Publications

Phase 4 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022

Phase 3 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019

Phase 2 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014

Phase 1 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009


2022

Refereed journal papers

  • Bismut, E., Pandey, M.D. and Straub, D. (2022). Reliability-based inspection and maintenance planning of a nuclear feeder. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 224, 108521, pp.1-16.
  • Tallavo, F.J., Pandey, M.D., Cascante, G., and Lara, C.A. (2022). Ultrasonic and acoustic pulse velocity methods for non-destructive detection of early decay in wood poles. Accepted in CJCE 20 October 2021
  • Jyrkama, M.I., Pandey, M.D. and Li, M. (2022). Estimating degradation growth rate and time of component replacement from limited inspection data using mixed-effects modelling. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 388, 111618, pp.1-7.
  • Prabhu. S.R., Pandey, M.D. and Christodoulou, N.C. (2022). An efficient method for probabilistic finite element analysis with application to contact assessment of candu® fuel channels. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 387, 111609, pp.1-15.
  • Hazra, I. and Pandey, M.D. (2022). A simulation-based Bayesian approach to predict the distribution of maximum pit depth in steam generator tubes. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 386, 111563, pp.1-10. Accepted in 3 November 2021.
  • Wang, R., Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2022). Generation of floor and tertiary response spectra of structures under seismic excitations at multiple supports. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 51, 853-874.
  • Wang, R., Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2022). Generation of floor response spectra of structures under seismic excitations at multiple supports. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 389, 111527, 1-14. Accepted in December 2021. Online published on 16 Feb. 2022

Refereed conference proceedings

  • Julian, J.M., Fluegel, N., Pandey, M.D., and Khavari, P. (2022). Reliability Assessment of Fueling Machine Head Encoders. (pp1-14). 41st Annual CNS Conference (Virtual), Canadian Nuclear Society, June 5-8, 2022.
  • Hazra, I., Pandey, M.D., and Rahman, M. (2022). Uncertainty Assessment of Radiation Inventories in a Contaminated Site. (pp1-13). 41st Annual CNS Conference (Virtual), Canadian Nuclear Society, June 5-8, 2022.
  • Pandey, M.D. and Lounis, Z. (2022). Reliability-based design of structures under non-stationary climate conditions. Proc. 11th Int. Conf. Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, July 11-15, 2022. pp.1409-1417. Barcelona, Spain. ”Bridge Safety, Maintenance, Management, Life-Cycle, Resilience and Sustainability”, J.-R. Casas, D.M. Frangopol & J Turmo (eds),  ISBN 978-1-032-35623-5, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, London, U.K.
  • Bhadra, R. and Pandey, M.D. (2022). A Non-Stationary Stochastic Model of Extreme Rain Events in the Changing Climate. (pp.1-12). CSCE Annual Conference, May 25-28, 2022, Whistler, BC.

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2021

Refereed journal papers

  • Pandey, M.D., van der Weide, J.A.M. and Manzana, N. (2021). A reformulation of the stochastic load combination problem. Journal of Structural Safety, 91, 102094, pp.1-13.
  • Zhang, X., Wu, Z., Ma, H. and Pandey, M.D. (2021). An effective Kriging-based approximation for structural reliability analysis with random and interval variables. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 63, 2473–2491.
  • Zhang, X., Pandey, M.D., Yu, R. and Wu, Z. (2021). HALK: A hybrid active-learning Kriging approach and its applications for structural reliability analysis. Engineering with Computers. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-021-01308-8. Published online 19 Feb. 2021.
  • Zhang, X., Pandey, M.D., and Luo, H. (2021). Structural uncertainty analysis with the multiplicative dimensional reduction based polynomial chaos expansion approach. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. Published online on 14 July 2021.
  • Yuan, X.X., Higo, E. and Pandey, M.D. (2021). Estimation of the value of an inspection and maintenance program: A Bayesian gamma process model. Reliability Engineering and System Safety. 216, pp1-14. (107912). Accepted 7 July 2021
  • Liu, B., Pandey, M.D., Wang, X. and Zhao, X. (2021). A finite-horizon condition-based maintenance policy for a two-unit system with dependent degradation processes. European Journal of Operational Research, 295(2), 705-717.
  • Naik, K., Pandey, M.D., Panda, A., Albasir, A. and Taneja, K. (2021). Data driven modeling of nuclear power plant performance data as finite state machines. 2, 43-62, Int. J. Modelling (ISSN 2673-3951). (MDPI Publication, Accepted on 18 Jan. 2021).
  • Zhang, X., Wang, X., Pandey, M.D. and Sørensen, J.D.  (2021). An effective approach for high-dimensional reliability analysis of train-bridge vibration systems via the fractional moment. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 151, 107344, pp.1-27.
  • Hazra, I., and Pandey, M.D. (2021). A likelihood-free approach towards Bayesian modeling of degradation growths using mixed-effects regression. Computers and Structures 244, 106427, pp.1-15.
  • Jiang, W., Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2021). Direct method for generating floor response spectra considering soil-structure interaction. Accepted in J. Earthquake Engineering (13 Nov. 2020). DOI:10.1080/13632469.2020.1852137, pp.1-21.

Refereed conference proceedings

  • Hazra, I. and Pandey, M.D. (Presentation). Approximate Bayesian Computation Method for Modeling Pitting Corrosion in Structural Components. Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference and Probabilistic Mechanics & Reliability Conference (PMC), May 25-28, 2021, Virtual Event hosted by Columbia University, New York City.

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2020

Refereed journal papers

  • Prabhu, S.R., Pandey, M.D., Christodoulou, N.C., and Leitch, B.W. (2020). A surrogate model for the 3D prediction of in-service deformation in CANDU® fuel channels. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 369, 110871, pp.1-17.
  • Song, J.J., Chan, P.K., Bonin, H.W. and Pandey, M.D. (2020). Best-estimate plus uncertainty analysis of CANDU fuel reliability using manufacturing and simulated core data. ASME Journal of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science, 6, 041111, pp.1-10.
  • Li, B.; Lu, Y.; Pandey, M.D; Ma, G.; Liu, Y.; Mei, Z.; and Shen, L. (2020). Evaluation of amplitude-scaled and spectrum-matched motions to estimate ground-motion amplification factors. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 18 (10), p.4659-4679.
  • Hazra, I., Pandey, M.D. and Manzana, N. (2020). Approximate Bayesian computation (ABC) method for estimating parameters of the gamma process using noisy data. Reliability Engineering and System Safety. 198, 106780, pp.1-18.
  • Jarvine, A.K., Murchison, A.G., Keech, P.G. and Pandey, M.D. (2020). A probabilistic model for estimating the life expectancy of used nuclear fuel containers in a Canadian geological repository: Effects of latent defects and repository temperature. J. Nuclear Technology. 206(7), 1036-1058.

Refereed conference proceedings

  • Pandey, M.D. and Wasiluk, B. (2020). Considerations for Development of Probabilistic Assessments for Nuclear Systems and Components. Proceedings of the 2020 International Conference on Nuclear Engineering ICONE2020-16935, August 4-5, 2020, Virtual, Online, pp. 1-10.
  • Hazra, I., and Pandey, M. D. (2020). Probabilistic Modeling of Degradation in Reactor Components using the Bayesian Mixed-Effects Regression Method. The First Virtual Research Colloquium, November 12, 2020, jointly hosted by University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK, and University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.

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2019

Refereed journal papers

  • Manzana, N., Pandey, M.D. and van der Weide, J.A.M. (2019). The probability distribution of maximum load generated by stochastic hazards modelled as shock, pulse and alternating renewal processes. ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering. RUENG-365. 5(1), pp.1-8.
  • Jarvine, A.K., Murchison, A.G., Keech, P.G. and Pandey, M.D. (2019). A probabilistic model for estimating the life expectancy of used nuclear fuel containers in a Canadian geological repository: Baseline model. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 352, 110202:1-12.
  • Zhang, X., Liu, J., Yan, Y. and M.D. Pandey (2019). An effective approach for reliability-based sensitivity analysis with the principle of maximum entropy and fractional moments. Entropy, 21, 649, pp.1-21.
  • Hazra, I., Pandey, M.D., and Jyrkama, M.I. (2019). Estimation of flow-accelerated corrosion rate in nuclear piping system. ASME Journal of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science. 6(1), 011106, 10 pages.
  • Li, B., Pandey, M.D., Dai, K.S., Lu, Y., Zhou, Y.Z., Shi, Y.F. and Ding, Z.B. (2019). Effects of soil parameter variabilities on the estimation of ground-motion amplification factors. Earthquake Spectra, 35(2), 907-928. Accept 16 April 2019.
  • Deng, J., Kanwar, N.S., Pandey, M.D. and Xie, W-C.  (2019). Dynamic buckling mechanism of pillar rock bursts induced by stress waves. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. 11(5), 944-953.
  • Rodríguez-Roblero, M.J., Ayon, J.J., Cascante, G., Pandey, M.D., Alyousef, R. and Topper, T. (2019). Application of correlation analysis techniques to surface wave testing for the evaluation of reinforced concrete structural elements. NDT & E International, 102, 68-76.

