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f estimated annual probability of failure

FOSM first-order second method

FS factor of safety

g nominal limit state function

P estimated incremental probability of occurrence

PEM Point estimate method

P f ∗

desirable probability of failure

N estimated life loss

SPANCOLD Spanish National Committee on Large Dams

USBR United States Bureau of Reclamation

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