Course: Theory of Structural Reliability

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Course title Theory of Structural Reliability
Course code KDS/YASSK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Řoutil Ladislav, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
- introduction of reliability theory, reliability background of - standards for structural design - structural resistance and load action as two independent random variables - reliability condition, reserve of reliability - limit state and philosophy of design by standards - reliability standards: theoretical failure probability, reliability index - approximation methods FORM a SORM - numerical simulation method Monte Carlo, Latine Hypercube - Sampling, Importace Sampling - Weibull theory - reliability software

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
  • Contact teaching - 18 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 102 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an exam - 60 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
: Introduction of reliability theory, reliability background of standards for structural design. Limit state and philosophy of design according to standards, theoretical failure probability, reliability conditions, reliability reserve, reliability index, approximation methods (FORM, SORM), numerical simulation methods (Monte Carlo type, Latin Hypercube Sampling, Importace Sampling).
Student will be able to aply probability concepts in engineering.
Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites are required

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

Required attendance in seminars (full-time study only) Course credit test (full-time study only) Passing the exam
Recommended literature
  • Ang, A. H.-S., Tang, W. H. Probability Concepts in Engineering. John Wiley & Sons: Inc., 2007.
  • Holický M., Marková J. Základy teorie spolehlivosti a hodnocení rizik. Praha: ČVUT, 2005.
  • Krejsa M., Konečný P. Spolehlivost a bezpečnost staveb. VŠB-TU Ostrava, Fakulta stavební, 2011.
  • Sadílek V., Vořechovský M., Doležel J. Řešené úlohy z oblasti spolehlivosti stavebních konstrukcí. VUT v Brně, Fakulta stavební, 2010.
  • Teplý B., Novák D. Spolehlivost stavebních konstrukcí. Brno: CERM Brno, 2004.


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