Contenido Bridge Collapse Frequencies versus Failure Probabilities

Compares several theoretical approaches of measuring collapse probability of bridges
   
Contains real data and case studies
   
Written by an expert in the field

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.

Contents

1 Objective

References

2 Terms and Definitions

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Definition of the Term “Bridge”
2.3 Definition of the Term “Collapse”
2.4 Definition of the Term “Cause”
2.5 Definition of the Term “Bridge Collapse Frequency”
2.6 Definition of the Term “Failure Probability”
2.7 Conclusion
References

3 Method

4 Categorization of Bridges

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Structural Systems of Bridges
4.3 Construction Material of Bridges
4.4 Construction Method of Bridges
4.5 Age Distribution of Bridges
4.6 Conclusion
References .

5 Measures of Safety

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Probability of Failure
   5.2.1 Unconditional Probability of Failure
   5.2.2 Conditional Probability of Failure
5.3 Risk Measures
   5.3.1 Introduction
   5.3.2 Mortality
   5.3.3 Fatal Accident Rate
   5.3.4 F-N-Diagrams
   5.3.5 Lost Life Years .
   5.3.6 Conclusion
5.4 Target Probability of Failure Values
5.5 Correction of Probability of Failure
5.5.1 Introduction
   5.5.2 Correlation Consideration
   5.5.3 Human Error Consideration
   5.5.4 Structural Determinacy
   5.5.5 Maintenance and Deterioration
   5.5.6 Actual Loads and New Loads
   5.5.7 Structural Probabilities of Failure
5.6 Conclusion
References

6 Collapse Frequencies of Bridges

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Data Basis
6.3 Number of Bridges Worldwide
6.4 Collapse Frequency of Bridges .
6.5 Time-Dependency
6.6 Causes of Damages and Conclusions
6.6.1 Introduction
6.6.2 Bridge Location
6.6.3 Bridge Collapse Fluctuation
6.6.4 Bridge Material
6.6.5 Bridge Structural System
6.6.6 Bridge Age Distribution
6.7 Prediction of Future Collapse Frequencies
6.8 Comparison of Target Values and Failure Probabilities
6.9 Further Outlook
6.10 Conclusion
References

7 Conclusion

Reference

Index