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Structural Performance: Probability-Based Assessment
Author(s): Christian Cremona (Author)
- Publisher: Wiley-ISTE
- Publication Date: 17 May 2011
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 448 pages
- ISBN-10: 1848212364
- ISBN-13: 9781848212367
Book Description
This book covers the development of efficient methods for the assessment and the management of civil structures is today a major challenge from economical, social and environmental aspects. Tools for handling uncertainties in loads, geometry, material properties, construction and operating conditions are nowadays essential.
Covers the key concepts across topics including probability theory and statistics, structural safety, performance-based assessment, modelling uncertainties and principles of decision theory.
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About the Author
Christian Cremona is in charge of the civil engineering and construction group in the direction for research and innovation in the French Ministry for Sustainable Development.
