Author : Thomas L. Paez
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (227 download)
Book Synopsis A Probabilistic Mechanical Design and Analysis Technique by : Thomas L. Paez
Download or read book A Probabilistic Mechanical Design and Analysis Technique written by Thomas L. Paez and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report summarizes practical procedures for the estimation of structural reliability. Starting from the elementary level, the theories of probability and random processes are reviewed. The concepts underlying reliability analysis are discussed. Reliability analyses of statistically and dynamically loaded structures are discussed. Common assumptions used to make structural reliability analyses executable are given. And a criterion that can be used to determine which structural elements are critical to the reliability of a structure is developed. The reliability analysis computer program, FSR, is discussed and the inputs required to run this program are summarized. The results of some numerical examples are summarized. Recommendations for future work in structural reliability analysis are provided.