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Reliability Problems: General Principles and Applications in Mechanics of Solids and Structures

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  • © 1991

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Editors:
  1. F. Casciati

    1. University of Pavia, Italy

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  2. J. B. Roberts

    1. University of Sussex, UK

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Part of the book series: CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences (CISM, volume 317)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-v
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  2. Random Vibration and First Passage Failure

    • J. R. Roberts
    Pages 1-49

  3. Safety Index, Stochastic Finite Elements and Expert Systems

    • F. Casciati
    Pages 51-87

  4. Methods for Structural Reliability Computations

    • P. Bjerager
    Pages 89-135

  5. Engineering, Operational, Economic, and Legal Aspects of the Reliability Assurance

    • M. Tichy
    Pages 137-159

  6. Application of Nonlinear Stochastic Dynamics and Damage Accumulation in Seismic Engineering

    • Y. K. Wen
    Pages 161-204

  7. Statics and Reliability of Masonry Structures

    • A. Baratta
    Pages 205-235

  8. Essay on Reliability Index, Probabilistic Interpretation of Safety Factor, and Convex Models of Uncertainty

    • I. Elishakoff
    Pages 237-271
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The aim of this volume is to present to researchers and engineers working on problems concerned with the mechanics of solids and structures, the current state of the development and application to procedures for assessing the reliability of a system. Particular attention is paid to their use in the analysis of complex engineering systems. The topics covered reflect the need to integrate, within the overall methodology, statistical methods for dealing with uncertain parameters and random excitation with the development of a suitable safety indexes and design codes. The basic principles of reliability theory, together with current standard methodology, including a consideration of the operational, economic and legal aspects of reliability assurance, is reviewed, together with an introduction to new developments, such as the application of expert systems technology. Damage accumulation predictions, with applications in seismic engineering are also covered.

Editors and Affiliations

  • University of Pavia, Italy

    F. Casciati

  • University of Sussex, UK

    J. B. Roberts

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