Practice Ultimate Strength Method - 14.3 | 14. DESIGN PHILOSOPHIES of ACI and AISC CODES | Structural Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is the normal distribution?

💡 Hint: Think of a bell curve.

Question 2

Easy

Define reliability index.

💡 Hint: What does it tell you about safety?

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Question 1

What property characterizes the normal distribution?

  • Asymmetrical
  • Symmetrical
  • Neither

💡 Hint: Think about the bell curve shape.

Question 2

The reliability index of a structure is calculated to assess its:

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the implication of low vs high index.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given that a concrete structure has an expected load of 750 MPa, and the mean resistance is 900 MPa with a standard deviation of 80 MPa, what is the reliability index?

💡 Hint: Use Z-score concepts to find probabilities.

Question 2

Discuss why understanding the normal distribution impacts engineering decisions on safety factors.

💡 Hint: Think about practical implications in structural design.

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