Journal Papers
- Liao, K. W., Hoang, N. D. & Gitomarsono, J. A Probabilistic Safety Evaluation Framework for Multi-Hazard Assessment in a Bridge using SO-MARS Learning Model, KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering. (Invited paper, accepted, SCI)
- Liao, K. W., Wu, B. H. & Chen, W. L. Reliability-based evaluation of river-bridge flood resistance ability via a visual inspection table, KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering. (accepted, SCI)
- Liao, K. W., Muto, Y., & Gitomarsono, J. Reliability Analysis of River Bridge against Scours and Earthquakes. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE. (accepted, SCI)
- Liao, K. W., Chen, W. L., & Wu, B. H. Reliability-based design optimization of a river bridge considering uncertainty in scours. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, ASCE. (accepted, SCI)
- Liao, K. W., Kung, W. C., & Chen, J. W. Probabilistic safety evaluation of a river bridge substructure against floods. Structures and Buildings. (accepted, SCI)
- Hoang, N. D., Chen, C. T., & Liao, K. W. Prediction of Chloride Diffusion in Cement Mortar Using Multi-Gene Genetic Programming and Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines. Measurement. (accepted, SCI)
- Liao, K. W., Muto, Y., & Lin, J. Y. Scour depth evaluation of a bridge with a complex pier foundation. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering. (accepted, SCI)
- Liao, K. W., & Hsiung, H. J. Reliability-Based Safety Analysis of a Seawall with Incomplete Information on Tsunamis. Coastal Engineering Journal. (accepted, SCI)
- Liao, K. W., & Cheng, D. R. (2017). Restoration of the distorted color to detect the discoloration status of a steel bridge coating using digital image measurements. Advanced Engineering Informatics, 33, 96-111. (SCI)
- Liao, K. W., Cheng, M. Y., Chiu, Y. F., & Lee, J. H. (2016). Preliminary bridge health evaluation using the pier vibration frequency. Construction and Building Materials, 102, 552-563. (SCI)
- Hoang, N. D., Bui, D. T., & Liao, K. W. (2016). Groutability estimation of grouting processes with cement grouts using Differential Flower Pollination Optimized Support Vector Machine. Applied Soft Computing, 45, 173-186. (SCI)
- Liao, K. W., Muto, Y., Chen, W. L., & Wu, B. H. (2016). A probabilistic bridge safety evaluation against floods. SpringerPlus, 5(1), 1-19. (SCI)
- Liao, K. W., & Lee, Y. T. (2016). Detection of rust defects on steel bridge coatings via digital image recognition. Automation in Construction, 71, 294-306. (SCI)
- Liao, K. W., Chen, C. T., Wu, B. H., Chen, W. L., & Yeh, C. M. (2015). Investigation of chloride diffusion in cement mortar via statistical learning theory. Magazine of Concrete Research, 68(5), 237-249. (SCI)
- Liao, K. W., Lu, H. J., & Wang, C. Y. (2015). A probabilistic evaluation of pier-scour potential in the Gaoping River Basin of Taiwan. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 21(5), 637-653. (SCI)
- Liao, K. W., & Ivan, G. (2014). A single loop reliability-based design optimization using EPM and MPP-based PSO. Latin American Journal of Solids and Structures, 11(5), 826-847. (SCI)
- Fan, J. C., Huang, C. L., Yang, C. H., Liao, K. W., & Liao, W. W. (2013). Effect evaluation of shotcrete vegetation mulching technique applied to steep concrete-face slopes on a highway of Taiwan. Paddy and Water Environment, 11(1-4), 145-159. (SCI)
- Huang, C. L., Fan, J. C., Liao, K. W*., & Lien, T. H. (2013). A methodology to build a groutability formula via a heuristic algorithm. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 17(1), 106-116. (SCI)
- Liao, K. W., Lu, B. C., & Yu, S. P. (2012). A Concurrent Approach for a Reliability-Based Optimization Design Problem. Journal of Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems, and Manufacturing, 6(7), 1015-1030. (SCI)
- Liao, K. W., & Lu, H. J. (2012). A stability investigation of a simulation-and reliability-based optimization. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 46(5), 761-781. (SCI)
- Liao, K. W., & Lu, H. J. (2012). An iterative topology optimization algorithm that considers randomness in design parameters. Journal of Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems, and Manufacturing, 6(7), 1319-1336. (SCI)
- Liao, K. W., & Lu, H. J. (2012). A stable reliability-based optimization via a decomposing approach. Advances in Structural Engineering, 15(11), 1947-1961. (SCI)
- Liao, K. W., Fan, J. C., & Huang, C. L. (2011). An artificial neural network for groutability prediction of permeation grouting with microfine cement grouts. Computers and Geotechnics, 38(8), 978-986. (SCI)
- Liao, K. W., & Ha, C. (2008). Application of reliability-based optimization to earth-moving machine: hydraulic cylinder components design process. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 36(5), 523-536. (SCI)
- Liao K. W., Wen Y. K. and Foutch D. A. (2007). Evaluation of 3-D Steel Moment Frames under Earthquake Excitations. I Modeling. J. Struct. Engrg., Vol. 133 Issue 3, p462-470, ASCE. (SCI)
- Liao K. W., Wen Y. K. and Foutch D. A. (2007). Evaluation of 3-D Steel Moment Frames under Earthquake Excitations. II Reliability and Redundancy. J. Struct. Engrg., Vol. 133 Issue 3, p471-480, ASCE. (SCI)