Refereed conference proceedings

  • Pandey, M.D. and Manzana, N. (2019). An Investigation of Non-Stationary Nature of Ice Accretion Data. pp.1-6. 18th Int. Workshop on Atmospheric Icing on Structures (IWAIS), June 23-28, Reykjavik, Iceland.
  • Jyrkama, M.I., Pandey, M.D., and Li, M. (2019). Estimating Degradation Growth Rate and Time of Component Replacement From Limited Inspection Data Using Mixed-Effects Modelling. pp 1-10. Structural Mechanics in Reactor technology (SmiRT 25), Aug. 4-9, 2019, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
  • Song, J.J., Chan, P.K. and Pandey, M.D. (2019). Best-Estimate Plus Uncertainty Analysis of CANDU Fuel Reliability Using Manufacturing Data and Simulated Core Data. pp. 1-10. Proceedings of ICONE-27, 27th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering, May 19-24, 2019, Ibaraki, Japan.

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2018

Refereed journal papers

  • Cai, Z., Xie, W.C.  Pandey, M.D. and Ni, S. (2018). Determining seismic fragility of structures and components in nuclear power plants using multiple ground motion parameters – Part I: Methodology. Nuclear Engineering and Design 335, 195–201.
  • Cai, Z., Xie, W.C., Pandey, M.D. and Ni, S. (2018). Determining seismic fragility of structures and components in nuclear power plants using multiple ground motion parameters – Part II: Application. Nuclear Engineering and Design 335, 186–194.
  • Higo, E. and Pandey, M.D. (2018). Determination of sample size to support diagnostic inspection of components.Journal of Quality Engineering and Technology, 7(2), 128-151.
  • Li, B., Cai, Z., Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2018). Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis Considering Site-Specific Soil Effects. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 105, 103-113.
  • Pandey, M.D., Tallavo, F.J., Christodoulou, N.C., Leitch, B.W. and Bickel, G.A. (2018). Understanding the mechanics of creep deformation to develop a surrogate model for contact assessment in CANDU fuel channels. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 330, 141-156.
  • ​Pandey, M.D. and van der Weide, J.A.M. (2018). Probability distribution of the seismic damage cost over the life cycle of structures. Structural Safety, 72, 74-83.
  • Prakash, G., Narasimhan, S. and Pandey, M.D. (2018). A Probabilistic Approach to Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Rolling Element Bearings. Structural Health Monitoring, 1-20, DOI: 10.1177/1475921718758517.

Refereed conference proceedings

  • Pandey, M.D. (2018). Probabilistic Analysis of the Life-Cycle Cost of Seismic Damage. IFIP WG 7.5 Workshop on Reliability and Optimization of Structural Systems, June 26-29, 2018, Zurich. (pp.1-10)
  • Prabhu, S.R., Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2018). “Random Field Modeling of Wall Thinning due to Flow Accelerated Corrosion in Feeder Pipes,” The 8th International Conference on Simulation Methods in Nuclear Science and Engineering, October 9-11, 2018, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Hazra, I., Pandey, M.D., Jyrkama, M.I. (2018). Estimation of the Probability Distribution of Flow-Accelerated Corrosion Rate in Feeder Pipes. In 8th International Conference on Simulation Methods in Nuclear Science and Engineering, October 9-11, 2018, Ottawa, ON, Canada. pp.1-10.
  • Prabhu, S.R., Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2018). Identifying the Random Field Properties of Wall Thinning due to Flow-Accelerated Corrosion. Proceedings of the 41st Annual Student Conference of the Canadian Nuclear Society, June 3-6, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada,pp.1-6.
  • Tallavo, F.J., Pandey, M.D., Jyrkama, M., Christodoulou, N.C., Bickel, G.A., and Leitch, B.W. (2018). A Comparative Evaluation of Finite Element Modeling of Creep Deformation of Fuel Channels in CANDU Nuclear Reactors. ASME Pressure Vessels & Piping Conference (PVP 2018), July 15-20, 2018, Prague, Czech Republic, PVP2018-84982. Pp.1-9
  • Jyrkama, M.I., Pandey, M.D., and Li, M. (2018). Methodology for Identifying Blunt Flaws Using Ultrasonic In-Service Inspection Data. ASME Pressure Vessels & Piping Conference (PVP 2018), July 15-20, 2018, Prague, Czech Republic, PVP2018-85138. Pp.1-6
  • Pandey, M.D. and Jyrkama, M.I. (2018). Calibration of Inspection Strategies in Support of Aging Management Programs: A Probabilistic Approach. 26th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering (ICONE 26), July 22-26, 2018, London, England, ICONE26-81115. Pp.1-6

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2017

Refereed journal papers

  • Balomenos G., Genikomsou A., Polak M.A., and Pandey M.D. (2017). Probabilistic finite element analysis of reinforced concrete slab-column connections using the multiplicative dimensional reduction method. 12th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR 2017), August 6-10, 2017, Vienna, Austria, Paper No. 8067.
  • Balomenos, G.P. and Pandey, M.D. (2017).  Probabilistic finite element investigation of prestressing loss in nuclear containment wall segments. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 311, 50-59.
  • Jiang, W., Liu, W. Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2017). A scaling method for generating floor response spectra. Annals of Nuclear Energy, 110, 613-632.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2017). Quantifying Probe Coverage Error in Feeder Thinning Assessment. The 37th Annual CNS Conference, June 4-7, 2017, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada.
    [Presentation]
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2017). Uncertainty, Sample Size and the 95/95 Tolerance Limit. The 37th Annual CNS Conference, June 4-7, 2017, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada.
    [Presentation]
  • Li, B., Ly, B.L., Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2017). Generating Spectrum-Compatible Time Histories Using Eigen-functions. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, 107(3), 14 pages.
  • Li, B. and Pandey, M.D. (2017). An advanced statistical method to analyze condition monitoring data collected from nuclear plant systems. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 323, 133-141. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nucengdes.2017.08.003]
  • Manzana D., van der Weide, J.A.M. and Pandey, M.D. (2017). Formulation of Reliability Analysis of Deteriorating Structures under a Stochastic Shock Load Process. 12th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR 2017), August 6-10, 2017, Vienna, Austria, Paper No. 7925.
  • ​Manzana D., van der Weide, J.A.M. and Pandey, M.D. (2017). The Distribution of Maximum Loads Generated by Renewal Processes. 12th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR 2017), August 6-10, 2017, Vienna, Austria, Paper No. 7926.
  • Pandey, M.D. (2017). Stochastic Renewal Processes in Structural Reliability Analysis: An Overview of Models and Applications. Keynote Lecture at the 12th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR 2017), August 6-10, 2017, Vienna, Austria.
    [Presentation]
  • Pandey, M.D. (2017). Stochastic Modeling of Hazards and Its Application to the Assessment of Life-Cycle Risk Performance of Engineering Systems. Keynote Speech at the 3rd Workshop & Symposium on Safety and Integrity Management of Operations in Harsh Environments, October 18-20, 2017, St. John’s, NL.
  • Pandey, M.D. (2017). Role of Inspection Strategies in Probabilistic Assessment of Reactor Components. 2nd International Seminar on Probabilistic Methodologies for Nuclear Applications, October 25-26, 2017, Ottawa, Ontario.
  • Pandey, M.D. and van der Weide, J.A.M. (2017). Stochastic renewal process models for estimation of damage cost over the life-cycle of a structure. Structural Safety, 67, 27-38.
  • Prakash, G. Narasimhan, S. and Pandey, M.D. (2017). Condition Based Maintenance of Low Speed Rolling Element Bearings using Hidden Markov Model. Int. J. Prognostics and Health Management, 8(1), 1-16.
  • Van Coile, R., Balomenos, G.P., Pandey, M.D. and Caspeele, R. (2017). An Unbiased Method for Probabilistic Fire Safety Engineering, Requiring a Limited Number of Model Evaluations. Fire Technology, 53(5), 1705-1744.
  • Van Coile, R. and Pandey M.D. (2017). Investments in structural safety: the compatibility between the economic and societal optimum solutions. 12th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR 2017), August 6-10, 2017, Vienna, Austria, Paper No. 7889.

