Probability of failure from abnormal load
Citation
Asian Architect & Contractor, v.13, no.9, 1983, pp. 37-42
Abstract
Abstract: Abnormal loads, which usually are not considered in structural design because of their low probability of occurrence, may initiate a catastrophic failure if they occur. A case study shows that the probability of structural failure due to a gas explosion in a residential compartment may exceed probabilities associated with unfavourable combinations of ordinary design loads. Therefore, specific provision in design standards to mitigate the effects of abnormal loads appear warranted.
(1) Introduction
(2) Case study description
(3) Methods of analysis
(4) Analysis of structural vulnerability
(5) Design criteria
(6) Conclusions
(7) Appendix I. - A conceptual model to evaluate probability of progressive collapse
(8) Appendix II. - References
(9) Appendix III. - Notation
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Article
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Date
1983
Language
en