MS Title:
Advances in uncertainty quantification and propagation in earthquake engineering 

Description:
Earthquakes are becoming increasingly frequent worldwide, resulting in significant property damage and loss of life. As an illustrative example, the 2023 earthquake in Turkey saw a substantial number of buildings collapse, leading to substantial human casualties and economic losses. It's undeniable that seismic ground motion exhibits a high degree of randomness, and the effects on engineering structures subjected to seismic loads unavoidably also introduce significant uncertainties. Hence, it is crucial to consider uncertainty quantification and propagation in earthquake engineering. Advances in uncertainty quantification and propagation in earthquake engineering can lead to more accurate and comprehensive assessments of seismic risk, enabling engineers to design safer and more resilient structures. These developments continue to evolve as new data, technologies, and research methods become available. In light of the current circumstances, the primary goal of this mini-symposium is to delve into the recent advancements in theories and methodologies concerning uncertainty quantification and propagation within the realm of earthquake engineering. The mini-symposium covers a broad spectrum of topics, and we warmly invite contributions related to the following areas, as well as any other pertinent subjects:
1.Stochastic ground motion simulation
2.Probabilistic seismic hazard assessment
3.Seismic reliability assessment of structures
4.Seismic fragility analysis of structures
5.Seismic resilience evaluation of structures
6.Advanced nonlinear analysis techniques in earthquake engineering 
7.Machine learning and data-driven based approaches in earthquake engineering

Session Chairs:
Jun Xu, Hunan University, Changsha, PR China. E-mail: xujun86@hnu.edu.cn
Katsu Goda, Western University, London, Canada. E-mail: kgoda2@uwo.ca