Reliability of Geotechnical Structures in ISO2394
Advancing Reliability in Geotechnical Design Practices
KK Phoon editor JV Retief editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:30th Jun '20
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This book focuses on the probabilistic design of geotechnical structures, offering guidance aligned with ISO2394:2015 and enhancing reliability-based design practices.
This book provides essential data, methods, and examples that can be applied for the probabilistic design of geotechnical structures, aligning with the topics outlined in Annex D. This includes uncertainty representation of geotechnical design parameters, statistical characterization of multivariate geotechnical data, model factors, and various implementation issues in geotechnical engineering. The comprehensive approach ensures that practitioners have the tools necessary for effective design in a complex field.
The latest 4th edition of the international standard on the principles of reliability for load-bearing structures, ISO2394:2015, features a new Annex D specifically dedicated to the reliability of geotechnical structures. This annex emphasizes the identification and characterization of critical elements in the geotechnical reliability-based design process. The book serves as a valuable resource for geotechnical engineers, providing extensive data and information to support both semi-probabilistic and fully probabilistic design approaches, grounded in established geotechnical knowledge and experience.
The introduction of Reliability of Geotechnical Structures in ISO2394 offers an overview of how reliability can complement existing norms in geotechnical practice. It addresses scenarios where limited site-specific data can be enriched with objective regional data and subjective judgments from comparable sites. The principles of reliability outlined in ISO2394:2015 create a harmonized foundation for structural and geotechnical design. The subsequent chapters delve into uncertainty representation, statistical characterization, and various design methods, reinforcing the objectives of Annex D to enhance geotechnical reliability-based design while adhering to the reliability principles set forth by ISO2394:2015.
"From a geotechnical perspective, the key departure of the current ISO2394:2015 from previous versions is the introduction of a new informative Annex D on “Reliability of Geotechnical Structures [...] The book unlocks the general principles of reliability as presented in this 4th edition of ISO 2394 for extended application in geotechnical practice effectively. The resulting systematic application of reliability based geotechnical design will consequently be soundly founded on the reputable international standard. It is a must-read for designing geotechnical structures in compliance with ISO2394."
Book Review in the ISSMGE Bulletin (Oct 2016)
"Structural and geotechnical engineers sometimes seem to live in different worlds. They use different words, different methods and different concepts. Usually the geotechnical engineer has only a very limited knowledge of steel and concrete structures while soil is an unknown material for the structural engineer. And yet: they both are working on the same structure and that structure can only function properly if all aspects are taken care of in a consistent way.
When preparing the ISO 2394, Basis of Structural Design, the writing panel had a clear vision that this document should be valid and useful for all structural aspects of design and assessment, regardless of the material and including the foundation. In every chapter and in every statement it was checked whether this indeed was the case. A special annex was completely devoted to geotechnical aspects. It is good to see that this initiative has been picked up by the authors of this book, which is in the first place a reflection on the contents of ISO 2394, but also a very useful extension with data, methods and examples. It certainly also helps to close some of the gaps mentioned above.
The book may be of a great help for everyone who wants to deal in a serious and systematic way with scatter and unc
ISBN: 9780367574468
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
248 pages