Proof-load test improves statistical confidence in the estimate of reliability, numerical examples indicate a definite advantage of the proof-load approach in terms of savings in structural weight. The cost of establishing the statistical distribution of strength of the structural material is also introduced into the cost formulation


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    Title :

    Optimum structural design based on reliability analysis


    Contributors:
    Heer, E. (author) / Shinozuka, M. (author) / Yang, J. N. (author)

    Publication date :

    1970-10-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :






    Optimum Structural Design

    Felton, Lewis P. / Rubinstein, Moshe F. | SAE Technical Papers | 1968