Probability theory and reliability analysis in geotechnical engineering
Abstract
The role that probability theory and reliability analysis can play in geotechnical engineering was explored. Topics considered include the following: (1) Material parameters, (2) Settlement (3) Stability; (4) Quality control; (5) Soil dynamics; and (6) Decision analysis.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- August 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977STIN...7820377A
- Keywords:
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- Geological Surveys;
- Probability Theory;
- Reliability Analysis;
- Decision Theory;
- Materials Tests;
- Quality Control;
- Soil Mechanics;
- Engineering (General)