Reliability of Structures, Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (666 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0415675758 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 407 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Consequently, probability theory is treated as a tool, and enough is given to show the novice reader how to calculate reliability. It discusses the concepts of limit states and limit state functions, and presents methodologies for calculating reliability indices and calibrating partial safety factors. There is significant revision and expansion of the discussion on Monte Carlo simulation, along with more examples.The book serves as a textbook for a one-semester course for advanced undergraduates or graduate students, or as a reference and guide to consulting structural engineers. Reliability of Structures enables both students and practising engineers to appreciate how to value and handle reliability as an important dimension of structural design. It also supplies information on the probability distributions and parameters used to characterize both applied loads and member resistances.This revised and extended second edition contains more discussions of US and international codes and the issues underlying their development. Its emphasis is on the practical applications of structural reliability theory rather than the theory itself. Some background in structural engineering and structural mechanics is assumed.A solutions manual is available upon qualifying course adoption.
Collins is an Associate Professor at Valley Forge Military College, USA.. Brightfelt Professor of Engineering at the University of Nebraska, USA. Andrzej S. He has received the ASCE Moisseiff Award, the IFIP WG 7.5 Award, the Bene Merentibus Medal, and the Kasimir Gzowski Medal from the Canadian Society of Civil Engineers.Kevin R. Nowak is Robert W
Alabbas said It's a graet book. it's really good start point with reliability analysis. It has many examples to illustrate each topic especially hasofer iteration- Lind method. first chapters give you an introduction to the probability concept with examples. Chapter It's a graet book Alabbas it's really good start point with reliability analysis. It has many examples to illustrate each topic especially hasofer iteration- Lind method. first chapters give you an introduction to the probability concept with examples. Chapter 4 and 5 explain the methods of reliability analysis supported by examples. This book will be ref. and 5 explain the methods of reliability analysis supported by examples. This book will be ref. "Good quality. Hard cover." according to Paulo Pires da Silva. It is as I expected.Good scope covered on reliability of structures.I hope to be useful on my classes.. Five Stars Nice and very comprehensive book in the field of reliability of structures.
Sorensen, Ph.D., Idaho State University, "Compared to other textbooks in this area, Reliability of Structures is particularly easy to understand. … provides the necessary knowledge to give structural engineers the tools they need to make better designs a priori and determine structural failures a posteriori."Andrew D. A particular strength is its discussion of design code development and calibration, perhaps the most important application of reliability analysis in structural engineering."Christopher Eamon,Wayne State University. … ideal for a first course in this t