WSEAS Transactions on Applied and Theoretical Mechanics
Print ISSN: 1991-8747, E-ISSN: 2224-3429
Volume 14, 2019
Stochastic Aspects of the Plastic Limit
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Abstract: This study addresses the significance of randomness for the plastic limit of perfectly plastic solids and structures. The response to random input is analyzed, the improvement of the load carrying capacity is considered along with the issue of robustness against randomness, and the probability of failure is explored in the context of reliability assessment. Application of the theoretical statements is demonstrated on a single as well as simple example. Eventually, system reliability is discussed for assemblies of structural components.