METHODS OF STRUCTURAL SAFETY (Dover Civil and Mechanical Engineering)

Book Details:

• Author: H. O. Madsen

• Publisher: Dover Publications

• Edition: Illustrated

• Binding Type: Paperback

• Format: Illustrated

• Number of Pages: 416

• Release Date: 24-02-2006

• ISBN: 9780486445977

• Language: English

• Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches

About The Book:

Structural Reliability Theory by H. O. Madsen is a comprehensive and advanced engineering text that addresses the stochastic aspects of structural behavior. This illustrated paperback edition, published by Dover Publications, provides a robust framework for evaluating and managing uncertainties in analytical models, load fluctuations, and material variability—key factors that influence the probability of structural failure.

The book begins with foundational concepts in structural reliability and progresses through second-moment reliability index methods and first-order reliability methods (FORM), helping readers calculate failure probabilities for both individual components and entire systems. It also covers extreme-value theory, stochastic processes, material fatigue, crack propagation, and stochastic modeling of various loads.

With 416 pages of in-depth analysis, this authoritative text is ideal for graduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers involved in structural design, civil engineering, and risk assessment. A must-have reference for anyone seeking to understand and apply probabilistic methods in structural analysis.