ABSTRACT
In this chapter, Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) techniques are described in the context of reliability analysis of structures. Special emphasis is placed on the recent development of MCS for reliability analysis. In this context, generation of random numbers by low-discrepancy sequences (LDS) and subset Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) techniques are explained in some detail. The background to the introduction of such new techniques is also described in order for the readers to make understanding of the contents easier.
