Reliability and Optimization of Structural Systems ’90: Proceedings of the 3rd IFIP WG 7.5 Conference Berkeley, California, USA, March 26–28, 1990

Front Matter....Pages I-VI
A New Beta-Point Algorithm for Large Time-Invariant and Time-Variant Reliability Problems....Pages 1-12
Rigid-Ideal Plastic System Reliability....Pages 13-21
Optimal Allocation of Available Resources to Improve the Reliability of Building Systems....Pages 23-32
Life Expectancy Assessment of Structural Systems....Pages 33-42
Parameter Sensitivity of Failure Probabilities....Pages 43-51
Expectation Ratio Versus Probability....Pages 53-62
Application of Probabilistic Structural Modelling to Elastoplastic and Transient Analysis....Pages 63-73
Reliability-Based Shape Optimization Using Stochastic Finite Element Methods....Pages 75-88
Calibration of Seismic Reliability Models....Pages 89-98
Computational Experience with Vector Optimization Techniques for Structural Systems....Pages 99-111
Management of Structural System Reliability....Pages 113-128
Reliability Analysis of Existing Structures for Earthquake Loads....Pages 129-138
Sensitivity Analysis of Structures by Virtual Distortion Method....Pages 139-146
Reliability of Daniels Systems with Local Load Sharing Subject to Random Time Dependent Inputs....Pages 147-160
Reliability Analysis of Elasto-Plastic Dynamic Problems....Pages 161-172
Identification of Autoregressive Process Model by the Extended Kalman Filter....Pages 173-183
The Effect of a Non-Linear Wave Force Model on the Reliability of a Jack-Up Platform....Pages 185-195
Optimum Cable Tension Adjustment Using Fuzzy Regression Analysis....Pages 197-209
Bayesian Analysis of Model Uncertainty in Structural Reliability....Pages 211-221
Size Effect of Random Field Elements on Finite-Element Reliability Methods....Pages 223-239
Reliability-Based Optimization Using SFEM....Pages 241-250
Classification and Analysis of Uncertainty in Structural Systems....Pages 251-260
Directional Simulation for Time-Dependent Reliability Problems....Pages 261-272
Some Studies on Automatic Generation of Structural Failure Modes....Pages 273-285
Sensitivity Analysis for Composite Steel Girder Bridges....Pages 287-301
Long-Term Reliability of a Jackup-Platform Foundation....Pages 303-314
Constant Versus Time Dependent Seismic Design Coefficients....Pages 315-327
Reliability of Structural Systems with Regard to Permanent Displacements....Pages 329-338
Reliability of Current Steel Building Designs for Seismic Loads....Pages 339-347
Jackup Structures Nonlinear Forces and Dynamic Response....Pages 349-358
Stochastic Programs for Identifying Significant Collapse Modes in Structural Systems....Pages 359-367
Critical Configurations of Systems Subjected to Wide-Band Excitation....Pages 369-386
On Reliability-Based Structural Optimization....Pages 387-402
Back Matter....Pages 403-407