New Guidance on Structural Reliability Principles and Methods from ASCE Publications
Reston, Va. –The latest title from the American Society of Civil Engineer’s, Structural Reliability Guidance for ASCE 7-22, is a guidebook for practicing engineers on the structural reliability principles and methods on which modern structural standards and specifications are based. This book explores the background of and theories guiding probability-based limit state design over the last 50 years as it relates to ASCE Standard 7-22.
This new technical report sponsored by ASCE’s Structural Engineering Institute summarizes the history and development of probability-based limit states design and covers the emergence of reliability-based codes, and system reliability and performance-based design. Also addressed are load and resistance factor design related to 7-22, specifically dead and live loads, flood, tsunami, snow loads, rain and atmospheric icing, seismic, wind, and tornado loads.
These guidelines were developed to assist structural engineers using ASCE 7 in their work, to understand the underlying structural design concepts, and ensure the safety of the built environment.
Limited review copies are available for book reviews. Please contact Leslie Connelly at lconnelly@asce.org.
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