Refereed conference proceedings

  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2017). Quantifying Probe Coverage Error in Feeder Thinning Assessment. The 37th Annual CNS Conference, June 4-7, 2017, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2017). Uncertainty, Sample Size and the 95/95 Tolerance Limit. The 37th Annual CNS Conference, June 4-7, 2017, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada.
  • Pandey, M.D. (2017). Stochastic Renewal Processes in Structural Reliability Analysis: An Overview of Models and Applications. A keynote Lecture Paper. Int. Conf. Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR 12), 6-10 August, 2017, Vienna, Austria.
  • Van Coile, R. and Pandey M.D. (2017). Investments in Structural Safety: The Compatibility between the Economic and Societal Optimum Solutions. Paper No. 7889, Int. Conf. Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR 12), 6-10 August, 2017, Vienna, Austria.
  • Manzana, N., van der Weide, J.A.M. and Pandey, M.D. (2017). The Distribution of Maximum Loads Generated by Renewal Processes. Paper No. 7926. Int. Conf. Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR 12), 6-10 August, 2017, Vienna, Austria.
  • Balomenos, G., Genikomsou, A., Polak, M.A., and Pandey, M.D. (2017). Probabilistic Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Slab-Column Connections using the Multiplicative Dimensional Reduction Method. Paper No 8067. Int. Conf. Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR 12), 6-10 August, 2017, Vienna, Austria.
  • Manzana, N., van der Weide, J.A.M. and Pandey, M.D. (2017). Formulation of Reliability Analysis of Deteriorating Structures under a Stochastic Shock Load Process. Paper No 7925. Int. Conf. Structural Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR 12), 6-10 August, 2017, Vienna, Austria.

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2016

  • Balomenos, G.P. and Pandey, M.D. (2016). Probabilistic Evaluation of Concrete Strains for Assessing Prestressing Loss in Nuclear Containment Segments. 9th International Conference on Fracture Mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structures, FraMCoS-9. V. Saouma, J. Bolander and E. Landis (Eds), pp., May, 30 – June 1, 2016, Berkeley, CA. DOI 10.21012/FC9.014.
  • Balomenos, G.P. and Pandey, M.D. (2016). Finite element reliability and sensitivity analysis of structures using the multiplicative dimensional reduction method. J. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 12(12), 1553-1565.
  • Daigle, O.D. and Pandey, M.D. (2016). Corrosion of coated pipe samples: an overview and statistical analysis of NBS-API data. PVP2016-63981, pp.1-8: ASME-PVP Conference, July 17–21, 2016, Vancouver BC.
  • Higo, E. And Pandey, M.D. (2016). Value of information and hypothesis testing approaches for sample size determination in engineering component inspection: a comparison. PVP2016-63932. ASME-PVP Conference, July 17–21, 2016, Vancouver BC.
  • Jyrkama, M.I, Pandey M.D., Angell P., and Munson, D. (2016). Estimating External Corrosion Rates for Buried Carbon Steel Piping in Different Soil Conditions. CNL Nuclear Review, Published on the web Nov. 25, 2016, 10.12943/CNR.2016.00020.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2016). On the separation of aleatory and epistemic uncertainties in probabilistic assessments. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 303, Pages 68-74.
  • Jyrkama, M.I., Bickel, G.A. and Pandey, M.D. (2016). Statistical analysis and modelling of in-reactor diametral creep ofZr-2.5Nb pressure tubes. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 300, 241-248.
  • Li, B., Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2016). Generate tri-directional spectra-compatible time histories using HHT method. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 308, 73–85.
  • Li, B., Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2016). Newmark Design Spectra Considering Earthquake Magnitudes and Site Categories. Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Vibration, 15(3), 519-535.
  • Munson, D., Pandey, M.D., Jyrkama, M.I., Angell, P. (2016). Historical Rates of Soil Side Corrosion for Use in FFS Evaluations of Buried Metallic Pipe. PVP2016-63923: ASME-PVP Conference, July 17–21, 2016, Vancouver BC.
  • Pandey, M.D. Cheng, T.J. and van der Weide, J.A.M. (2016). Higher Moments and Probability Distribution of Maintenance Cost in the Delay Time Model. Journal of Risk and Reliability Analysis, 230(4), 354-363.
  • Savage, G.J., Zhang, X., Son, Y.K. and Pandey, M.D. (2016). Reliability of mechanisms with periodic random modal frequencies using an extreme value-based approach. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 150, 65-77.
  • Tallavo, F.J., Cascante, G. and Pandey, M.D. (2016). Experimental verification of an orthotropic finite element model for numerical simulations of ultrasonic testing of wood poles. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, pp. 1-9. DOI 10.1007/s00107-016-1065-7, Springer. Online publication on June 1, 2016.
  • Tsembelis K., Eom, S., Jin, J., Pandey, M., Christodoulou, N.C. (2016). A case study on the normality of the Monte-Carlo simulation results. PVP2016-63622: ASME-PVP Conference, July 17–21, 2016, Vancouver BC.
  • Wang, Zhaoliang, Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2016). Computationally Efficient Vector-valued Seismic Risk Analysis of Engineering Structures. J. Structural Engineering, ASCE. 142 (9), 04016053:1-12.
  • Wei Jiang, Wei-chau Xie, Mahesh Pandey, Ming Han, Shunhao Ni (2016). Scaling Method of Generating Floor Response Spectra. Paper No. 60745, ICONE-24, Charlotte, NC, 26-30 June 2016.

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2015

  • Balomenos, G.P. and Pandey, M.D. (2015). Finite Element Reliability Analysis of Structures using the Dimensional Reduction Method. 12th Int. Conf. Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering, ICASP12. Vancouver, Canada, July 12-15, 2015, pp. 1-8.
  • Balomenos, G.P., Genikomsou, A.S., Polak, M.A. and Pandey, M.D. (2015). Efficient method for probabilistic finite element analysis with application to reinforced concrete slabs. Engineering Structures, 103, 85-101.
  • Cai, Z., Ni, S., Xie, W.C., Pandey, M.D., Liu, W. and Han, M. (2015). Seismic fragility analysis for structures, systems, and components of nuclear power plants: part ii —use of multiple ground-mottion parameters. Proc. SmiRT- 23, pp.1-10. Manchester, United Kingdom, August 10-14, 2015.
  • Higo, E. and Pandey, M.D. (2015). A Required Level of Enhancing Life Safety Derived from the Cost for Substituting Nuclear Energy in Japan. Journal of Integrated Disaster Risk Management, 5(2), 153-165.
  • Jiang, W., Li, B., Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2015). Generate floor response spectra: Part 1. Direct spectra-to-spectra method. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 293, 525-546.
  • Jyrkama, M.I and Pandey, M.D. (2015). Quantifying the Contribution of Aleatory and Epistemic Uncertainties in the Estimation of Probability of Failure of Primary Piping. The 35th Annual CNS Conference, May 31 - June 3, 2015, Saint John, NB, Canada.
  • Li, B., Jiang, W., Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2015). Generate floor response spectra: Part 2. Response spectra for equipment-structure resonance. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 293, 547-560.
  • Ni, S., Cai, Z., Xie, W.C., Pandey, M.D., Liu, W. and Han, M. (2015). Seismic fragility analysis for structures, systems, and components of nuclear power plants: part 1 —issues identified in engineering practice. Proc. SmiRT- 23, pp.1-9. Manchester, United Kingdom, August 10-14, 2015.
  • Pandey, M.D. (2015). Technical Basis of a Probabilistic Method for PT-CT Contact Assessment. Report RSP-617-1, pp. 1-58. Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Ottawa, ON.
  • Pandey, M.D. Wang, Z. and Cheng, T.J. (2015). Stochastic Process Models for Life Cycle Cost and Utility Analysis. 12th Int. Conf. Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering, ICASP12. Vancouver, Canada, July 12-15, 2015, pp.1-8.
  • Raimbault, J.R., Walbrudge, S. And Pandey, M.D. (2015). Application of the Multiplicative Dimensional Reduction Method (M-DRM) to a Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics Problem. 12th Int. Conf. Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering, ICASP12. Vancouver, Canada, July 12-15, 2015, pp. 1-8.
  • van der Weide, J.A.M. and Pandey, M.D. (2015). A stochastic alternating renewal process model for unavailability analysis of standby safety equipment. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 139, 97-104.
  • Zhang, X., Zhang, Y. and Pandey, M.D.(2015). Global sensitivity analysis of a CNC machine tool: Application of MDRM. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 81, 159-169.

