Interacting Particle System-based Estimation of Reach Probability for a Generalized Stochastic Hybrid System

This paper studies estimation of reach probability for a generalized stochastic hybrid system (GSHS). For diffusion processes a well-developed approach in reach probability estimation is to introduce a suitable factorization of the reach probability and then to estimate these factors through simulation of an Interacting Particle System (IPS)....

Ultimate limit state design for linings of bored tunnels: Tübbingbemessung im Grenzzustand der Tragfähigkeit beim Schildvortrieb

According to modern design codes, such as the Eurocode 7, also Soil Retaining structures should be designed according to Ultimate Limit State analysis, see [1]. From an economic point of view, the design of the lining, i.e. the thickness and reinforcement of it, would be optimal if the loading during construction is less critical than the...