Higher Moments Descriptions of Uncertain Quantities in the Analysis of Structural Components
Maximum-entropy and asymptotic models for probability densities with application to the uncertain behavior of a structural component are considered. In particular, they are studied with...
Experience in Model Adjustment by Parameter Estimation Methods
If the computational model is uncertain and if measured data of the system exist, system identification approaches lead to an improved computational model with known confidence. After...
Active Control of Structures Under Stochastic Base Excitation with a Predominant Frequency
Active control of structures under stochastic base excitation is investigated. The synthesis of an active control system discussed in the study is based on the use of stochastic control...
Application of Probabilistic Approach for Crack Growth Damage Accumulation in Metallic Structures
Two stochastic crack growth approaches (i.e., 'general' and 'analytical') are presented and evaluated for predicting the crack growth...
Potential Applicability of Mathematical Statistics in Stochastic Modelling of Failure Phenomena
Failure phenomena should be investigated clearly with a good understanding of engineering uncertainties associated with strength of the material as well as randomly applied load. In this...
Fatigue Reliability of Components Containing Microstructural Flaws
A probabilistic crack growth model is presented in which the different stages of crack growth including the small crack regime are taken into account. The microstructural parameter determining...
Probabilistic Analysis of the Ghonem and Dore Data
A two-state Markov process model for fatigue crack growth is utilized with experimental fatigue crack growth data reported by H. Ghonem and S. Dore to study the effect of stress ratio...
Diffusion Models of Fatigue Crack Growth with Sequence Effects Due to Stationary Random Loads
A new fatigue crack growth model that includes load sequence effects is formulated. This model includes a load history dependent parameter, the reset stress, which reflects the state of...
Damage Process of Composite Material with Randomly Oriented Fibers
A numerical procedure is formulated to make clear the damage process of composite materials with randomly oriented fibers. These composites often have complicated fiber oriented states,...
A Computationally Efficient Solution Procedure for Stationary Two-State Problems in Stochastic Mechanics
A numerical procedure is presented for the solution of stationary two-state Markov process problems with a single source. The proposed solution method combines finite element and finite...
Objective Comparison of Fatigue Crack Growth Laws
This paper presents objective criteria for choosing between different fatigue crack growth laws to represent a material's fatigue behavior based on a data set containing multiple...
Open World Problems in Structural Reliability
A closed world model represents total knowledge about everything in a particular system. An open world model represents partial knowledge where some things are known to be true, some are...
Structural Safety and Satisfaction
The mathematical program of a cost extremum constrained by safety, functional and other statements is a comfortable image of design. In this paper the various components of this program...
Probabilistic Models for Loads Due to Bulk Solids
This paper presents two probabilistic models for loads due to bulk solids. One model seeks to obtain an accurate presentation of the loads; the model is used as a basis for a systematic...
Load Modelling for Single Story Steel Buildings
Realistic load assumptions for single story buildings are thus far complicated by the insufficient state of the modelling of individual loads as random variables or stochastic processes...
Modelling of Damage Due to Structural Failure
A multistage method of simulating failure situations associated with collapse of structures is described. Method is applied to evaluate statistical characteristics of the size and cost...
Probabilistic Traffic Load Models and Extreme Loads on a Bridge
This paper contains a summary of the intensive traffic measurements collected in France and Europe, and of the probabilistic distributions adopted for the main parameters. The evaluation...
Parameter Identification and State Estimation of Structure Models in Shaking Table Test
In this paper physical parameters and inner states of structure can be estimated from the input and responses in shaking table test by means of Extended Kalman Filter (SIEKA). Comparing...
Verification of NESSUS Code on Space Propulsion Components
Application of probabilistic finite element method to the structural analysis of typical space propulsion components such as turbine blades and high pressure ducts is reported. The study...
Industrial Strength 3-D
Williams assesses the benefits of using three-dimensional computer modeling in the design of industrial structures, comparing the reality in which the computer is a useful tool for engineers...
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