Reliability-based inspection planning with application to orthotropic bridge deck structures subjected to fatigue.
Document type:
Konferenzbeitrag
Author(s):
Schneider, R.; Thöns, S.; Straub, D.
Abstract:
A reliability-based approach to inspection planning for welded steel structures subjected to high
cycle fatigue is presented in the current document. Inspections are an effective means to control the progress
of fatigue deterioration and the presented approach allows to determine the minimum required inspection effort
so that the considered structure complies with the given risk acceptance criteria in terms of target reliability
throughout its service life.