Abstract
A two phase approach is developed to evaluate the reliability of a finite linear elastic beam subject to a random point load on uncertain elastic foundation. In phase 1, an approximate closed form solution for the deflection of the beam for arbitrary deterministic foundation stiffness is derived based on Decomposition method of solving differential equations. In phase 2, the marginal probability distribution of the deflection is evaluated based on First and Second Order Reliability methods. A numerical example is provided to demonstrate the applicability of the method.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Mechanics Computing in 1990's and Beyond |
| Editors | Hojjat Adeli, Robert L. Sierakowski |
| Publisher | Publ by ASCE |
| Pages | 258-262 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0872628043 |
| State | Published - 1991 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | ASCE Engineering Mechanics Specialty Conference - Columbus, OH, USA Duration: May 20 1991 → May 22 1991 |
Other
| Other | ASCE Engineering Mechanics Specialty Conference |
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| City | Columbus, OH, USA |
| Period | 5/20/91 → 5/22/91 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)