Abstract
Because of the uncertainty inherent in engineering structures, consistent probabilistic stability/performance measures are essential to accurately assessing and comparing the robustness of structural control systems. An approach is presented herein for calculating such probabilistic measures for a controlled structure. First and second order reliability methods (FORM/SORM) are shown to be appropriate for the required calculations. The concepts are illustrated through several examples of seismically excited structures with active protective systems.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 111-129 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Structural Safety |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Performance
- Protective systems
- Robust control
- Stability
- Structural control
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality