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Sep 1967
The Probability of Foundation Safety
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VIEW THE REPLYAuthors: Tien Hsing Wu, M.ASCE, and L. M. Kraft, AM.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division
Volume 93, Issue 5
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Probability analysis is used to calculate the safety of foundations for a number of loads and strength distributions. The applied load and soil strength are considered to be random variables. The various factors that affect the probability of safety are examined. The appropriate probability function is determined empirically by fitting to the experimental data. This method represents a first approximation and may be considered as a step toward the optimum design of structures.
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Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division
Volume 93 • Issue 5 • September 1967
Pages: 213 - 231
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© 1967 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Sep 1967
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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Tien Hsing Wu, M.ASCE
Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Ohio State Univ., Columbus, Ohio.
L. M. Kraft, AM.ASCE
Graduate Asst., Ohio State Univ., Columbus, Ohio.
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