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2014

  • Angell, P., Pandey, M.D., and Jyrkama, M.I. (2014). Interim Guidelines for Determining the Corrosion Rate for Use in Fitness for Service Evaluations of Buried Pipe, EPRI Report 3002003057, EPRI, Palo Alto, CA.
  • Balomenos, G., Polak, M.A. and Pandey, M.D. (2014). Reliability analysis of a reinforced concrete slab-column connection without shear reinforcement. Structures Congress 2014, Boston, MA, April 3-5, 2014. pp. 835-846. doi: 10.1061/9780784413357.074
  • Balomenos, G.P., Pandey, M.D. and Polak, M.A. (2014). Reliability analysis of reinforced concrete flat slab system with shear reinforcement against punching shear failure. 8th Int. Conf. Analytical Models and New Concepts in Concrete and Masonry Buildings (AMCM2014), June 16-18, 2014, Wroclaw, Poland, pp. 414-424.
  • Balomenos, G.P., Polak, M.A. and Pandey, M.D. (2014). Reliability analysis of a reinforced concrete slab-column connection without shear reinforcement. ASCE-SEI Structures Congress 2014, April 3-5, Boston, MA, USA, pp. 835-846.
  • Cunning, T.A., Chan, P., Pandey, M.D. and Pant, A. (2014). An Examination of CANDU Fuel Performance Margins Derived from a Statistical Assessment of Industrial Manufacturing Data. Nuclear Technology, American Nuclear Society. 187, 270-281.
  • Deng, J. Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2014). Higher-Order Stochastic Averaging to Study Stability of a Fractional Viscoelastic Column. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 333(23), 6121-6139.
  • Deng, J. Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2014). Moment Lyapunov exponents and stochastic stability of coupled viscoelastic systems driven by white noise. Journal of Mechanics of Materials and Structures, 9(1), 27-50.
  • Deng, J. Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2014). Stochastic stability of SDOF linear viscoelastic system under wideband noise excitation. Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, 39, 10-22.
  • Fan, H., Xia, D., Behnamian, Y., Yang, L., Luo, J., Pandey, M.D., Lu, Y., and Klimas, S.  (2014). Memory Effect and Recoverability of Passive Film Degradation of Alloy 800 in Simulated Crevice Chemistry. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 280, 57-61.
  • Genikomsou, A.S., Balomenos, G.P. and Polak M.A. (2014). Finite element analysis of flat slabs retrofitted with shear bolts. Presentation, Research in Progress Session, organized by the Committee 123, ACI Fall 2014 Convention, October 26-30, 2014, Washington, D.C., USA.
  • Higo, E. and Pandey, M.D. (2014). Life Quality Impact of Japanese Energy Policy of Substitution of Nuclear Energy. The 5th Conference of the International Society for Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRIM 2014), October 30-31, 2014, London, Ontario.
  • Jyrkama, M.I and Pandey, M.D. (2014). Reliability Analysis of the Fuel Handling System at a Nuclear Station. 10th International Conference on CANDU Maintenance, May 25-27, 2014, Toronto, Canada.
  • Jyrkama, M.I and Pandey, M.D. (2014). LCM Planning of Darlington Tritium Removal Facility (TRF) Superheaters. 10th International Conference on CANDU Maintenance, May 25-27, 2014, Toronto, Canada.
  • Mirhosseini, S., Polak, M.A. and Pandey, M.D. (2014). Nuclear radiation effect on the behaviour of reinforced concrete elements. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 269 (57-65).
  • Pandey, M.D. and Lind, N.C. (2014). Societal Perspective in Risk Management: Application of Life-Quality Index. Proc. International Conf. Societal Risk Management, 17-18 April 2014, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL. Risk Analysis of Natural Hazards: Interdisciplinary Challenges and Integrated Solutions, Chapter 17, Springer.
  • Pandey, M.D., Nathwani, J.S. and Lind, N.C. (2014). Using the LQI to assess the societal impact on nuclear safety regulations. Society-Wide Life Safety and Health Management: An International Symposium, August 12 – 13, 2014, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark. 
  • Shuo, Y., Pandey, M.D. Yalaoui, S. and Akl, Y. (2014). Common Cause Failure Parameters Quantification Using ICDE Database. 12th Conference on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Managemen- PSAM12. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA 22-27 June 2014, pp. 1-10.
  • Veeramany, A., Weckman, E.J. and Pandey, M.D. (2014). A Semi-Markov Fire Growth Model. Fire Technology, 50(2), 437-454.
  • Wu, J., Cascante, G., Pandey, M.D. (2014). Condition Assessment of Longitudinal Pavement Joints Using Ultrasonic Surface Wave. Canadian J. Civil Eng., 41(12), 1019-1028.
  • Zhang, D.Y., Jia, H.Y., Zheng, S.X., Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2014). A highly efficient and accurate stochastic seismic analysis approach for structures under tridirectional nonstationary multiple excitations. Computers and Structures, 145, 23-35.
  • Zhang, X. and Pandey, M.D. (2014). An effective approximation for variance-based global sensitivity analysis. Reliability Engineering & System Safety. 121 (1), 164-174.

