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Risk and Reliability Analysis: Theory and Applications

In Honor of Prof. Armen Der Kiureghian

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  • Brings together some of the most prominent scholars in the field of risk and reliability analysis
  • Includes state-of-the-art methods for risk and reliability analysis and applications to complex problems
  • Provides broad and comprehensive coverage of the latest advances in risk-based engineering
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Series in Reliability Engineering (RELIABILITY)

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Table of contents (24 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Risk and Reliability Analysis

      • Paolo Gardoni
      Pages 3-24
  3. Reliability Analysis: Methods and Applications

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 25-25
    2. Structural System Reliability, Reloaded

      • Jieun Byun, Junho Song
      Pages 27-46
  4. Stochastic Dynamics: Methods and Applications

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 97-97
    2. The Tail Equivalent Linearization Method for Nonlinear Stochastic Processes, Genesis and Developments

      • Marco Broccardo, Umberto Alibrandi, Ziqi Wang, Luca Garrè
      Pages 109-142
    3. Generation of Non-synchronous Earthquake Signals

      • Davide Lavorato, Ivo Vanzi, Camillo Nuti, Giorgio Monti
      Pages 169-198
  5. Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 227-227
    2. Using FORM for Minimizing the Uncertain Cost of Structural Designs

      • Terje Haukaas, Stevan Gavrilovic
      Pages 303-314
  6. Statistical Analysis and Probabilistic Models

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 315-315
    2. Model Checking After Bayesian Inference

      • Matteo Pozzi, Daniele Zonta
      Pages 317-339

About this book

This book presents a unique collection of contributions from some of the foremost scholars in the field of risk and reliability analysis. Combining the most advanced analysis techniques with practical applications, it is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date books available on risk-based engineering.

All the fundamental concepts needed to conduct risk and reliability assessments are covered in detail, providing readers with a sound understanding of the field and making the book a powerful tool for students and researchers alike.

This book was prepared in honor of Professor Armen Der Kiureghian, one of the fathers of modern risk and reliability analysis.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Civil and Environmental Engineering, 3118 Newmark Civil Engineering Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, USA

    Paolo Gardoni

Bibliographic Information

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eBook USD 189.00
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 249.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 249.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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