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 | | Reliability Assessment Using Stochastic Finite Element Analysis by Achintya Haldar, Sankaran Mahadevan ISBN-10: 0471369616 ISBN-10: 0-471-36961-6 ISBN-13: 9780471369615 ISBN-13: 978-0-471-36961-5 Hardcover 2000-04-05 Wiley Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description The first complete guide to using the Stochastic Finite Element Method for reliability assessment Unlike other analytical reliability estimation techniques, the Stochastic Finite Element Method (SFEM) can be used for both implicit and explicit performance functions, making it a particularly powerful and robust tool for today's engineer. This book, written by two pioneers in SFEM-based methodologies, shows how to use SFEM for the reliability analysis of a wide range of structures. It begins by reviewing essential risk concepts, currently available risk evaluation procedures, and the use of analytical and sampling methods in estimating risk. Next, it introduces SFEM evaluation procedures, with detailed coverage of displacement-based and stress-based deterministic finite element approaches. Linear, nonlinear, static, and dynamic problems are considered separately to demonstrate the robustness of the methods. The risk or reliability estimation procedure for each case is presented in different chapters, with theory complemented by a useful series of examples. Integrating advanced concepts in risk-based design, finite elements, and mechanics, Reliability Assessment Using Stochastic Finite Element Analysis is vital reading for engineering professionals and students in all areas of the field. | ||
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Classic in Probabilistic Design If there are two textbooks in probabilistic design that are really worth buying, I would reccomend this one and its companion volume "Probability, Reliability and Statistical Methods in Engineering Design" by the same authors. What makes these books so useful is the clear and effective writing style of the authors - which is why its a favorite amongst undergrads, grads and reliability engineers in Industry. A very useful primer in any company implementing a "Design for Reliability" program as a part of their Six Sigma efforts. | ||