The dead load D on a structure is to be modeled as a normal random variable with a mean value of 150 kN and a coefficient of variation of 10 percent. a) Determine the probability that D is equal to 130 kN.

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The dead load D on a structure is to be modeled as a normal random variable with a mean value of 150 kN and a coefficient of variation of 10 percent.

  1. a) Determine the probability that D is equal to 130 kN.
  2. b) Determine the probability that D is less than or equal to 120 kN.
  3. c) Determine the probability that D is between 120 kN and 170 kN.
  4. d) Determine the probability that D is greater than 180 kN.

 

The dead load D on a structure is to be modeled as a normal random variable with a mean value of
150 kN and a coefficient of variation of 10 percent.
a) Determine the probability that D is equal to 130 kN.
b) Determine the probability that D is less than or equal to 120 kN.
c) Determine the probability that D is between 120 kN and 170 kN.
d) Determine the probability that D is greater than 180 kN.
Transcribed Image Text:The dead load D on a structure is to be modeled as a normal random variable with a mean value of 150 kN and a coefficient of variation of 10 percent. a) Determine the probability that D is equal to 130 kN. b) Determine the probability that D is less than or equal to 120 kN. c) Determine the probability that D is between 120 kN and 170 kN. d) Determine the probability that D is greater than 180 kN.
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