Bridge collapse frequencies versus failure probabilities. ([2018])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Dirk Proske.
• Authors: Proske, Dirk
• Contents: Intro; Contents; 1 Objective; References; 2 Terms and Definitions; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Definition of the Term â#x80;#x9C;Bridgeâ#x80;#x9D;; 2.3 Definition of the Term â#x80;#x9C;Collapseâ#x80;#x9D;; 2.4 Definition of the Term â#x80;#x9C;Causeâ#x80;#x9D;; 2.5 Definition of the Term â#x80;#x9C;Bridge Collapse Frequencyâ#x80;#x9D;; 2.6 Definition of the Term â#x80;#x9C;Failure Probabilityâ#x80;#x9D;; 2.7 Conclusion; References; 3 Method; 4 Categorization of Bridges; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Structural Systems of Bridges; 4.3 Construction Material of Bridges; 4.4 Construction Method of Bridges; 4.5 Age Distribution of Bridges; 4.6 Conclusion; References; 5 Measures of Safety. 5.1 Introduction5.2 Probability of Failure; 5.2.1 Unconditional Probability of Failure; 5.2.2 Conditional Probability of Failure; 5.3 Risk Measures; 5.3.1 Introduction; 5.3.2 Mortality; 5.3.3 Fatal Accident Rate; 5.3.4 F-N-Diagrams; 5.3.5 Lost Life Years; 5.3.6 Conclusion; 5.4 Target Probability of Failure Values; 5.5 Correction of Probability of Failure; 5.5.1 Introduction; 5.5.2 Correlation Consideration; 5.5.3 Human Error Consideration; 5.5.4 Structural Determinacy; 5.5.5 Maintenance and Deterioration; 5.5.6 Actual Loads and New Loads; 5.5.7 Structural Probabilities of Failure. 5.6 ConclusionReferences; 6 Collapse Frequencies of Bridges; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Data Basis; 6.3 Number of Bridges Worldwide; 6.4 Collapse Frequency of Bridges; 6.5 Time-Dependency; 6.6 Causes of Damages and Conclusions; 6.6.1 Introduction; 6.6.2 Bridge Location; 6.6.3 Bridge Collapse Fluctuation; 6.6.4 Bridge Material; 6.6.5 Bridge Structural System; 6.6.6 Bridge Age Distribution; 6.7 Prediction of Future Collapse Frequencies; 6.8 Comparison of Target Values and Failure Probabilities; 6.9 Further Outlook; 6.10 Conclusion; References; 7 Conclusion; Reference; Index.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Copyright Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (chiefly color)
• Subjects: 624.2; Engineering; Bridge failures; Bridges -- Accidents; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Civil -- General; Bridge failures; Bridges -- Accidents; Technology & Engineering -- Quality Control; Science -- Mechanics -- Solids; Reliability engineering; Mechanics of solids; System safety; Mechanics; Mechanics, Applied; Technology & Engineering -- Construction -- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning; Building construction & materials; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319738338
• Related ISBNs: 331973833X; 9783319738321; 3319738321
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed February 27, 2018).
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