Practice Target Values for Reliability Index - 14.3.1.5 | 14. DESIGN PHILOSOPHIES of ACI and AISC CODES | Structural Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is a reliability index?

💡 Hint: Think about how safe it is.

Question 2

Easy

Why is a higher reliability index preferred?

💡 Hint: What does a high number signify?

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Question 1

What does a reliability index of β = 3.5 indicate?

  • Very high probability of failure
  • Low probability of failure
  • No probability of failure

💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between the number and safety.

Question 2

True or False: A higher reliability index is disadvantageous.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the safety of buildings.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Propose a strategy for a building in a hurricane-prone area to achieve a reliability index higher than β = 4. Discuss materials, design, and safety factors.

💡 Hint: Think about what unique challenges hurricanes pose to structures.

Question 2

Given a series of buildings with reliability indices ranging from β = 2.5 to β = 4.2, analyze their safety measures and recommend improvements for those below β = 3.5.

💡 Hint: What failures have occurred in low-index structures before?

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