Mathematical Models for Structural Reliability Analysis / Edition 1

by Fabio Casciati, Brian Roberts

Overview

Mathematical Models for Structural Reliability Analysis offers mathematical models for describing load and material properties in solving structural engineering problems. Examples are provided, demonstrating how the models are implemented, and the limitations of the models are clearly stated. Analytical solutions are also discussed, and methods are clearly distinguished from models. The authors explain both theoretical models and practical applications in a clear, concise, and readable fashion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849396311
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/24/1996
Series:	Mathematical Modeling , #5
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Fabio Casciati, Brian Roberts

Table of Contents

Stochastic Process Models (F. Casciati and M. Di Paola)IntroductionThe Orthogonal-Increment ModelThe Correlation-Stationary Model Time-Invariant Linear Systems Models of Common UseThe Evolutionary Model Time-Invariant Linear SystemsMarkov Processes A Model of Common Use Itô Stochastic Differential Equation Some Examples Approximation of Mechanical Processes: Physical versus Itô EquationsThe Random Pulse Train Model The Delta-Correlated Model Fokker Planck and Moment Equations for Parametric Delta Correlated Input Quasi-Linear Systems Simulation of Delta Correlated Processes and Response Simulation of Normal White Noise Input and Response Orthogonal-Increment Model for Delta Correlated ProcessesMultidegree-of-Freedom Systems Under Parametric Delta Correlated Input Moment Equation Approach for MDOF Systems Simulation of Multivariate Delta Correlated Processes and ResponseConclusions and ReferencesAppendix Characterization of Random Variables Joint Characterization of Random Variables Operation on Stochastic Processes Kronecker Algebra: Some FundamentalsDimension Reduction and Discretization in Stochastic Problems by Regression Method (O. Ditlevsen)IntroductionLinear RegressionNormal DistributionNon-Gaussian Distributions and Linear RegressionMarginally Transformed Gaussian Processes and FieldsDiscretized Fields Defined by Linear Regression on a Finite Set of Field ValuesDiscretization Defined by Linear Regression on a Finite Set of Linear FunctionalsPoisson Load Field ExampleStochastic Finite Element Methods and Reliability CalculationsClassical versus Statistical-Stochastic Interpolation Formulated on the Basis of the Principle of Maximum LikelihoodComputational Practicability of the Statistical-Stochastic Interpolation MethodField Modeling on the Basis of Measured Noisy DataDiscretization Defined by L

Editorial Reviews

Offers mathematical models for describing load and material properties in solving structural engineering problems, demonstrating how models are implemented and explaining the limitations of models. Discusses theoretical models, analytical solutions, and practical applications, emphasizing the differences between models versus methods, with chapters based on milestones in the development of reliability methods for engineering applications, such as reliability of randomly excited hysteric systems, and stochastic methods for offshore structures. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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