Bibliothèque de L'IMIST/CNRST

Includes bibliographical references (pages 409-430) and index.

1. Measures of Structural Reliability -- 2. Structural Reliability Assessment -- 3. Integration and Simulation Methods -- 4. Second-Moment and Transformation Methods -- 5. Reliability of Structural Systems -- 6. Time Dependent Reliability -- 7. Load and Load Effect Modelling -- 8. Resistance Modelling -- 9. Codes and Structural Reliability -- 10. Probabilistic Evaluation of Existing Structures -- App. A. Summary of Probability Theory -- App. B. Rosenblatt and Other Transformations -- App. C. Bivariate and Multivariate Normal Integrals -- App. D. Complementary Standard Normal Table -- App. E. Random Numbers -- App. F. Computer Programs.

"This book addresses the important issue of predicting the safety of structures at the design stage and also the safety of existing, perhaps deteriorating structures. Attention is focused on the development and definition of limit states such as serviceability and ultimate strength, the definition of failure and the various models which might be used to describe strength and loading." "A balanced view of the subject is offered here not only for newcomers, but also for the more specialist reader, such as senior undergraduate and post-graduate students and practising engineers in civil, structural, geotechnical and mechanical engineering."--Jacket.