Probabilistic Assessments of the Plate Using Monte Carlo Simulation

This paper presents the probabilistic analysis of the plate with a hole using several multiaxial high cycle fatigue criteria (MHFC). Dang Van, Sines, Crossland criteria were used and von Mises criterion was also considered for comparison purpose. Parametric finite element model of the plate was developed and several important random variable parameters were selected and Latin Hypercube Sampling Monte-Carlo Simulation (LHS-MCS) was used for probabilistic analysis tool. It was found that, different structural reliability and sensitivity factors were obtained using different failure criteria. According to the results multiaxial fatigue criteria are the most significant criteria need to be considered in assessing all the structural behavior especially under complex loadings.

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