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Journal
Volume 4 (1969)
Front matter _
Preface _
Table of Contents _
Rubric: Theme II: The safety concept, its analysis and its connections with the concept of probability, relevant probabilistic theories and statistical methods 1
Rubric: Prepared discussion 1
Article: Safety in large panel construction 1
Article: Probability considerations in design and formulation of safety factors 13
Article: Structural safety and catastrophic events 25
Article: Probabilistic evaluation of safety factors 35
Article: Structural safety and optimum proof load 47
Article: The probability of failure and safety of structural section loaded with a multi-dimensional force-combination 59
Article: Factors of safety for structural design 71
Rubric: Free discussion 77
Article: Discussion libre 77
Article: Discussion libre 79
Article: Free discussion 81
Article: Free discussion 83
Article: Free discussion 84
Article: Discussion libre 84
Rubric: Comments 85
Article: Comments by the author of the introductory report 85
Rubric: Theme III: Loads and other acting forces; Statistical data; Probability of unfavourable combinations of forces 89
Rubric: Prepared discussion 89
Article: Statistical concepts in aseismic design 89
Article: Statistical evaluation of load factors in structural design 99
Article: On fatigue damage estimation of railway bridge members through actual train loading 109
Article: Aspects statistiques concernant les surcharges climatiques et la sécurité des constructions 119
Rubric: Free discussion 127
Article: Statistical distribution of axle-loads and stresses in steel railway bridges 127
Article: Effet du vent sur les constructions 128
Article: La protection antisismique des structures 130
Article: Some remarks concerning the introduction of Mr. G.R. Mitchell on "Loading on buildings" 131
Article: Free discussion 132
Article: Free discussion 134
Rubric: Theme IV: Materials, scatter as a feature of their characteristics; Evaluation of the latter on the basis of test data 135
Rubric: Prepared discussion 135
Article: Factors influencing flexural cracking of precast reinforced and prestressed concrete beams in the light of possible non-uniformity 135
Article: On the scatter in yield strength and residual stresses in steel members 151
Article: Variations in the mechanical properties of structural steels 165
Rubric: Free discussion 175
Article: Free discussion 175
Rubric: Comments 177
Article: Bemerkungen des Verfasssers des Einführungsberichtes 177
Article: Remarques de l'auteur du rapport introductif 178
Rubric: Theme V: Forecasting of the structural behaviour on the basis of the physical properties of materials taking into account the randomness of the applied forces, of the scatter of the material properties and the uncertainties associated with their incorporation into structures; Evaluation of the risks of structures becoming unserviceable 179
Rubric: Prepared discussion 179
Article: Predicition of behaviour of steel columns under load 179
Article: Flexural and torsional failure modes of continuous thin walled beams 191
Article: Computer experiments concerning random nonlinear structural behaviour 201
Article: Reliability under uncertain parameters, stochastic loads and resistances 211
Rubric: Free discussion 219
Article: Design of prestressed concrete bridges, based on the fatigue life for the expected load spectrum 219
Article: Structural behaviour of members and connections in large panel buildings 222
Article: Free discussion 230
Article: Free discussion 231
Article: Etude probabiliste du flambement des barres en acier 232
Rubric: Theme VI: Design methods taking into account the former items; Use of mathematical models (elasticity, plasticity); Definition and choice of limits states; Procedures to introduce safety concepts 235
Rubric: Prepared discussion 235
Article: Structural safety specifications based on second-moment reliability analysis 235
Article: The probability of failure when the characteristics values are used as a design method 247
Article: Artificial equation errors 259
Article: A logical system for partial safety factors 273
Rubric: Free discussion 279
Article: Zur Anwendung von Sicherheitsbeiwerten in der Baupraxis 279
Article: A design method and limit states for pedestrian steel overpasses 282
Article: Discussion libre 284
Article: Free discussion 286
Rubric: Comments 287
Article: Comments by the author of the introductary report 287
Rubric: Theme VII: Suggestions for practical recommendations 293
Rubric: Prepared discussion 293
Article: General recommendations derived from basic studies on structural safety 293
Rubric: Free discussion 307
Article: Some practical rules of up-to-date dimensioning 307
Article: Free discussion 309
Article: Discussion libre 311
Article: Load factors in a proposed Norwegian standard specification 312
Article: Free discussion 315