Computational Platform for Predicting Lifetime System Reliability Profiles for Different Structure Types in a Network

Abstract

This paper presents a computational platform for predicting the lifetime system reliability profiles for different structure types located in an existing network. The computational platform has the capability to incorporate time-variant live load and resistance models. Following a review of the theoretical basis, the overall architecture of the computational platform is described. Finally, numerical examples of three existing bridges (i.e., a steel, a prestressed concrete, and a hybrid steel-concrete bridge) located in a network are briefly presented to demonstrate the capabilities of the proposed computational platform.