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Handbook 2 Reliability backgrounds

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Publication date
Language
GBR
Authors
Leonardo da Vinci Pilot Project CZ/02/B/F/PP-134007
Publication type
Book & Designer Guide

Abstract

Handbook 2 is focused on the basis of structural reliability and risk engineering related to Eurocodes. The following topics are treated in particular:
- basic concepts of structural reliability,
- elementary methods of the reliability theory,
- reliability differentiation and design working life,
- design assisted by testing,
- assessment of existing structures,
- basis of risk assessment.

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Background document

1st Generation

Eurocodes