Reliability evaluation using finite element method

Jungwon Huh, S. Y. Lee, A. Haldar

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4 Scopus citations

Abstract

Complicated structural systems are routinely analyzed using the finite element algorithm. In this way nonlinearities due to geometry and material characteristics, boundary or support, and connection conditions can be easily incorporated in the formulation. If a steel frame is found to be weak in resisting lateral loads, including wind and earthquake, concrete shear walls are used to increase the lateral stiffness. The finite element method is appropriate to analyze such a dual system subjected to both static and dynamic loadings. However, it is now accepted in the profession that most of the variables involved in the formation are random or a considerable amount of uncertainty is expected in predicting them. Thus, the deterministic analysis of complicated structural system is expected to be incomplete. On the other hand, the available reliability evaluation methods fail to represent the realistic structural behavior. We develop a stochastic finite element-based algorithm to evaluate the risk of complicated structural systems. We emphasize the reliability evaluation of a steel frame and reinforced concrete shear walls structural system under static loading condition.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication4th International Symposium on Uncertainty Modeling and Analysis, ISUMA 2003
EditorsNii O. Attoh-Okine, Bilal M. Ayyub
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages28-33
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)0769519970, 9780769519975
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Event4th International Symposium on Uncertainty Modeling and Analysis, ISUMA 2003 - College Park, United States
Duration: Sep 21 2003Sep 24 2003

Publication series

Name4th International Symposium on Uncertainty Modeling and Analysis, ISUMA 2003

Other

Other4th International Symposium on Uncertainty Modeling and Analysis, ISUMA 2003
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCollege Park
Period9/21/039/24/03

Keywords

  • Algorithm design and analysis
  • Building materials
  • Concrete
  • Earthquakes
  • Finite element methods
  • Geometry
  • Steel
  • Stochastic systems
  • Transportation
  • Uncertainty

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty
  • Control and Optimization
  • Modeling and Simulation

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