Probabilistic Models for Loads Due to Bulk Solids
This paper presents two probabilistic models for loads due to bulk solids. One model seeks to obtain an accurate presentation of the loads; the model is used as a basis for a systematic...
Development of Reliability-Based Integrated Design-Construction Quality Assurance System of Penstock
A more rational design-construction quality assurance system is proposed by applying the concepts of the reliability-based design methods. By applying this system, the design level of...
Evaluation of Lifetime Risk of Structures?Recent Advances of Structural Reliability in Japan
The Task Committee on Structural Safety and Reliability of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers has made survey of recent advances in the field of structural reliability. Consequently,...
Risk Acceptance Criteria for Performance-Oriented Design Codes
A general basis for the determination of 'acceptable risks' needs to be established to facilitate the development of risk-based performance-oriented design Codes....
Safety Plans for Buildings, Structures and Technical Facilities
Safety is an important quality feature and depends on all activities within the building process. The safety concept must therefore consider all phases of the building process, from the...
Background Studies for the Determination of Strength Functions in Eurocode 3?Design Rules for Steel-Structures
At present common unified rules for the design of Civil engineering structures are being prepared on the initiative of the Commission of the European Communities. Eurcode 3, which gives...
On the CICIND Code
The CICIND Model Code for Concrete Chimneys was created by CICIND, an international technical association which has as one of its main aims the creation of harmonized internationally accepted...
Reliability-Based LRFD For Bridges: Theoretical Basis
This paper develops a theoretical basis for obtaining probability-based load combination criteria for structural design. For choosing the load combinations and for determining the factors...
Code-Implied Structural Safety for Earthquake Loading
A method is described for calculating the probability of failure of reinforced concrete frame structures due to earthquake loading, for use in code calibration exercises. The failure criterion...
Reliability Bases for Codes for Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
The American Concrete Institute Standard 318, Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, has permitted the design of reinforced concrete structures in accordance with limit state...
Limit States Design in Masonry
This paper reviews some aspects of limit states design for masonry structures based primarily on experience with a new Canadian code. Steps in an advanced second order safety index analysis...
Reliability-Based Analysis of Shallow Foundations
The effects of different parameters on the reliability of shallow foundations are examined. It is found that the footing depth, the footing length, and the load ratio have almost no effect...
Reliability Models of the Mohr Failure Criterion for Mass Concrete
Failure in biaxially stressed concrete is here modelled by the Mohr criterion. The reliability of a stress state is evaluated in terms of 2 load variables and 1 or 2 strength variables....
Study on Reliability of Actual Steel Structure Using Measured Data
The measurement of uncertainties was taken on an actually constructed steel structure. The stress and strain of each part of the structure are calculated based on the conditions assumed...
Optimal Strategies for Design, Inspection, and Repair of Fatigue-Sensitive Structural Systems Using Risk-Based Economics
The fatigue reliability and maintainability process for a marine structure (caisson platform) is studied. Reliability analysis, performed by Monte Carlo, quantifies the improvement in...
Damage Assessment Based on Repairability Criterion
This paper discusses the assessment of damage of protective structures based on the repairability criterion. The variables of the repairability are the amount of repair, repair cost, repair...
Reliability-Based Bridge Life Assessment
Fatigue considerations have usually entered design codes as a secondary consideration and often under the guise of serviceability limits. Most engineers felt if the maximum stress ranges...
Development of a Safety Assessment System for Steel Bridge Erection Work
In order to secure safe execution of steel bridge erection work, development of a comprehensive checking system to set up safety countermeasures at the stage of construction planning prior...
Design Method Satisfying Safety Requirements for Various Limit-States Based on Information Integration Method
This paper discusses the applicability of the information integration method to optimum design of structures and the advantages of the above optimum structural design method over other...
Space Station Freedom Requirements for Structural Safety, Reliability and Verification
The Space Station Freedom (SSF) is a large, manned vehicle that will be designed to remain in Space for 30 years. The SSF Program has established extensive safety, reliability and verification...
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