228-0904 – Reliability of Structures (SABS)
Gurantor department | Department of Structural Mechanics |
Subject guarantor | prof. Ing. Martin Krejsa, Ph.D. |
Study level | postgraduate |
Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences
The course is intended to deepen the knowledge of the theory of structures. Students are introduced to probabilistic approaches to the assessment of safety, serviceability and durability using basic knowledge of the theory of reliability, probability and computer technology.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Individual consultations
Summary
In this subject, students learn theoretical background and practical information about probabilistic assessment of load-carrying structures. For that purpose, they should master the probability and structure reliability 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. Unlike the applicable standards and procedures which are based on deterministic expression of input quantities (using a single value – a constant), the probabilistic methods provide more precise reliability assessment and improved safety for those who use the buildings and structures.
Compulsory literature:
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.