Risk Analysis in Engineering and Economics
2nd Edition
Published on 18. March 2014
640 pages
978-1-040-06051-3 (ISBN)
Description
Risk Analysis in Engineering and Economics is required reading for decision making under conditions of uncertainty. The author describes the fundamental concepts, techniques, and applications of the subject in a style tailored to meet the needs of students and practitioners of engineering, science, economics, and finance. Drawing on his extensive e
Reviews / Votes
Praise for the First Edition"This book ambitiously tackles risk analysis from the ground up. ... an excellent reference for individuals studying in a variety of risk-related disciplines. ... enlightening [examples]...attractive to students approaching risk studies from a variety of substantive backgrounds. ... Advanced students are likely to find Ayyub's treatments...exceedingly valuable."
-Journal of the American Statistical Association, June 2004, Vol. 99, No. 466
"... a good textbook and reference. The mix of engineering and economics is well balanced. ... Valuable for students after college and useful for professional engineers."
-Technometrics, August 2004, Vol. 46, No. 3
Praise for the Second Edition
"... one of a kind in the market. ... I am not aware of books that cover the subject in as comprehensive a manner."
-Professor Nii O. Attoh-Okine, University of Delaware, Newark, USA
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-040-06051-3 (9781040060513)
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Person
Bilal M. Ayyub is professor of civil and environmental engineering at University of Maryland, College Park and director of the Center for Technology and Systems Management at A. James Clark School of Engineering. Highly decorated and widely published, he holds degrees from Kuwait University and the Georgia Institute of Technology. A fellow of ASCE, ASME, SRA, and SNAME, as well as a senior member of IEEE, he has completed research and development projects for entities including the National Science Foundation, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, Navy, Department of Homeland Security, and private insurance and engineering firms.
Content
Introduction. Risk Analysis Methods. System Definition and Structure. Reliability Assessment. Failure Consequences and Severity. Engineering Economics and Finance. Risk Control Methods. Data for Risk Studies. Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics. Failure Data. References and Bibliography. Index.
