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Probabilistic analysis of an impulsively loaded deep‐based structure
Author(s) -
Harren S. V.,
Fossum A. F.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
international journal for numerical and analytical methods in geomechanics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.419
H-Index - 91
eISSN - 1096-9853
pISSN - 0363-9061
DOI - 10.1002/nag.1610150705
Subject(s) - randomness , probabilistic logic , finite element method , structural engineering , probabilistic analysis of algorithms , base (topology) , stress (linguistics) , computer science , engineering , mathematics , mathematical analysis , artificial intelligence , statistics , linguistics , philosophy
A deep‐based (i.e. deeply buried) structure subjected to stress wave loading is analyzed probabilistically. The finite element method, coupled with a fast probability integration technique, is used to perform the analysis. Randomness due to uncertainties in loading and stratum material properties is addressed. The results presented, although for an idealized linear elastodynamic problem, clearly demonstrate that more realistic probabilistic analyses of impulsively loaded deep‐base structures are feasible.