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2013

  • Cunning, T., Chan, P., Pant, A. And Pandey, M.D. (2013). A Statistical Approach to CANDU Fuel Design and Performance. 2nd International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (SMiRT), August 18-23, 2013, San Francisco, CA, Paper ID 404.
  • Deng, J. Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2013). Stochastic Stability of a Fractional Viscoelastic Column under Bounded Noise Excitation. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 23(6), 1629-1643.
  • Jia, H.Y., Zhang, D.Y. Li, Zheng, S.X., Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2013). Local site effects on a high-pier railway bridge under tridirectional spatial excitations : Nonstationary stochastic analysis. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 52, 55-69.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2013). Statistical Modelling of External Corrosion in Buried Piping. Proc. 34th CNS Annual Conference, June 9-12, 2013, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Jyrkama, M.I., Bickel, G.A., and Pandey, M.D. (2013). Statistical Modelling of Pressure Tube Diametral Creep. Proc. 34th CNS Annual Conference, June 9-12, 2013, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Li, B., Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2013). Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis Considering Nonlinear Soil Effects and Variability of Soil Parameters. 22nd International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (SMiRT), August 18-23, 2013, San Francisco, CA, Paper ID 294.
  • Li, X.; Zhang, D.Y, Yan, W, Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2013). Effects of model updating on stochastic seismic response of a concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) arch bridge. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 52, 355-371.
  • Lu, D., Pandey, M.D. and Xie, W.C. (2013). An Efficient Method for the Estimation of Parameters of Stochastic Gamma Process from Noisy Degradation Measurements. Journal of Risk and Reliability. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part O., 227(4) 425–433.
  • Lu, Y.C., Klimas, S.J., Chi, L., Pandey, M.D. and Jyrkama M.I. (2013). Laboratory Tests for Determining the Material Improvement Factors of Alloy 800 SG Tubing Under CANDU SG Crevice Chemistry Conditions. CANDU Owners Group Report, COG-12-4065.
  • Ni, S., Xie, W.C., Pandey, M.D. (2013). Seismic Design Spectra for Nuclear Power Plants Based on Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis. 22nd International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (SMiRT), August 18-23, 2013, San Francisco, CA, Paper ID 515.
  • Ni, S.-H., Xie, W.-C. and Pandey, M.D. (2013). Generation of Spectrum-Compatible Earthquake Ground Motions Considering Intrinsic Spectral Variability Using Hilbert-Huang Transform. J. Structural Safety, 42, 45-53.
  • Ni, S.-H., Xie, W.-C., Pandey, M.D., Liu, W., and Abrishami, H.H. (2013). Generation of Earthquake Ground Motions Preserving Non-Stationary Characteristics for Nuclear Power Plants. Proc. 34th CNS Annual Conference, June 9-12, 2013, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Pandey, M.D. and Lu, D. (2013). Estimation of Parameters of Degradation Growth Rate Distribution from Noisy Measurement Data. Int. J. Structural Safety, 43, 60-69.
  • Shuo, Y., Yuan, X.X. and Pandey, M.D. (2013). A new empirical bayes approach to estimating common cause failure rates. Proc. 11th Int. Conf. on Structural Safety & Reliability, June 16-20, 2013, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
  • Tallavo, F.J., Cascante, G., Sadhu, A. and Pandey, M.D. (2013). New analysis methodology for dynamic soil characterization using the free-decay response in resonant column testing. ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 140(1), 121-132.
  • Van der Weide, J.A.M. and Pandey, M.D. (2013). A general stochastic approach to unavailability analysis of standby systems. Int. Conf. Mathemtics and Computational Methods Applied to Nuclear Science and Engineering, May 5-9, 2013, Sun Valley, ID.
  • Van der Weide, J.A.M. and Pandey, M.D. (2013). A stochastic process model for life-cycle cost analysis of nuclear power plant systems. The Annual European Safety and Reliability (ESREL) Conference, Sept. 29- Oct. 2, 2013, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Wang, Z.-L., Pandey, M.D., and Xie, W.-C. (2013). A Bayesian Formulation of Seismic Fragility Analysis of Safety Related Equipment. Proc. 34th CNS Annual Conference, June 9-12, 2013, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Zhang, D.Y, Liu, W, Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2013). Modeling of spatially correlated, site-reflected, and nonstationary ground motions compatible with response spectrum. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 55 (2013) 21–32.
  • Zhang, D.Y. Li, X, Yan, W.M., Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2013). Stochastic Seismic Analysis of a Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular (CFST) Arch Bridge under Tri-directional Multiple Excitations. Engineering Structures, 52, 355-371.
  • Zhang, D.Y., Xie, W.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2013). A Mesh free-Galerkin Method in Modelling and Synthesizing Spatially Varying Soil Properties. Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics. 31, 52-64.
  • Zhang, X. and Pandey, M.D. (2013). An Efficient Method for System Reliability Analysis of Planar Mechanisms. Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C. 227(2), 373-386.
  • Zhang, X. and Pandey, M.D. (2013). Structural Reliability Analysis based on the Concepts of Entropy, Fractional Moments and Dimensional Reduction Method. J. Structural Safety. 43, 28-40.
  • Zhang, X. and Pandey, M.D. and Y. Zhang (2014). Computationally Efficient reliability analysis of mechanisms based on a multiplicative dimensional reduction method. ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 136(6): 061006, 11 pages.

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2012

  • Cheng, T.-J. and Pandey, M.D. (2012). An Accurate Analysis of Maintenance Cost of Structures Experiencing Stochastic Degradation. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 8(4), 329-339.
  • Cheng, T.-J., Pandey, M.D. and van der Weide, J.A.M. (2012). A Comparison of Asymptotic and Finite Time Solutions for the Discounted Maintenance Cost of Repairable Systems. Proc. 11th International Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management (PSAM) Conference & The Annual European Safety and Reliability (ESREL) Conference, June 25-29, 2012, Helsinki, Finland.
  • Cheng, T.-J., Pandey, M.D. and van der Weide, J.A.M. (2012). The Probability Distribution of Maintenance Cost of Systems Affected by the Gamma Process of Degradation: Finite Time Solution. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 108, 65-76.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2012). Methodology for Predicting Flow-Accelerated Corrosion Wear using Unreferenced Multiple Inspection Data. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 250, 317-325.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2012). Key Risk Measures for the Risk-Informed Prioritization of Engineering Projects. Proc. 11th International Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management (PSAM) Conference & The Annual European Safety and Reliability (ESREL) Conference, June 25-29, 2012, Helsinki, Finland.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2012). Reliability Analysis of a Fish Diversion Structure at the Cooling Water Intake of a Power Generating Station. Proc. 11th International Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management (PSAM) Conference & The Annual European Safety and Reliability (ESREL) Conference, June 25-29, 2012, Helsinki, Finland.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2012). Using Data Visualization Tools to Support Degradation Assessment in Nuclear Piping. Proc. 7th CNS Steam Generators to Controls Conference, November 11-14, 2012, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2012). Development of Data Visualization Tools to Support Degradation Assessment in Nuclear Piping. Poster Presentation at the 7th CNS Steam Generators to Controls Conference, November 11-14, 2012, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Lu, D., Pandey, M.D. and Jyrkama, M.I. (2012). Probabilistic Estimation of Flow-Accelerated Corrosion Rate at the Welded Joints of the Nuclear Piping System. Proc. ASME 2012 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference, July 16–18, 2012, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Ni, S.-H., Zhang, D.-Y., Xie, W.-C. and Pandey, M.D. (2012). Vector-Valued Uniform Hazard Spectra. Earthquake Spectra, 28(4), pp. 1549-1568.
  • Pandey, M.D. (2012). Probabilistic Prediction of Life Expectancy of Steam Generator Tubing. Invited Lecture at the Third meeting of Quantitative Micro-Nano (QMN-3) Project, June 10-15, 2012, Idaho Falls, ID.
  • Pandey, M.D. and Xin, L. (2012). An Improved Statistical Model for Predicting the Deuterium Ingress in Zirconium Alloy Pressure Tubes. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 250, 184-191.
  • Pandey, M.D. and Zhang, X. (2012). System Reliability Analysis of the Robotic Manipulator with Random Joint Clearances. Int. J. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 58, 137-152.
  • Pandey, M.D., Lu, D. and Riznic, J. (2012). A Probabilistic Assessment of Flow-Accelerated Corrosion Rate in Pipe Bends with Unknown Initial Thickness. Proc. ASME 2012 Power Conference, July 30 - August 3, 2012, Anaheim, CA.
  • Tallavo, F., Pandey, M.D. and Cascante G. (2012). Experimental and Numerical Methods for Detection of Voids in Wood Poles Using Ultrasonic Testing. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 25(6).
  • Zhang, D.-Y., Xie, W.-C. and Pandey, M.D. (2012). Synthesis of Spatially Correlated Ground Motions at Varying Sites Based on Vector-Valued Seismic Hazard Deaggregation. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 41, 1-13.

