CE 5515 - Probability Analysis, Structures, and Infrastructure System Reliability (3)

Review of probability theory. Multivariate distribution models. Review of classical methods for characterization of systems and assessment of system reliability. Formulation of structural reliability for components and systems. Computational reliability methods, including first- and second-order reliability methods Monte Carlo simulation and importance sampling. Bayesian updating and reliability analysis under statistical and model uncertainties. Introductions to reliability-based optimal design, time- and space-variant reliability analysis.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course