PROBABILISTIC STUDY OF SAFETY CRITERIA FOR DESIGN.

Investigation to illustrate how a design format based on acceptable risk criterion might be developed. The extended reliability model is used as the basis. An attempt is made to give structural reliability analysis a sense of perspective. A discussion of the extended reliability model. The formulation of the flexural and shear resistance models for a concrete beam with tension reinforcement and a model for studying columns subjected to eccentric loading. Load models for permanent, short, and long term gravity loads, and lateral wind loads. Some practical recommendations for the development of reliability-based design criteria.