Time-dependent reliability analysis of service-proven quay walls subject to corrosion-induced degradation

The assessment of service-proven quay walls subject to corrosion-induced degradation is inherently a time-dependent reliability problem. Two major challenges are the modelling of corrosion and taking into account the decrease of epistemic uncertainty throughout the quay wall’s service life. The main objective of this study is to examine the...

Target reliability indices for existing quay walls derived on the basis of the LQI criterion

General frameworks for reliability differentiation have evolved over time and are mainly developed for new buildings. However, recommendations for existing quay walls are lacking. In this study target reliability indices for assessing existing quay walls were derived by economic optimisation and by evaluating the Life Quality Index criterion ...

Risk-based target reliability indices for quay walls

Design codes and standards rely on generalised target reliability indices. It is unclear, however, whether these indices are applicable to the specific risk-profile of marine structures. In this study, target reliability indices for quay walls were derived from various risk acceptance criteria, such as economic optimisation, individual risk (IR)...

Methods for the estimation of loss of life due to floods: A literature review and a proposal for a new method

This article deals with methods for the estimation of loss of life due to flooding. These methods can be used to assess the flood risks and to identify mitigation strategies. The first part of this article contains a comprehensive review of existing literature. Methods have been developed for different types of floods in different regions. In...

Assessment of flood risk accounting for river system behaviour

Results of the Delft Cluster project 'General description of consequences of large scale flooding'