Structural Reliability Analysis and Prediction

Structural Reliability Analysis and Prediction, 3rd Edition, is an engineering textbook that presents a unified account of theory and techniques for analyzing the reliability of structures using probability theory. The text addresses safety evaluations for structures during design as well as existing, deteriorating structures.

Coverage focuses on defining failure and structural limit states, including serviceability and ultimate strength, alongside models used to describe structural strength and loading. The discussion connects theoretical principles to practical applications while avoiding undue mathematical rigour.

The 2017 edition adds a dedicated chapter on structural optimization within a reliability framework. It also introduces new examples and end-of-chapter problems to support student practice.