Question: Consider the structure shown in Figure. The distributed load, w , is random variable with mean value = 6 . 5 k / ft and

Consider the structure shown in Figure. The distributed load, w, is random variable with mean value=6.5 k/ft and COV=0.25. Assume other loads can be neglected. Both members are made of perfectly ductile material. For beam AC, consider only the negative moment at point B (do not consider the maximum positive moment between A and B). The mean-moment carrying capacity at B, RAC, is 95 k-ft and its COV is 15 percent. Tension member DB is made up of two parallel bars, each with the mean tensile strength of 60 k and COV=0.12. Calculate the system reliability index assuming that all members are uncorrelated. beam AB=10ft, AC=15ft , and tension rod DB =9ft and the load distrubuted on member AC

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