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Analysis of Structural Failure Probability Under Spectrum Loading Conditions

Bronn, CE



Pages: 23    Published: Jan 1983


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Abstract

A method is presented for computing the probability of failure of structural members exposed to spectrum loading conditions and subjected to periodic inspections.

The output is failure probability as a function of service exposure time. The effects of perturbations in the severity of service exposure and variations in inspection effectiveness and inspection period length are demonstrated.


Keywords:
failure probability, spectrum loading, crack growth, initial equivalent flaw distribution, periodic inspection effects, fatigue (materials), fracture mechanics, probabilistic fracture mechanics

Paper ID: STP33219S
Committee/Subcommittee: E08.04
DOI: 10.1520/STP33219S
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