In many practical applications of structural reliability analysis, one is interested in knowing the sensitivity of the probability of failure to design parameters that enter the definition of the limit-state function. This information is required for example in reliability-based design optimization. Parameter sensitivities are obtained by FORM/SORM, in terms of the sensitivity of the respective...

Cover picture: a typical part of the Dutch dike, divided in sections and modeled by finite elements. LEGAL NOTICE The publisher is not responsible for the use which might be made of following information. PRINTED IN THE NETHERLANDS In the name of who creates and owns souls and thoughts, the most precious things that one can think about. A. Ferdousi, 970 AC This book is dedicated to Ali and Ghad...

Human reliability quantification (HRQ) methods are becoming increasingly important in risk and accident assessment in systems these terms are usually related to (hi-tech industrial systems, including nuclear and chemical plants). These methods began to intensively develop after numerous accidents caused by human error or inadequate activity of people who controlled and managed complex technolog...

Optimization Methods for Power Grid Reliability