Reliability Analysis of Systems with a Complex Structure Using Monte Carlo Approach

Abstract Nowadays the systems have often a complex structure and it is relatively difficult to ensure their reliability. Therefore it is important to predict reliability of systems already at design phase. This way is suitable for the prevention of the frequently failures. Prevention of frequently failures means a higher lifetime and cost savings for producer. This paper deals with a modern approach of quantitative reliability analysis – using the Monte Carlo statistical reliability analysis and its comparison with the conventional approaches. The Monte Carlo method is explained at a fundamental level with emphasis on its application in reliability analysis of systems with a complex structure.