Reliability-Based Design in Geotechnical Engineering

Phoon Kok-Kwang

ISBN 10: 0415396301 / ISBN 13: 9780415396301

Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reliability-Based Design in Geotechnical Engineering
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415396301
• ISBN 13: 9780415396301
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Reliability-based design is the only engineering methodology currently available which can ensure self-consistency in both physical and probabilistic terms. It is also uniquely compatible with the theoretical basis underlying other disciplines such as structural design. It is especially relevant as geotechnical design becomes subject to increasing codification and to code harmonization across national boundaries and material types. Already some codes of practice describe the principles and requirements for safety, serviceability, and durability of structures in reliability terms.

This book presents practical computational methods in concrete steps that can be followed by practitioners and students. It also provides geotechnical examples illustrating reliability analysis and design. It aims to encourage geotechnical engineers to apply reliability-based design in a realistic context that recognises the complex variabilities in geomaterials and model uncertainties arising from a profession steeped in empiricism. By focusing on learning through computations and examples, this book serves as a valuable reference for engineers and a resource for students.

About the Author

Kok-Kwang Phoon is an Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore, and Chair of the Technical Committee on Risk Assessment and Management of the Geo-Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers.