A Simulation Study of Models for Combinations of Random Loads.

Abstract

This thesis describes a model for a combination of random loads acting upon a physical structure, such as a building or ship. The various loads represented in a model might be winds, tidal effects, or even earthquakes or snow loading. Asymptotic results are given for the first-passage time for the load combination process to exceed a given stress level exceeding structural strength. The accuracy of using the asymptotic results to approximate the first-passage time, or time to structural failure, distribution is assessed by simulation. Additional keywords: Computerized simulation, and Computer programs. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA152164

Entities

People

  • J. K. Noh

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Algorithms
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computations
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Simulations
  • Distribution Functions
  • Earthquakes
  • Equations
  • Intervals
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Probability
  • Schools
  • Simulations
  • Standards
  • Stochastic Processes

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.