Geomatics, Cyprus University of Technology, Lemesos, Cyprus . ABSTRACT Preventative maintenance (PM) measures for bridges are proactive maintenance actions which aim to prevent or delay a deterioration process that may lead to failure. This type of maintenance can be justified on economic grounds since it can extend the life of the bridge and avoid the need for unplanned essential/corrective maintenance. Due to the high importance of the effective integration of PM measures in the mainte...