Reliability-based topology optimization of uncertain building systems subject to stochastic excitation

• Published in: Structural safety Vol. 66; pp. 1 - 16
• Main Authors: Bobby, Sarah, Suksuwan, Arthriya, Spence, Seymour M.J., Kareem, Ahsan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2017
• Subjects: Monte Carlo simulation; Reliability-based design; Seismic engineering; Stochastic systems; Topology optimization; Topology optimization; Reliability-based design; Stochastic systems; Seismic engineering; Monte Carlo simulation

•A novel topology optimization approach is defined for uncertain and dynamic systems.•The strategy is designed to treat a wide variety of practical design scenarios.•The approach is centered on optimizing in a reliability-based design setting.•The method can handle first excursion constraints posed...