Introduction

Marek: Towards Simulation-Based Probabilistic Codified Structural Design [Presentation]

Keynote Lecture

Schuëller: Past, Present and Future of Simulation-based Structural Analysis [in printed part of Volume 2]

Session 1

Haldar: Basic Simulation Concepts Applicable in Codified Design

Marek and Brozzetti: From Deterministic to Probabilistic Way of Thinking in Structural Engineering

Vanura: Editional comments on session 1

Session 2

Mack: Statistical Issues on Simulation Techniques in Structural Engineering

Fegan: Issues in SBRA - The Simulation of Correlated Random Variables Using the Karhunen-Loeve Transform (KLT)

Guštar: Random variables representation in simulation techniques [Presentation]

Phoon, Quek and Huang: Discussion on “Issues in Simulation Based Reliability Assessment” by George R. Fegan [Presentation]

Session 3

Nemec: Snow and Wind Load

Nowak: Loads and Load Combination Models for Bridges [Presentation]

Fischer: To the Discussion on the Earthquake Loading in SiBRA

Vaidogas: Accidental loads: codification of simulation-based procedures for predicting load characteristics [Presentation]

Guštar: Loadings representation in SBRA method [Presentation]

Hanzlík: Two-component wind rosette application [Presentation]

Simiu, Sadek, Whalen, Jang, Lu, Diniz, Grazini and Riley: Database-Assisted Design for Wind Loading

Hudák: Multi-component representation of crane-girder loading [Presentation]

Pustka: SBRA method as a tool for reliability analysis of structural members exposed to multi-component load effects [Presentation]

Lokaj and Solar: Horizontal and Vertical Loads of Bells by Swinging

Konecný: Parametric study of the Safety of a Steel Bar using SBRA Method [Presentation]

Marek: Simulation-based Reliability Assessment - SBRA [Presentation]

Václavek: Probabilistic Modelling of Loading Combination of APT and MLE Approach [Presentation]

Session 4

Marek: Reference Function and Reference Values in SBRA

Mencík: The role of reference values - Examples

Rozlívka and Fajkus: Yield Strength and Dimension Deviations of Ipe Sections - Realistic Histograms of Czech Steels [Presentation]

Tikalsky: Reference Values for Durability Based Performance Design Criteria [Presentation]

Teplý: Reference Value vs. codes and design approaches

Session 5

Pustka: Reliability analysis of a steel frame (pilot study) [Presentation]

Kmet, Tomko and Brda: Application of Modern Simulation Methods in Reliability Analysis of Nonlinear Cable Structures

Šejnoha, Kalousková and Novotná: Simulation–Based Reliability Assessment of Structural Systems

Li, Marek and Cheung: Applications of Sbra Using ‘APT’ and ‘MLE’ Approaches

Pirner: The SBRA method as the powerful technique for probabilistic design in aerodynamics and aeroelasticity of civil engineering structures

Praks: Numerical Aspects of Simulation Based Reliability Assessment of Systems

Václavek: Unbraced Frame as Simple Series System [Presentation]

Session 6

Pustka and Marek: Lifetime prediction of steel component exposed to time-dependent corrosion effects

Vlk: Fatigue-Reliability Assessment of Steel Structures

Teplý: Storage tank corrosion, loading scenario and probability of failure

Tikalsky: Durability Assessment of Structures [Presentation]

Session 7

Wolinski: Teaching reliability concepts in civil engineering using simulation techniques [Presentation]

Brozzetti and Marek: Teaching Reliability

Konecný: Safety assesment of a steel frame using current code and SBRA method [Presentation]

Laschober: Two Component Load Effect Combination [Presentation]

Session 8

Cheung: Codes, Databases, Software and Application of Internet

Marek: Serviceability Assessment – From LRFD to SBRA

Li and Cheung: Reliability assessment in highway bridge design

Konecný: Safety Assessment of a Frame

Krivý: Reliability assessment of a steel column according to SBRA method and CSN 73 1401 [Presentation]

Rieger: Reliability assessment of composite steel concrete cross section of roadway bridge [Presentation]

Csóková: Serviceability assessment according to SBRA [Presentation]

Pustka: Lifetime prediction of steel component exposed to time-dependent corrosion effects [Presentation]

Vanura: Designer’s Conflict of Safety vs. Economy [Presentation]

Session 9

Harte and Graffmann: Action and reaction in case of complex building projects - simulations for glass-roof and railway bridges of Lehrter Bahnhof Berlin [Presentation]

Alpsten: On the use of reliability assessment methods for structural design

Pustka and Marek: Reliability assessment of a beam according to SBRA method and Eurocode [Presentation]

Phoon, Quek and Huang: Digital simulation algorithms for second-order stochastic processes [Presentation]

Schueremans and Van Gemert: Using Monte Carlo and Directional Sampling combined with an Adaptive Response Surface for system reliability evaluation [Presentation]

Teplý, Novák, Pukl and Cervenka: Simulation-based reliability assessment of concrete structures [Presentation]

Phoon, Quek and Huang: Issues Relating to Stochastic Simulation Using Karhunen-Loeve Expansion

Lokaj: Timber Beam Reliability Assessment

Hlavácek: Optimization Study of Beam with Sudden Profile Change [Presentation]

Lokaj: Structural Timber Components Reliability Assessment with Considering Reduction of Structural Timber Strength in Time [Presentation]

Vanura: Alternative Simulation Core for Material Reliability Assessments [Presentation]

Assignment

Václavek and Marek: Reliability Assessment of an Unbraced Frame with Leaning Columns (Assignment)