Chapter 9: Design of Structures
The following sections are included:
Introduction
Basics of Probabilistic Design
Introduction
Probability of failure
Levels of probabilistic design
Level II Demonstration
Equations
Two probability distributions
One single distribution
Example calculations
Extension to More Complex Designs
Encounter Probability
Level I Design
Risk and Damage
The Design Wave
Wave statistics
Equivalence of design wave height and failure probability
Offshore design wave height
Design wave height for non-breaking waves
Design wave height for breaking waves
Model study
Water Levels