Adaptive response surface techniques in reliability estimation

Michael Havbro Faber Nielsen, Ib Enevoldsen, John Dalsgaard Sørensen

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Abstract

Problems in connection with estimation of the reliability of a component modelled
by a limit state function including noise or first order discontinuitics are considered. A gradient free adaptive response surface algorithm is developed. The algorithm applies second order polynomial surfaces determined from central composite designs. In a two phase algorithm the second order surface is adjusted to the domain of the most likely failure point and both FORM and SORM estimates are obtained.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication6th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability
Publication date1993
Pages1247-1264
Publication statusPublished - 1993
Externally publishedYes

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