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2011

  • Deng, J., Pandey, M.D. and Xie, W.-C. (2011). Maximum Entropy Principle and Partial Probability-Weighted Moments. Proc. 31st International Workshop on Bayesian Inference and Maximum Entropy Methods in Science and Engineering, July 10-15, 2011, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Generation Risk Assessment of Main Output Transformers. Proc. 32nd Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference, June 5-8, 2011, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Risk-informed Prediction of Feeder End of Life. Proc. 32nd Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference, June 5-8, 2011, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Risk-Informed Ranking of Engineering Projects. Proc. 9th International Conference on CANDU Maintenance, December 4-6, 2011, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Quantifying Uncertainty in Flow Accelerated Corrosion (FAC) Predictions. Proc. 9th International Conference on CANDU Maintenance, December 4-6, 2011, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Quantifying Uncertainty in Outlet Feeder Flow Accelerated Corrosion (FAC) Predictions. Poster Presentation at the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE) R&D Workshop, December 12-13, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Jyrkama, M.I., Pandey, M.D. and Hess, S.M. (2011). An Improved Generation Risk Assessment (GRA) Model Considering Degradation of Components in a Nuclear Plant. Proc. ANS PSA 2011 International Topical Meeting on Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Analysis, March 13-17, 2011, Wilmington, NC.
  • Lind, N.C., Pandey, M.D. and Nathwani, J. (2011). Global flood risk assessment of major port cities. Proc. 11th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering (ICASP11), August 1-4, 2011, Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Lu, D. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Estimation of Flow-Accelerated Corrosion (FAC) Rate from Noisy Wall Thickness Measurement Data. Proc. 21st International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology, November 6-11, 2011, New Delhi, India.
  • Lu, D., Pandey, M.D. and Riznic, J. (2011). Estimation of the Degradation Rate from Noisy Data. Proc. 19th Int. Conf. Nuclear Engineering (ASME-ICONE19), May 16-19, 2011, Chiba, Japan.
  • Lu, D., Pandey, M.D. and Xie, W.C. (2011). Probabilistic assessment of SG tubing integrity: Considering parametric uncertainties. Proc. 32nd Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference, June 5-8, 2011, Niagara Falls, ON, Canada.
  • Mirhosseini, S., Polak, M.A. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). The Effect of Nuclear Radiation on Strength and Ductility of Reinforced Concrete Elements. Proc. 21st International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology, November 6-11, 2011, New Delhi, India.
  • Ni, S.-H., Xie, W.-C. and Pandey, M.D (2011). Tri-Directional Spectrum-Compatible Earthquake Time-Histories for Nuclear Energy Facilities. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 241, 2732-2743.
  • Ni, S.-H., Xie, W.-C. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Application of Hilbert-Huang Transform in Generating Spectrum-compatible Earthquake Time-histories. ISRN Signal Processing, Article ID 563678, doi:10.5402/2011/563678.
  • Ni, S.-H., Zhang, D.-Y., Xie, W.-C. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Multivariate Distribution Models for Design Spectral Accelerations Based on Uniform Hazard Spectra. Proc. 2011 Pan-Am CGS Geotechnical Conference, October 2-6, 2011, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Pandey, M.D. and Wang, M. (2011). A Bayesian approach to the assessment of fracture toughness of reactor components. Proc. 11th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering (ICASP11), August 1-4, 2011, Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Pandey, M.D., Cheng, T.-J. and van der Weide, J.A.M. (2011). Finite Time Maintenance Cost Analysis of Engineering Systems Affected by Stochastic Degradation. Journal of Risk and Reliability, 225(2), 241-250.
  • Pandey, M.D. and Xin, L. (2011). The Prediction of Deuterium Ingress in Zirconium Alloy Pressure Tubes. Proc. 21st International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology, November 6-11, 2011, New Delhi, India.
  • Pandey, M.D. and Xin, L. (2011). Using Mixed-Effects Regression Models to Analyze the Deformation in Nuclear Reactor Components. Presentation at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Statistical Society of Canada, June 12-15, 2011, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS.
  • Pandey, M.D., Lu, D. and Komljenovic, D. (2011). The Impact of Probabilistic Modeling in Life Cycle Management of Nuclear Piping Systems. ASME J. of Engineering for Gas, Turbine and Power, 133(1) 12901:1-7.
  • Sadhu, A., Hazra, B., Narasimhan, S. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Decentralized Modal Identification using Sparse Blind Source Separation. Smart Materials and Structures, 20(12), 125009, pp. 1-15.
  • Shahi, A., West, J.S. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Strengthening of Gulfport 230kV Wooden Transmission Structures with Glass Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Wrap. ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, 15(3), 364-373.
  • Tallavo, F.J., Cascante, G., and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Estimation of the Probability Distribution of Wave Velocity in Wood Poles. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, ASCE, 23(9), pp. 1-10.
  • Tallavo, F.J., Cascante, G., Pandey, M.D. and Narasimhan, S, (2011). New Methodology for Dynamic Soil Characterization Using the Free Decay in Resonant Column Testing. Proc. 14th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering and 64th Canadian Geotechnical Conference (Pan-Am-CGS 2011 conference), October 2-6, 2011, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • van der Weide, J.A.M. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Stochastic Analysis of Shock Process and Modelling of Condition-Based Maintenance. Reliability Engineering and Systems Safety, 96(6), 619-626.
  • Veeramany, A. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Reliability Analysis of Digital Feedwater Regulating Valve Controller System using a Semi-Markov Process Model. Int. J. Nuclear Energy Science and Technology, 6(4), 298-309.
  • Veeramany, A. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Reliability Analysis of Nuclear Component Cooling Water System Using Semi-Markov Process Model. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 241, 1799-1806.
  • Veeramany, A. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Reliability Analysis of Nuclear Piping System using Semi-Markov Process Model. Annals of Nuclear Engineering, 38, 1133-1139.
  • Veeramany, A. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Reliability Analysis of Digital Instrumentation and Control Systems. Proc. 32nd Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference, June 5-8, 2011, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
  • Zhang, D.-Y., Ni, S.-H., Xie, W.-C. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Marginal and Joint Distribution for Spectral Accelerations on Uniform Hazard Spectra. Proc. 32nd Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference, June 5-6, 2011, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
  • Zhang, X. and Pandey, M.D. (2011). Risk-Based Partial Factors for the Assessment of Nuclear Piping Vulnerable to Corrosion. Proc. 19th Int. Conf. Nuclear Engineering (ASME-ICONE19), May 16-19, 2011, Chiba, Japan.

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2010

  • Bickel, G.A., Buyers, A., Xin, L. and Pandey, M.D. (2010). Modelling Irradiation Damage and its Effects on Delayed Hydride Cracking Growth Rate. CANDU Owners Group Report, COG-10-1017, pp.35.
  • Cheng, T.-J. and Pandey M.D. (2010). An Accurate Probabilistic Model for Estimating the Life Cycle Cost of Degrading Components in Nuclear Power Plants. Proc. 18th Int. Conf. Nuclear Engineering, ASME-ICONE18, May 17-21, 2010, Xian, China.
  • Cheng, T.-J. and Pandey, M.D. (2010). Time-Dependent Reliability Analysis of Systems with Repairable or Non-Repairable Components. Proc. 5th Int. Conf. Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, July 11-15, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
  • Hazra, B., Roffel, A.J., Narasimhan, S. and Pandey, M.D. (2010). Modified Cross-Correlation Method for the Blind Identification of Structures. ASCE Journal of Engineering Mechanics, 136(7), 889-897.
  • Jyrkama, M.I., M.D. Pandey and G.A. Bickel (2010). Analysis of Uncertainties in CDEPTH Pressure Tube to Calandria Tube Gap Predictions Using In-Service AFCIS Measurements for Three CANDU 6 Reactors. CANDU Owners Group Report OP-06-1058.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2010). Impact of Flow Accelerated Corrosion (FAC) on Feeder Refurbishment Planning. Proc. 31st Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference, May 24-27, 2010, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Jyrkama, M.I., Pandey, M.D. and Hess, S.M. (2010). Integration of Degradation Models into Generation Risk Assessment (GRA): Challenges and Modelling Approaches. ASME J. of Engineering for Gas, Turbine and Power, 132(10), 102916:1-8.
  • Jyrkama, M.I., Pandey, M.D. and Hess, S.M. (2010). Generation Risk Assessment of Turbine/Main Generator. Poster Presentation at the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE) R&D Workshop, November 1-2, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
  • Lu, D., Pandey, M.D. and Riznic, J. (2010). The Effect of Inspection Uncertainties in Predicting the Rate of Degradation in SG Tubing. Poster Presentation at the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering (UNENE) R&D Workshop, November 1-2, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
  • Mishra, A., Pandey, M.D. and Chauhan, A. (2010). Regulation of Nuclear Power Plants: A Multi Objective Approach. Annals of Nuclear Energy, 36(10), 1560-1573.
  • Mishra, A., Pandey, M.D. and Knochenhauer, M. (2010). Probabilistic Safety Criteria and Core Degradation Mechanism. Int. J. Performability Engineering, 6(1), 3-18.
  • Ni, S.-H., Xie, W.-C. and Pandey, M.D. (2010). Generation of Modified Earthquake Time-Histories Using Hilbert-Huang Transform. Proc. 5th Int. Conf. Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, July 11-15, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
  • Pandey, M.D. and Cheng, T.-J. (2010). Stochastic Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Structures in a Finite Time Planning Horizon. Proc. IFIP Conference on Reliability Based Optimization, April 7–11, 2010, Munich, Germany.
  • Pandey M.D., Lu, D. and Riznic, J. (2010). Consideration of Inspection Uncertainties in the Probabilistic Assessment of Steam Generator Tubing Integrity. Proc. 31st Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference, May 24-27, 2010, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Pandey, M.D., Wang, M. and Bickel, G.A. (2010). A Probabilistic Approach to Update Lower Bound Threshold Stress Intensity Factor (KIH) for Delayed Hydride Cracking. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 240(10), 2682-2690.
  • Pandey, M.D., Ho, V.K., McCarthy, F. and Woodward, S.B. (2010). Experimental Evaluation of Remaining Strength of Crossarms used in Gulfport Transmission Line Wood Structures. Canadian J. Civil Engineering, 37, 638-647.
  • Pandey, M.D. and Jyrkama, M.I. (2010). Integration of Degradation Predictions into Generation Risk Assessment: Methodology and Pilot Application at Darlington Nuclear Station. EPRI Report 1021084, EPRI, Palo Alto, CA.
  • Sahoo, A.K. and Pandey, M.D. (2010). A Risk-Informed Approach to Assessment of DHC Initiation in Pressure Tubes of CANDU Reactors. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 240, 630-638.
  • Tallavo, F., Cascante, G. and Pandey, M.D. (2010). Characterization of Ultrasonic Transducers for Evaluation of Stiff Geomaterials. Journal of Géotechnique, 60, 1-10.
  • van der Weide, J.A.M., Pandey, M.D. and van Noortwijk, J.M. (2010). Discounted Cost Model for Condition-Based Maintenance Optimization. Reliability Engineering and Systems Safety, 95(3), 236-246.
  • Veeramany, A. and Pandey, M.D. (2010). Multi-State System Availability Analysis of Repairable Systems using Semi-Markov Process Model. Proc. 31st Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference, May 24-27, 2010, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Wang, M., Pandey, M.D. and Riznic, J. (2010). Bayesian Analysis of Piping Leak Frequency Using OECD/NEA Data. ASME J of Engineering for Gas, Turbine and Power, 132(7), 072902: 1-7.

