THE APPLICATION OF LEVEL-II RELIABILITY THEORY

Authors
LANGLEY RS RIBAS CS
Citation
Rs. Langley et Cs. Ribas, THE APPLICATION OF LEVEL-II RELIABILITY THEORY, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part G, Journal of aerospace engineering, 209(G4), 1995, pp. 291-298
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Aerospace Engineering & Tecnology","Engineering, Mechanical
Journal title
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part G, Journal of aerospace engineering → ACNP
ISSN journal
09544100
Volume
209
Issue
G4
Year of publication
1995
Pages
291 - 298
Database
ISI
SICI code
0954-4100(1995)209:G4<291:TAOLRT>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Level II reliability theory provides an approximate method whereby the reliability of a complex engineering structure which has multiple str ength and loading variables may be estimated. This technique has been applied previously to both civil and offshore structures with consider able success. The aim of the present work is to assess the applicabili ty of the method for aircraft structures, and to this end landing gear design is considered in detail. It is found that the technique yields useful information regarding the structural reliability, and further it enables the critical design parameters to be identified.