EVALUATING CALCULATED RISK IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

The paper discusses how probability methodology can be used in the decision making process in geotechnical engineering. Subjects covered include: separating systematic and random errors when evaluating uncertainty in the stability of slopes; safety factors in connection with the analysis of liquefaction; optimizing the design of an embankment in the face of uncertainty concerning stability; risk evaluation for an industrial facility built over potentially liquefiable soils; and risk evaluation for earth dams. Even when a precise quantification of probability of failure is not possible, systematic formalation of an analysis aids greatly in understanding the major sources of risk and thus points the way for cost-effective remedial measures. Analyses of reliability and risk are potentially most valuable during the early stages of a project in guiding the decision as to whether or not to proceed and in helping to establish design criteria.

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  • Features: References;
  • Pagination: p. 145-188
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  • Accession Number: 00387007
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Engineering Index
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Aug 30 1984 12:00AM