Practice Reliability Index - 14.3.1.4 | 14. DESIGN PHILOSOPHIES of ACI and AISC CODES | Structural Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What does the Reliability Index measure?

💡 Hint: Think about what it assesses regarding safety.

Question 2

Easy

Define normal distribution.

💡 Hint: Consider its shape in graphs.

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Question 1

What is the Reliability Index?

  • A measure of design complexity
  • A metric for structural safety
  • An industry standard

💡 Hint: Think about what aspect of structures the index evaluates.

Question 2

Is a Reliability Index of 3.0 considered safe?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider industry standards.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the Reliability Index for a structural system with a mean resistance of 75kN, mean load of 60kN, and standard deviation of 12kN. Interpret your results.

💡 Hint: Use the equation of β and apply the values correctly.

Question 2

A bridge has a Reliability Index of 2.0. It undergoes modifications that improve material strength. Predict how this will affect the Reliability Index and discuss why.

💡 Hint: Think about how changes in material properties directly affect resistance.

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