On the Evaluation of Failure Probability on Monolithic Vertical Wall Breakwaters

H. F. Burcharth, Jørgen S. Sørensen, E. Christiani

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Abstract

The paper presents a level II, FORM-evaluation of the reliability against sliding of a caisson breakwater. Further, a reliability-based optimal design procedure for breakwaters exposed to multifailure mode is discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWave Barriers in Deepwaters : Proceedings of International Workshop on Wave Barriers in Deepwaters, January 1994, Port and Harbour Research Institute, Yokosuka, Japan
Number of pages11
Place of PublicationYokosuka
PublisherPort and Harbour Research Institute
Publication date1994
Pages458-468
Publication statusPublished - 1994
EventProceedings of International Workshop on Wave Barriers in Deepwaters - Port and Harbour Research Institute, Yokosuka, Japan
Duration: 10 Jan 199414 Jan 1994

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of International Workshop on Wave Barriers in Deepwaters
LocationPort and Harbour Research Institute
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityYokosuka
Period10/01/199414/01/1994

Keywords

  • Reliability
  • Sliding Failure
  • Design Optimization
  • Multifailure Modes

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