The probabilistic model for system reliability analysis of a steel plane and spatial trusses

Abstract

The article focuses on the system reliability analysis of steel trusses (plane and spatial). The computations are realized by the use of a developed by the author C++ code. The following loads are taken into account: self-weight, weight of coverings, wind and snow. The limit state function is defined as a difference between the bearing capacity and the effect of action of an element. The paper presents how effective tool is the system reliability analysis compared with traditional structural design methods. The methods of transforming Gumbel distribution into normal and generating random variables are described.