Probabilistic methods in civil engineering

Probabilistic methods in civil engineering
228-0307/01
čeština Probabilistic methods in civil engineering
228-0307/02
angličtina

Summary

In this subject, students learn theoretical background and practical information about probabilistic calculations of civil engineering structures. For that purpose, they should master the probability and mathematical statistics theories. The key feature of the probabilistic method is that it is possible to express variability of input quantities in a stochastic (probabilistic) form, for instance, by histograms or probabilistic distribution.

Literature

1. Melchers, R.E.: Structural Reliability Analysis and Prediction}. Second edition, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., England, 1999. (437 s) ISBN 0-471-98324-1.
2. TeReCo: Probabilistic Assessment of Structures using Monte Carlo Simulation, Background, Exercises and Software. Textbook and CD-ROM. ÚTAM AV ČR, Praha 2003. 2nd edition. ISBN 80-86246-19-1.
3. O. Ditlevsen and H.O. Madsen: Structural Reliability Methods, Technical University of Denmark, 2005.

Advised literature

1. FReET (Feasible Reliability Engineering Tool) - http://www.freet.cz/
2. Simulation Based Reliability Assessment – SBRA - http://www.sbra-anthill.com/

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Language of instruction	čeština, angličtina
Code	228-0307
Abbreviation	PMS
Course title	Probabilistic methods in civil engineering
Coordinating department	Department of Structural Mechanics
Course coordinator	prof. Ing. Martin Krejsa, Ph.D.