Computational Analysis of Randomness in Structural Mechanics

<p>This volume details the computational aspects of stochastic analysis within the field of structural mechanics. It starts with examples that demonstrate the various random effects within the context of simple structural analysis models. It then reviews fundamental concepts from continuum mechanics and puts them in the perspective of modern numerical tools such as the finite element method. More advanced topics are developed step by step while gradually increasing the complexity of the structural and probabilistic analyses. The material is suitable for graduate students and for structural analysts wishing to explore the potential benefits of stochastic analysis.</p>