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2009

  • Deng, J. and Pandey, M.D. (2009). Estimation of Minimum Cross-Entropy Quantile Function Using Fractional Probability Weighted Moments. Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics, 24, 43-50.
  • Deng, J., Pandey M.D. and Gu, D. (2009). Extreme Quantile Estimation from Censored Sample using Partial Cross-Entropy and Fractional Partial Probability Weighted Moments. Structural Safety, 31, 43-54.
  • Jyrkama, M., Pandey, M.D., and Hess, S.M. (2009). Integration of Degradation Models into Generation Risk Assessment (GRA): Challenges and Modeling Approaches. Proc. ASME Int. Conf. Nuclear Engineering (ICONE 17), July 12-16, 2009, Brussels, Belgium.
  • Jyrkama, M., Pandey, M.D., and Lehockey, E.M. (2009). Using Spatial Statistical Analysis of Taylor Factors to Characterize Material Susceptibility to Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking. Proc. SMiRT Conference, August 9-12, 2009, Helsinki, Finland.
  • Lu, Y., Tapping, R.L. and Pandey, M.D. (2009). Degradation of Alloy 800 Steam Generator Tubing and its Long Term Behavior Prediction for Plant Life Management. Proc. 6th CNS Int. Steam Generator Conference, November 8-11, 2009, Toronto, Canada.
  • Nathwani, J.S., Lind, N.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2009). The Engineering of Decisions for Life Quality: How Safe is Safe Enough? Springer Verlag Publishing Company, London, U.K.
  • Pandey, M.D. (2009). The Development of a Training Course on Risk and Reliability Analysis for Nuclear Engineers. Presentation at the ANS Int. Conference on Nuclear Training and Education, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Pandey, M.D. and Sahoo, A.K. (2009). A Risk-Informed Approach to Leak Before Break Assessment of Pressure Tubes in CANDU Reactors. ASME J. Pressure Vessels and Technology, 132(2), 021403.
  • Pandey, M.D. and Wang, M. (2009). A Probabilistic Approach to Update the Lower Bound Fracture Toughness using Surveillance Pressure Tube Data. Proc. 30th CNS Annual Conference, Calgary, AB, Canada.
  • Pandey, M.D., Datla, S.V., Tapping, R.L. and Lu, Y. (2009). The Estimation of Lifetime Distribution of Alloy 800 Steam Generator Tubing. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 239(10), 1862-1869.
  • Pandey, M.D., Jyrkama, M., and Lehockey, E. (2009). The Impact of Flow Accelerated Corrosion (FAC) On Feeder Life Cycle Management. Proc. ASME Int. Conf. Nuclear Engineering (ICONE 17), July 12-16, 2009, Brussels, Belgium.
  • Pandey, M.D., Lu, D. and Komljenovic, D. (2009). The Impact of Probabilistic Modelling on Predicting the Remaining Life of Pipes in Nuclear Plants. Proc. ASME Int. Conf. Nuclear Engineering (ICONE 17), July 12-16, 2009, Brussels, Belgium.
  • Pandey, M.D., Yuan, X.-X. and van Noortwijk, J.M. (2009). The Influence of Temporal Uncertainty of Deterioration in Life Cycle Management of Structures. Structure & Infrastructure Engineering, 5(2), 145-156.
  • Shirali, S., Hazra, B., Narasimhan, S. and Pandey, M.D. (2009). Independent Component Regression for Predicting the Responses of Bi-axial Base-isolated Buildings. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics, 39(5), 583-590.
  • van der Weide, J.A.M. and Pandey, M.D. (2009). Condition-based Maintenance of Engineering Systems with Periodic Inspection. Proc. Annual European Safety and Reliability Association (ESREL) Conference, September 7-10, 2009, Prague, Czech Republic.
  • Wang, M., Pandey, M.D. and Riznic, J. (2009). Bayesian Analysis of Piping Failure Frequency using OECD/NEA Data. Proc. ASME Int. Conf. Nuclear Engineering (ICONE 17), July 12-16, 2009, Brussels, Belgium.
  • Williams, B., Veeramany, A. and Pandey, M.D. (2009). Relationship between Burst Specimens, Compact Tension Specimens, Material Chemistry, and Operating Conditions for Zr-2.5Nb Pressure Tube Material. Proc. Int. Conf. Fracture Mechanics, pp.1-10.
  • Yuan, X.-X. and Pandey, M.D. (2009). A Nonlinear Mixed-Effects Model for Degradation Data Obtained from In-Service Inspections. Reliability Engineering and Systems Safety, 94(2), 509-519.
  • Yuan, X.-X., Pandey, M.D. and Riznic, J. (2009). A Stochastic Model for Piping Failure Frequency Analysis Using OPDE Data. ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 131(9), 052901.
  • Yuan, X.-X., Mao, D. and Pandey, M.D. (2009). A Bayesian approach to modeling and predicting pitting flaws in steam generator tubes. Reliability Engineering and Systems Safety, 94(11), 1838-1847.
  • Yuan, X.-X., Mao, D. and Pandey, M.D. (2009). Stochastic Modeling of Inspection Uncertainties and Applications to Pitting Flaws in Steam Generator Tubes. Proc. 30th CNS Annual Conference, Calgary, AB, Canada.

