Computer Application to Assess the Reliability of Existing Structures using Adaptive Kriging

A major challenge involved in assessing the reliability of degrading structures relates to the extraordinary computational cost required to conduct the reliability simulation considering the spatial variability of the structural degradation process (such as damage due to mechanical and environmental effects). The objective of this research is to develop a user-friendly computer application using an innovative mathematical procedure to conduct structural reliability simulation for complex structural configurations subjected to severe deterioration efficiently. The computer application will be employed to assess reliability of degraded structures in real-life engineering projects.

Faculty Supervisor:

Yi Liu;Fadi Oudah

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Partner:

NOEL Consultants

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

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