Research Article
Dec 1968
Monte Carlo Study of Structural Safety
Authors: R. F. Warner, M.ASCE, and A. P. Kabaila, M.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 94, Issue 12
Abstract
Probabilistic concepts of structural safety are reviewed. A Monte Carlo simulation technique is described that can be used to determine the cumulative distribution functions of stochastic variables such as ultimate strength, factor of safety and region of safety. In a worked example, the variability in strength of an axially loaded short reinforced concrete column is investigated using the Monte Carlo technique and the results are compared with a closed form solution. Short cut methods of selective sampling are also described and demonstrated.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 94 • Issue 12 • December 1968
Pages: 2847 - 2860
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© 1968 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Dec 1968
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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R. F. Warner, M.ASCE
Sr. Lecturer, School of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
A. P. Kabaila, M.ASCE
Sr. Lecturer, School of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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