Updating reliability of instrumented geotechnical systems via simple Monte Carlo simulation
Resource
Journal of GeoEngineering,1(2),71-78.
Journal
Journal of GeoEngineering
Journal Volume
1
Journal Issue
2
Pages
71-78
Date Issued
2006
Date
2006
Author(s)
Ching, J.
Abstract
In this research, a new method is proposed to update reliability based on data recorded by instruments and sensors installed on geotechnical systems. The method is founded on Bayesian analysis and Monte Carlo simulation and is capable of estimating the functional relationship between the updated failure probability and the monitoring value. It is shown that as long as the probability distribution of the uncertainties and the mathematical model of the target system are given, this relationship can be obtained prior to the monitoring process. This new method may be applied to safety monitoring of in-construction geotechnical systems and monitoring of existing geotechnical systems.
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Type
journal article