Reliability of Chain and Ductile‐Parallel Systems
Publication: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 109, Issue 5
Abstract
Reliability is estimated for chain and ductile‐parallel systems subjected to random loads in terms of the reliability of their members assumed to have random, equally‐correlated strength. This probabilistic model of strength permits a simple determination of system reliability and the development of practical measures for the reliability of various structures based on a second‐moment or full‐distribution characterization of the random loads and strength. The model is used to find conservative estimates for the reliability of simple structural systems such as portal frames and statically determinate trusses. These estimates do not require that the loads and strength be Gaussian variables.
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Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 109 • Issue 5 • October 1983
Pages: 1175 - 1188
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