228-0307 – Probabilistic methods in civil engineering (PMS)

Gurantor department	Department of Structural Mechanics
Subject guarantor	prof. Ing. Martin Krejsa, Ph.D.
Study level	undergraduate or graduate

Subject version
Version code	Year of introduction	Year of cancellation	Credits
228-0307/01	2013/2014	2020/2021	4
228-0307/02	2013/2014	2020/2021	4

Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences

The aim of the course Probabilistic Methods in Civil Engineering is to deepen knowledge in the field of probability theory and mathematical statistics and their application in solving selected problems in construction using computer technology and available software.

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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.

Compulsory 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.

Recommended literature:

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

Prerequisities

Subject has no prerequisities.

Co-requisities

Subject has no co-requisities.