Structural and System Reliability

This textbook provides a modern, rigorous, and comprehensive treatment of structural and system reliability analysis, covering first- and second-order methods, simulation methods, time- and space-variant reliability, Bayesian parameter estimation, and advanced topics. It includes well-designed examples and end-of-chapter homework problems, making it ideal for senior undergraduate and graduate students in civil, environmental, and mechanical engineering.

Format: Hardback
Length: 610 pages
Publication date: 13 January 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This textbook, based on the curriculum taught at the University of California, Berkeley, provides a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of structural and system reliability analysis methods. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including first- and second-order reliability methods for components and systems, simulation techniques, time- and space-variant reliability, Bayesian parameter estimation, and reliability updating. Additionally, it delves into advanced subjects such as finite-element reliability methods, stochastic structural dynamics, reliability-based optimal design, and Bayesian networks. Numerous well-designed examples are included to illustrate theoretical concepts and their practical applications, ranging from simple mathematical demonstrations to more complex real-world scenarios. Each chapter concludes with end-of-chapter homework problems, accompanied by a solutions manual and PowerPoint slides for instructors. This textbook is an ideal resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in courses on structural and system reliability in departments of civil, environmental, and mechanical engineering. It offers a solid foundation in the theory and applications of reliability analysis, equipping students with the skills necessary to address complex engineering problems in the field.

Weight: 1406g
Dimension: 197 x 252 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108834148
Edition number: New ed