STOCHASTIC PROBLEMS IN MECHANICS

The following papers were presented at the symposium: 1. General theory - General theory of stochastic processes by Srinivasan, Sk; Probability in optimization by Sankar Sergup, S and Fernando, TDH; A decision-theoretic formulation of design by Siu, WW-C and Lind, NC; Operational approach to the deformation of strucutred media by Axelrad, DR and Basu, S. 2. Dynamic systems - control of dynamical systems in the face of uncertain disturbances by Johnson, CD; Stochastic aspects of dynamic systems by Lin, YK; Application of martingales to optimum filtering and estimation by Prasad, T and Sinba, NK; Satability of weakly stochastic linear systems by ariaratnam, ST and Tam, DSF; An approach to analysis and modelling of earthquake data by Kozin, F and Gran, R. 3. Structural systems - structural system identification by Hart, GC and Torkamari, MAM; reliability of imperfection sensitive structures by Hansen, JS and Roorda, J; Dynamic buckling of structures with random imperfections by Amazigo, JC; Probabilistic treatments of column buckling problems by Augusti, G. 4. Simulation and numerical methods - digital simulation of random processes in engineering mechanics with the aid of FFT technique by Shinozuba, M; Digital simulation of narrow-band random processes by Kuak, YC and Lennox, WC; Spectral analysis of randomly sampled signals by Roberts, JB and Gaster, M; An experimental investigation of the random cutting forces and surface roughness characteristics in a turning operation by Rhakhit, AK, Sankar, TS and Osman, MOM. 5. Fatigue - probabilistic aspects of fatigue by Heller, RA; Stochastic aspects of frequency effects on the fatigue and fracture of bias-ply composite flawed plate specimens by Reibsnider, KL and Henneke, EG (II); An investigation of random fatigue failure of preloaded materials by Huang, TC and Lanz, RW. 6. Hydrology and fluid mechanics -stochastic aspects in hydrology by Matalas, NC; Peak distribution of random wave-current force by Tung, CC; Wave propagation along a random boundary, with application to Kelvin waves by Mysak, LA and Tang, CL; Stochastic prediction of extreme waves and sediment transport in coastal waters, by Yang, CY, Tayfun, MA and Hsiau, GC.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the Symposium on Stochastic Problems in Mechanics, University of Waterloo, September 24-26, 1973.
• Corporate Authors:

  University of Waterloo

  Solid Mechanics Division
  Waterloo, Ontario  Canada  N2L 3G1
• Authors:
  • Ariaratnam, S
  • Leipholz, H
• Publication Date: 1974

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 450 p.
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Waterloo University, Canada
  • Publisher: University of Waterloo
  • ISSN: 088898-007-8

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; Buckling; Columns; Conferences; Cracking; Deformation; Earthquakes; Hydrology; Loads; Mathematical analysis; Mathematical models; Mechanical fatigue; Mechanics; Optimization; Probability; Reviews; Simulation; Statistics; Stochastic processes; Volcanic rock; Volcanoes
• Candidate Terms: Spectral analysis of surface waves
• Uncontrolled Terms: Optimum
• Geographic Terms: Canada
• ITRD Terms: 6471: Analysis (math); 3455: Bridge; 5522: Buckling; 8018: Canada; 8525: Conference; 5211: Cracking; 5595: Deformation; 5579: Fatigue (mater); 4332: Hydrology; 5567: Load; 6473: Mathematical model; 6534: Probability; 9103: Simulation; 6555: Statistics; 4002: Volcanic
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Data and Information Technology; Design; Geotechnology; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Materials; Pavements; Planning and Forecasting; I10: Economics and Administration; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I26: Water Run-off - Freeze-thaw; I31: Bituminous Binders and Materials; I32: Concrete; I34: Steels and Metals; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00137667
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Report/Paper Numbers: Study No. 10 Proceeding
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 9 1977 12:00AM