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2008

  • Datla, S.V., Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2008). Probabilistic Modelling of Steam Generator Tube Pitting Corrosion. Int. J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 238(7), 1771-1778.
  • Hazra, B., Narasimhan, S. and Pandey, M.D. (2008). Stable Adaptive Control of Seismically Excited Nonlinear Structures. Structures Congress 2008 - 18th A&C Conference, April, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Narasimhan, S., Wang, M. and Pandey, M.D. (2008). Principal Component Analysis for Predicting the Response of Nonlinear Base-isolated Buildings. Earthquake Spectra, 25(1), 93-115.
  • Pandey, M.D. and Radford, D.D. (2008). A Statistical Approach to the Prediction of Pressure Tube Fracture Toughness. Int. J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 238(12), 3218-3226.
  • Pandey, M.D., Cheng, T. and Xie, W.-C. (2008). Stochastic Renewal Process Model for Infrastructure Asset Management. Proc. Int. Conf. Engineering Mechanics, ASCE, May 18-21, 2008, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
  • Pandey, M.D., Datla, S.V. and Komljenovic, D. (2008). The Effect of Inspection Uncertainties in Predicting the Probability of Leak of Steam Generator Tubing Due To Pitting. Proc. 16th Int. Conf. Nuclear Engineering, ASME. Paper No.48729, May 11-15, 2008, Orlando, FL.
  • Pandey, M.D., Datla, S.V., Tapping, R.L. and Lu, Y. (2008). A Probabilistic Approach to the Estimation of Lifetime Distribution of Alloy 800 SG Tubing. Proc. 29th Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference, June 1-4, 2008, Toronto, Canada.
  • Sahoo, A.K., Pandey, M.D. and Dubey, R.N. (2008). An Analytical Model of the Threshold Stress Intensity Factor (Kih) for DHC. Proc. 3rd Canadian Conference on Nonlinear Solid Mechanics (CanCNSM), June 25-28, 2008, Toronto, Canada, pp. 273-282.
  • van der Weide, J.A.M., Pandey, M.D. and van Noortwijk, J.M. (2008). A Stochastic Process Model for Computing the Cost of a Condition-Based Maintenance. Proc. Annual European Safety and Reliability Association (ESREL) Conference, September 22-25, 2008, Valencia, Spain.
  • Yuan, X.-X., Pandey, M.D. and Bickel, G.A. (2008). A Probabilistic Model of Wall Thinning in CANDU Feeders due to Flow-Accelerated Corrosion. Int. J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 238(1), 16-24.
  • Yuan, X.-X., Pandey, M.D. and Riznic, J. (2008). A Point Process Model for Piping Failure Frequency Analysis using OPDE data. Proc. 16th Int. Conf. Nuclear Engineering, ASME. Paper No.48078, May 11-15, 2008, Orlando, FL.

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2007

  • An, Y. and Pandey, M.D. (2007). The r-Largest Order Statistics Model for Extreme Wind Speed Estimation. J. Wind Engineering & Industrial Aerodynamics, 95(3), 165-182.
  • Pandey, M.D. and An, Y. (2007). The Analysis of Design Wind Speed Estimates Specified in the National Building Code of Canada. Canadian J. of Civil Engineering, 34, 513-524.
  • Pandey, M.D. and Nathwani, J.S. (2007). Foundational Principles of Welfare Economics Underlying the Life Quality Index for Efficient Risk Management. Int. J. Risk Assessment and Management, 7(6-7), 862-883.
  • Pandey, M.D., Radford, D.D. and Deng., J. (2008). Prediction of Pressure Tube Fracture Toughness Using a Multivariate Regression Model. Proc. 28th Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference, Saint John, NB, Canada.
  • Radford, D.D. and Pandey, M.D. (2007). Variability of Zr-2.5Nb Pressure Tube Burst Test Fracture Toughness. CANDU Owners Group Report, COG-06-1086.
  • van der Weide, J.A.M., Pandey, M.D. and van Noortwijk, J.M. (2007). A Conceptual Interpretation of the Renewal Theorem with Applications. Proc. Annual European Safety and Reliability Association (ESREL) Conference, June 25-27, 2007, Stavanger, Norway.
  • van Noortwijk, J.M., van der Weide, J.A.M., Kallen, M.J. and Pandey, M.D. (2007). Gamma Processes and Peaks-Over-Threshold Distributions for Time-Dependent Reliability. Reliability Engineering and Systems Safety, 92(12), 1651-1658.
  • Williams, B.W., Radford, D.D. and Pandey, M.D. (2007). Predictive Model for Pressure Tube Fracture Toughness. CANDU Owners Group Report, COG-07-1062.
  • Yuan, X.-X. and Pandey, M.D. (2007). Modeling of Uncertainties Associated with Structural Deterioration. Proc. 10th Int. Conf. Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering, Kanda, Takada & Furuta (eds), Taylor & Francis Group, July 31-August 3, 2007, Tokyo, Japan.

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2006

  • Datla, S.V. and Pandey, M.D. (2006). Estimation of Life Expectancy of Wood Poles in Electrical Distribution Networks. J. Structural Safety, 28(3), 304-319.
  • Datla, S.V., Jyrkama, M.I., Pandey, M.D. and Maruska, C.C. (2006). Probabilistic Analysis and Interpretation of Steam Generator Tube Pitting Data. Award winning poster presentation at the 5th Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) International Steam Generator Conference. November 26-29, 2006, Toronto, Canada.
  • Gupta, S., van Gelder, P. and Pandey, M.D. (2006). Time-Variant Reliability Analysis for Series Systems with Log-Normal Vector Response. Proc. Int. Conf. Advances in Engineering Structures, Mechanics and Construction, May 14-17, 2006, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, pp. 747-759.
  • Jyrkama, M., Pandey, M.D., Maruska, C. and Bruce, G. (2006). Probabilistic Modelling of Pitting Corrosion in Steam Generators. Proc. 5th CNS International Steam Generator Conference, November 26-29, 2006, Toronto, Canada.
  • Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2006). The impact of Aging on Life-Cycle Cost: Techniques for Analysis and Optimization. Proc. 27th Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference, June 11-14, 2006, Toronto, Canada.
  • Nathwani, J.S., Lind, N.C. and Pandey, M.D. (2006). The LQI Standard of Practice: Optimizing Engineered Safety with the Life Quality Index. J. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 4(5) 327-334.
  • Pandey, M.D. 2006. Risk-Based Life Cycle Management of Engineering Systems in the Canadian Nuclear Industry. Poster Presentation at the IV International Youth Nuclear Congress, June 18-23, 2006, Stockholm, Sweden and Olkiluoto, Finland.
  • Pandey, M.D. and Jyrkama, M.I. (2006). Risk-Based Life Cycle Management of Systems, Structures and Components in Nuclear Power Plants. Proceedings of the IV International Youth Nuclear Congress, June 18-23, 2006, Stockholm, Sweden and Olkiluoto, Finland.
  • Pandey, M.D. and Yuan, X.-X. (2006). A Comparison of Probabilistic Models of Deterioration for Life Cycle Management. Proc. Int. Conf. Advances in Engineering Structures, Mechanics and Construction, May 14-17, 2006, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, pp. 735-746.
  • Pandey, M.D., Nathwani, J.S. and Lind, N.C. (2006). The Derivation and Calibration of the Life Quality Index (LQI) from Economic Principles. J. Structural Safety, 28(4), 341-360.
  • Yuan, X.-X. and Pandey, M.D. (2006). Analysis of Approximations for Multinormal Integration in System Reliability Computation. J. Structural Safety, 28(4), 361-377.
  • Yuan, X.-X., Pandey, M.D. and Bickel, G.A. (2006). A Probabilistic Degradation Model for the Estimation of the Remaining Life Distribution of Feeders. Proc. 27th Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference, June 11-14, 2006, Toronto, Canada.

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2005

  • An, Y. and Pandey, M.D. (2005). A comparison of methods of extreme wind speed estimation. J. Wind Engineering & Industrial Aerodynamics, 93, 535-545.
  • Bickel, G.A., Douglas, S.R., Horn, D., Leeman, D.V. and Pandey, M.D. (2005). Feasibility of a Probabilistic Assessment Capability for Feeder Cracking. CANDU Owners Group Report, COG-JP-4107.
  • Nathwani, J.S., Pandey, M.D. and Lind, N.C. (2005). A standard for determination of optimal safety in engineering practice. Proc. IFIP Conference, May 23-25, 2005, Aalborg, Denmark.
  • Pandey, M.D. and Jyrkama, M.I. (2005). Overview of CANDU Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) and the Canadian Nuclear Industry. Poster Presentation at the official Chair launch event, April 25, 2005, University of Waterloo.
  • Pandey, M.D., Yuan, X.-X. and van Noortwijk, J.M. (2005). Gamma process model for reliability analysis and replacement of aging structural components. Proc. ICOSSAR, paper 311, June 22-25, 2005, Rome, Italy.
  • Pandey, M.D. (2005). Risk-Based Life Cycle Management of Engineering Systems in the Canadian Nuclear Industry. Poster Presentation at the official Chair launch event, April 25, 2005, University of Waterloo.
  • Sahoo, A.K. and Pandey, M.D. (2005). Risk-Based Component Importance Measures for Life Cycle Management of Infrastructure Systems. Proc. Int. Conf. Reliability and Safety Engineering, December 21-23, 2005, Reliability Engineering Centre, IIIT Kharagpur, India, pp. 635-644.