Conservative reliability index for epistemic uncertainty in reliability-based design optimization
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-018-1903-9
Abstract: In this paper, a simple but efficient concept of epistemic reliability index (ERI) is introduced for sampling uncertainty in input random variables under conditions where the input variables are independent Gaussian, and samples are unbiased.… read more here.
Keywords: reliability index; uncertainty; epistemic uncertainty; optimization ... See more keywords
The calculation of the reliability index in nonlinear problems: A new method
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2019.11.008
Abstract: Abstract The accurate estimation of the health (reliability) index is important to estimate probability of failure in the reliability assessment of structures. The conventional first-order reliability methods including the Hasofer-Lind, Rackwitz-Fiessler, and Monte Carlo could… read more here.
Keywords: reliability; proposed method; reliability index; nonlinear problems ... See more keywords
Reliability assessment of concrete under external sulfate attack
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cscm.2021.e00690
Abstract: Abstract The variability in characteristics of concrete material, such as pore size and chemical composition, has significant impact on the long-term performance of concrete structures under sulfate attack. This paper presents a reliability-based numerical model… read more here.
Keywords: reliability index; sulfate; time; sulfate attack ... See more keywords
Probabilistic analysis of piled earth platform under concrete floor slab
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sandf.2017.08.012
Abstract: Abstract This paper proposes a two-dimensional axisymmetric numerical modelling of an earth platform over a clayey sand improved by stiff vertical piles using a finite-difference continuum approach. The study focuses on the surface settlements and… read more here.
Keywords: reliability index; earth platform; analysis piled; probabilistic analysis ... See more keywords
Comparison of traffic reliability index with real traffic data
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DOI: 10.1140/epjds/s13688-017-0115-7
Abstract: Existing studies have developed different indices based on various approaches including network connectivity, delay time and flow capacity, estimating the traffic reliability states from different angles. However, these indices mainly estimate traffic reliability from single… read more here.
Keywords: traffic; reliability index; traffic reliability; reliability ... See more keywords
A novel reliability index approach and applied it to cushioning packaging design
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DOI: 10.1177/16878132221135992
Abstract: This paper is aimed at proposing a new approach to Reliability-based Design Optimization (RBDO) and applying it to cushioning packaging design with a highly nonlinear system. The problem is formulated as an RBDO problem, which… read more here.
Keywords: rbdo; index approach; reliability; design ... See more keywords
VsN, a Reliability-index of Shear-wave Measurement in Sonoelastography, Is Useful for the Diagnosis of Thyroid Tumor Malignancy
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DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12700
Abstract: Background/Aim: Shear wave measurement (SWM) is a new elastography modality that quantifies the shear wave velocity (Vs) and the percentage of the net effective shear wave velocity (VsN). This study examined whether these parameters could… read more here.
Keywords: index shear; shear wave; wave measurement; malignancy ... See more keywords
A Simple Third-Moment Reliability Index
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DOI: 10.3130/jaabe.16.171
Abstract: The third-moment (3M) method has been considered to be one of the most reliable methods for calculating structural reliability with high computing efficiency. This paper proposes a new 3M reliability index that has a wider… read more here.
Keywords: reliability; reliability index; third moment; method ... See more keywords