Fatigue Reliability: ECCS Safety Factors
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 113, Issue 3
Abstract
A simple reliability analysis for limit-state (load and resistance factor) fatigue assessments is presented. This analysis was recently proposed in guidelines published by the European Convention for Constructional Steelwork (ECCS). Partial safety factors are related directly to the safety index by means of a simple formula, and examples are shown graphically for typical target values of the safety index. Further work is needed to investigate the importance of parameters such as quality assurance and in-service inspection for a range of practical problems.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 113 • Issue 3 • March 1987
Pages: 623 - 628
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Copyright © 1987 ASCE.
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Published online: Mar 1, 1987
Published in print: Mar 1987
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