Calculation of reliability of structures using random sets
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There are many problems in which the available information is not precise enough to justify the use of numbers. In many engineering problems we cannot precisely measure the exact values of loads (e.g. wind loads, weight of vehicle etc.), material constant (particularly in bimechanics, geomechanics, wall structures, concrete structures and composite structures) and geometric characteristic (tolerances). In this paper to modelling of uncertain parameters random set theory was applied. Additionally a new algorithm of calculation bending moment envelope was presented. This algorithm is based on the finite element method.
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