Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to:

(1) apply probability theory to formulate structural reliability problems;

(2) analyze and model extreme events using appropriate extreme value distributions;

(3) evaluate the reliability of structural components using classical reliability theory, first-order second-moment (FOSM) analysis, advanced FOSM analysis, and first-order reliablity analysis;

(4) analyze multiple failure modes using systems reliability concepts;

(5) design and implement Monte Carlo simulation techniques for reliablity analysis;

(6) interpret and apply probability-based codified design principles;

(7) demonstrate an understanding of seismic fragility and vulnerability models.