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4 Time-Dependent Reliability Analysis 103
4.1 Background 104
4.2 First Passage Probability Method 105
4.3 Gamma Process Concept 108
4.4 Monte Carlo Simulation Method 114
References 116
Further Reading 117

5 Case Studies on the Application of Structural Reliability Analysis
Methods 119

5.1 Case Study 1-Oil and Gas Steel Pipes in USA 120
5.2 Case Study 2-Mild Steel Water Pipes in Australia 130
5.3 Case Study 3-Cast Iron Water Mains in the UK 141
5.4 Case Study 4-Concrete Sewer Pipes in the UK 151
Symbols 163
References 169
Further Reading 171

Index 173