Reliability Based Design

Presented by Thomas Kinney

Reliability Based Design (LRFD): The Interface Between Geotechnical and Structural Engineers

• Basis of Allowable Stress Design (ASD) in Geotechnical Engineering
• Basis of Reliability-Based Design in Geotechnical Engineering
• Basis of Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) with Emphasis on Washington State Department of Transportation Bridge Design Manual Procedures
• Results of a Geotechnical Investigation
• Field Explorations
• Laboratory Analyses
• Engineering Calculations
• Examples of Foundation and Retaining Structure Design Comparing ASD and LRFD
• Using Reliability-Based Design to Determine the Proper Scope of the Geotechnical Investigation Needed
• Interaction Between Structural and Geotechnical Engineers

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