Papers by Keyword: Reliability Analysis

Abstract: In this paper, the Reliability Analysis with utilizing a Monte Carlo simulation (MCS) process was conducted on the equation of the collapse potential predicted by ANN to study its reliability when utilized in a situation of soil that has uncertainty in its properties. The prediction equation utilized in this study was developed previously by the authors. The probabilities of failure were then plotted against a range of uncertainties expressed in terms of coefficient of variation. As a result of reliability analysis, it was found that the collapse potential equation showed a high degree of reliability in case of uncertainty in gypseous sandy soil properties within the specified coefficient of variation (COV) for each property. When the COV ranges (0-100) for each soil properties under study, it was found also that the collapse potential equation is very well in predicting the collapse potential of gypseous sandy soils for all values of the COV lies between (0-100) % for initial water content and degree of saturation, and for values of the COV not exceed 11%, 19% for the initial dry unit weight and specific gravity respectively, as well as for the values of the COV not exceed 80%, 97% for the initial voids ratio and gypsum content respectively.

Abstract: An objective reliability analysis of structural members made of advanced cementitious composites must be based on good knowledge of stochastic properties of individual mechanical fracture parameters of utilized material models. The article presents a comprehensive approach to the design and assessment of precast structural elements including: The series of fracture tests of the two concrete mixtures with various ages in two configurations (three point bending and wedge splitting test, subsequent identification of material parameters using effective crack model, work of fracture method and artificial neural networks, execution of destructive tests of scaled structural members and creation of deterministic models of these tests using collected data. In subsequent phases of the project reliability analysis of tested beams will be carried out in order to obtain stochastic parameters of structural response of prestressed elements to shear load. The obtained data will be used to calibrate the analytical equation describing the response of element exposed to both normal and shear forces. The entire process will be concluded by reliability-based optimization of manufactured components.

Abstract: In this paper is given the use Weibull distribution (WD) as theoretical reliability model for analysis of the hydro-system of excavator SchRs 800, which is accepted on the basis of Pearson (χ²), Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS) and Cramér-von Mises (CvM) goodness-of-fit tests. The time of work without failure of the hydro-system of excavator SchRs 800 for accepted Weibull model of reliability for probability of 50 % is T_50%=0.3417⋅10³ [h], for probability of 80 % is T_80%=0.1884⋅10³ [h] and for probability of 90% is T_90%=0.127⋅10³ [h].

Abstract: The double derrick as an important part of the drilling rig hoisting system in deep sea oil and gas development, its working environment is much more complex than land rigs working environment. Therefore, in order to ensure the quality of drilling, it is very important to analyze the reliability of the deep double derrick structure and its dynamic load characteristic. Based on the ANSYS software to establish finite element model of double derrick, through the static analyzing to the derrick, get the stress distribution of the derrick structure in static action and the derrick stress deformation trend, provided a reference for evaluation of derrick. Selected the calculation method of double derrick overall reliability index, and according to the results of the finite element calculation of static strength calculated the double derrick overall reliability index, compared with the general standard, know that double derrick with high reliability.

Abstract: It is essential to design a control system for stamping process in Kuih Penderam production. The main problem is how to produce the Kuih Penderam due to high demand but low in energy consumption. The objective of this study is to convert the system of Kuih Penderam stamping process from manual system to automatic system. The system is consists of the software and components to be used. There are few components that have been use on designing the automatic system which is PLC systems, compressor, sensors, connectors and push buttons. The results of the reliability for the system shows that all the LED lights are function when the signal is connected to the PLC system on the circuit in a direct connection. This case show every components testing is working properly.

Abstract: As the basis for comprehensive integration of the aircraft, AFDX network has been widely used in avionics network. AFDX’s reliability analysis and verification is particularly important according to the requirements of airworthiness. The transmission process, components and functional contact between components of AFDX network is analyzed in this paper. Dynamic fault tree (DFT) is used to model AFDX network reliability according to network fault characteristics. This analysis process has two contributions for network reliability analysis. Firstly, the analysis of AFDX network failures is implemented to device-level, which is facilitated to quantitative calculations in engineering. Secondly, end system and switch system, the core subsystem in transmission of AFDX, are analyzed and modeled, besides fault of redundant network.

Abstract: A response surface method (RSM) for composite laminate structures is proposed in this paper, which is based on the moving Kriging interpolation. The substitute limit state function for failure criteria is discussed and constructed on series of deterministic finite element analysis. Combined with first order reliability method, reliabilities of composite laminate structures are subsequently obtained. Reliability analysis of a composite laminate plate, as a numerical example, is illustrated by the proposed method. The results demonstrate the practicability of the method.

Abstract: Saddle-shaped cable structure is a new form of prestressed structure. Its reliability need to be analyzed for a new type structure. According to the different failure modes, the finite element model of prestressed steel structure is established. By using APDL language, the program is created. Finally, the reliability index of the model for different failure modes is got by reliability analysis. The results Provides reference basis for mechanics performance evaluation of prestressed structure.

Abstract: There are many factors influencing the reliability allocation of CNC machine tools and some are difficult to analyze quantitatively, a comprehensive reliability allocation method is proposed using interval analysis, fuzzy comprehensive evaluation and analytic hierarchy process. Many influence factors were considered and endowed with different weight respectively according to the influence degree. In this paper, a reliability allocation model is proposed for CNC machine tools, which used interval number instead of real number to express uncertain information. It could make use of the field test information and experts’ experience comprehensively. Finally, the application of this method is illustrated with an example, and the results showed that the allocation method is feasible and effective for the reliability allocation of CNC machine tools.

Abstract: Today, digital protection has been widely used in the power system.Its reliability directly affects the safety operation of the entire system.However, the current study focused primarily on hardware reliability, less digital protection software reliability study.The purpose of this article is to study digital protection software reliability assessment method based on software module structure. Through the existing digital protection software reliability, performance and agility make quantitative prediction and evaluation, we analye the reliable type of digital protection software.This paper uses a "gray box" approach, namely the use of I-M chain approach. Then we come true the reliability analysis of digital protection software.