GEM 424E - Reliability Of Ship Structures

Course Objectives

1. to give a unified view of the techniques and theory for the analysis and predictions of the reliability of structures using probability theory.

2.tounderstand the application of the second moment method to simple engineering structures such as beams, plates, etc.

3.to understand the application of the second moment method to ship structures.

Course Description

Basic probability theory. Random variables and random functions.Common probability distributions. Deterministic stress analysis. Safety factor approach. Statistical nature of loads, geometry, material and construction. Reliability of structures described by one or more random variables. The second moment method of reliability analysis. Application of the second moment method. Correlated and non-normal variables. Introduction to random vibration of discrete and continuous structural systems. Reliability calculation of ship structures.