Finite element reliability methods using DIANA

Finite element relia.bility methods (FERM) a.re used for the analysis of a simply supported beam with a randomly distributed elastic stiffness. Two-noded Euler beam elements have been used to model the structure. The probability of exceeding a given threshold for the deflection at a certain point is calculated via FERM. The computer implementation makes use of the DIANA 5.0 finite element code