This paper provides an overview of theories and applications of structural system reliability
(SSR). The paper defines SSR problems and discusses the growing needs for SSR analysis …

First-order reliability method (FORM) is considered to be one of the most reliable
computational methods. In the last decades, researchers have examined the shortcomings …

An overview of the developments in selected areas in the field of structural reliability
analysis is presented here. The topics covered include probabilistic modeling of uncertainty …

The failure of a redundant structural system is often described by innumerable system failure
modes such as combinations or sequences of local failures. An efficient approach is …

In structural reliability analysis, the input variables are often nonnormal and correlated. A
procedure for efficient normal transformation, ie, transforming dependent nonnormal random …

Steel frames are used in many commercial high-rise buildings, as well as industrial
structures, such as ore mines and oilrigs. Enabling construction of ever lighter and safer …

In recent years there have been significant developments in the area of system reliability
assessments which are becoming increasingly important given the framework of the 'goal …

Purpose Normal transformation is often required in structural reliability analysis to convert
the non-normal random variables into independent standard normal variables. The existing …

Second-order inelastic analysis (advanced analysis) is a new paradigm in structural steel
design. This paper examines the provisions for design by advanced analysis in the …

The problem of reliability analysis of randomly driven, stochastically parametered, vibrating
structures is considered. The excitation components are assumed to be jointly stationary …