Probability and statistics in civil engineering: An introduction - Softcover

G.N. Smith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0893972517 ISBN 13: 9780893972516

Publisher: Nichols Publishing Company, 1986

Synopsis

The application of statistics to civil engineering design is a new and developing field, and the growing acceptance of limit state design is encouraging the use of probability theory for determining values. A further development is the use of the reliability index in geotechnical design, now becoming recognised as a powerful alternative to the use of partial safety factors. This book presents a straightforward summary of the most important aspects of statistics and probability theory that are relevant in civil engineering, particularly in the field of soil mechanics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nichols Publishing Company
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0893972517
• ISBN 13: 9780893972516
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 244