A Digital Twin and Bayesian Network Integrated Framework for Dynamic Resilience Assessment and Optimization of Urban Transportation Infrastructure

Authors

  • Hongbo Qin Henan Justice Police Vocational College, Zhengzhou, China, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
  • Ahui Niu Henan Justice Police Vocational College, Zhengzhou, China
  • Yifei Li Henan University, Zhengzhou, China
  • Wanyun Xia Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/jgeu0975-1416.1411

Keywords:

Urban transportation, infrastructure, resilience assessment, digital twin, Bayesian Network

Abstract

Urban transportation infrastructure is a critical pillar for sustainable urban development, with its safety and resilience being vital for disaster response and functional recovery. However, traditional assessment methods rely on static data, making it difficult to address the dynamic evolution of disasters and the coupling of multiple factors, leading to lagging assessments and inefficient optimization strategies. This study proposes a dynamic resilience assessment framework that integrates Digital Twin (DT) and Bayesian Network (BN) technologies, establishing a closed-loop system of “monitoring-assessment-optimization” encompassing real-time monitoring, dynamic assessment, and intelligent optimization. By dynamically updating conditional probability tables and employing bidirectional reasoning mechanisms, the assessment error is reduced to less than 5%, achieving a 15%–20% improvement over traditional methods. A three-stage resilience indicator system of “resistance-recovery-adaptation” is established, with the innovative introduction of the “learning capability (L4)” indicator to quantify the system’s adaptive ability. The model’s effectiveness is validated using four heavy rainfall disaster cases in Zhengzhou from 2019 to 2022, and a three-tier resilience enhancement strategy of “short-term emergency response – mid-term network optimization – long-term smart upgrades” is proposed. The results indicate that redundancy design and intelligent scheduling capabilities are key factors in resilience improvement, with optimized system recovery time reduced by 12%. This framework provides a dynamic and intelligent approach for resilience assessment of transportation infrastructure and can be extended to other infrastructure sectors, offering theoretical and technical support for disaster prevention and mitigation in smart cities.

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Author Biographies

Hongbo Qin, Henan Justice Police Vocational College, Zhengzhou, China, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China

Hongbo Qin Ph.D. Candidate, Senior Engineer. National Registered Cost Engineer, main research interests: Transportation Resilience, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Digital Governance and Engineering Cost Management.

Ahui Niu, Henan Justice Police Vocational College, Zhengzhou, China

Ahui Niu Master’s degree, Research, research interests: Transportation Engineering, Statistics.

Yifei Li, Henan University, Zhengzhou, China

Yifei Li Master’s Student, research Interests: Transportation Engineering, Radio and Television.

Wanyun Xia, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China

Wanyun Xia Ph.D. at Zhengzhou University, research interests: Intelligent Transportation Systems.

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2025-10-24

How to Cite

Qin, H., Niu, A., Li, Y., & Xia, W. (2025). A Digital Twin and Bayesian Network Integrated Framework for Dynamic Resilience Assessment and Optimization of Urban Transportation Infrastructure. Journal of Graphic Era University, 14(01), 1–34. https://doi.org/10.13052/jgeu0975-1416.1411

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