Structural performance : probability-based assessement

Content: Chapter 1 Concepts from Probability Theory and Statistics (pages 1–80): Chapter 2 Structural Safety, Performance and Risk (pages 81–124): Chapter 3 Performance?Based Assessment (pages 125–233): Chapter 4 Structural Assessment of Existing Structures (pages 235–260): Chapter 5 Specificities of Existing Structures (pages 261–353): Chapter 6 Principles of Decision Theory (pages 355–411): This book covers the development of efficient methods for the assessment and the management of civil structures is today a major challenge from economical, social and environmental aspects. Tools for handling uncertainties in loads, geometry, material properties, construction and operating conditions are nowadays essential. Covers the key concepts across topics including probability theory and statistics, structural safety, performance-based assessment, modelling uncertainties and principles of decision theory.