Bridge Collapse Frequencies versus Failure Probabilities

This monograph provides a comparative study between failure probabilities and collapse frequencies in structural bridge engineering. The author presents techniques to resolve and extend the limitations of both parameters, taking also into account the time dependency of both parameters. The book includes available data and case studies and thus presents patterns to identify potential weaknesses and challenges in bridge maintenance. The target audience primarily comprises practicing engineers in the field of bridge engineering, but the book may also be beneficial for academic researchers alike.

List of contents

Objective.- Method.- Categorization of Bridges.- Measures of Safety.- Collapse Frequencies of Bridges.- Conclusion.

About the author

Product details

• Authors: Dirk Proske
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2018
• EAN: 9783319738321
• ISBN: 978-3-31-973832-1
• No. of pages: 126
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 243 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 321 g
• Illustrations: VIII, 126 p. 90 illus., 75 illus. in color.
• Series: Risk Engineering; Risk Engineering
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; B, Building, Construction, engineering, Building Construction and Design, quality control, Industrial and Production Engineering, Solid Mechanics, reliability, Mechanics, Mechanics of solids, Mechanics, Applied, Industrial safety, Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk, Reliability engineering, Heating, lighting, ventilation, Engineering, Architectural, Buildings—Design and construction