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Probability Based Structural Codes: Past and Future

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The evolution of structural codes during the present century is outlined. The description is centered on the design of buildings and public works of structural concrete and mainly reflects experience in Western Europe. Particular attention is paid to the introduction and generalised use of probabilistic concepts. Although most of the specific considerations refer to structural concrete, the fundamental concepts apply to other materials used in civil engineering : steel, masonry, timber, etc.

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Borges, J.F. (1997). Probability Based Structural Codes: Past and Future. In: Soares, C.G. (eds) Probabilistic Methods for Structural Design. Solid Mechanics and Its Applications, vol 56. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5614-1_15

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