The interval estimation of reliability for probabilistic and non-probabilistic hybrid structural system

Abstract The aim of this paper is to improve evaluation of the reliability of probabilistic and non-probabilistic hybrid structural system. Based on the probabilistic reliability model and interval arithmetic, a new model of interval estimation for reliability of the hybrid structural system was proposed. Adequately considering all uncertainties affecting the hybrid structural system, the lower and upper bounds of reliability for the hybrid structural system were obtained through the probabilistic and non-probabilistic analysis. In the process of non-probabilistic analysis, the interval truncation method was used. In addition, a recognition method of the main failure modes in the hybrid structural system was presented. A five-bar statically indeterminate truss structure and an intermediate complexity wing structure were used to demonstrate the new model is more suitable for analysis and design of these structural systems in comparison with the probabilistic model. The results also show that the method of recognition of main failure modes is effective. In addition, range obtained through interval estimation is shown to be more credible than certain results of other reliability models.

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