Structural performance : probability-based assessement /

Structural performance : probability-based assessement /

This book covers the development of efficient methods for the assessment and the management of civil structures is today a major challenge from economical, social and environmental aspects. Tools for handling uncertainties in loads, geometry, material properties, construction and operating condition...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cremona, Christian
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : ISTE ; 2011.
Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2011.
Series:ISTE.
Subjects:
Structural analysis (Engineering) > Statistical methods.
Structural failures > Risk assessment > Statistical methods.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Industrial Health & Safety.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Structural.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary:This book covers the development of efficient methods for the assessment and the management of civil structures is today a major challenge from economical, social and environmental aspects. Tools for handling uncertainties in loads, geometry, material properties, construction and operating conditions are nowadays essential. Covers the key concepts across topics including probability theory and statistics, structural safety, performance-based assessment, modelling uncertainties and principles of decision theory.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 429 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-421) and index.
ISBN:9781118601167
1118601165
9781118601174
1118601173
9781118601150
1118601157
DOI:10.1002/9781118601174

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