Reliability-based measures of structural control robustness

B. F. Spencer, M. K. Sain, C. H. Won, D. C. Kaspari, P. M. Sain

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)111-129
Number of pages19
JournalStructural Safety
Volume15
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1994
Externally publishedYes

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

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