RISK CONTROL THROUGH CLASSIFICATION OF STRUCTURES AND RELIABILITY ASSURANCE

Close interrelation exist between the reliability model of a code of practice and the prevalent practices in quality assurance during the design and construction stages. The extent and level of the quality assurance measures depends on the perceived risk of failure of a particular structure and on the safety index implied in the code. A classification system for structural projects is proposed for guidance of the designer in selecting an appropriate quality assurance scheme. The need for a global risk control plan is discussed. (Author/TRRL)

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  Institution of Engineers

  11 National Circuit
  Barton, A.C.T.,   Australia 

  Institution of Engineers

  11 National Circuit
  Barton, A.C.T.,   Australia 
• Authors:
  • Gorenc, B E
• Publication Date: 1985-2

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 44-48
• Serial:
  • Institution of Engineers (Australia) Civ Eng Trans
  • Volume: CE2
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Institution of Engineers
  • ISSN: 0819-0259

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building codes; Classification; Coefficients; Design; Failure; Hazards; Mathematical models; Probability; Quality assurance; Quality control; Reliability; Risk assessment; Risk management; Safety; Standards; Structures; Ultimate load design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Models; Quality
• Geographic Terms: Australia
• Old TRIS Terms: Safety indicies
• ITRD Terms: 8006: Australia; 8513: Classification; 9011: Design (overall design); 3355: Engineering structure; 5520: Failure; 6452: Limit; 6534: Probability; 9063: Quality; 5504: Safety coefficient; 187: Specification (standard)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Data and Information Technology; Design; Highways; Law; Safety and Human Factors; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00399470
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 25 2004 2:44AM