Some fundamentals of reliability analysis as applicable to aerospace structures are reviewed, and the concept of a test option is introduced. A decision methodology, based on statistical decision theory, is developed for determining the most cost-effective design factor and method of testing for a given structural assembly. The method is applied to several Saturn V and Space Shuttle structural assemblies as examples. It is observed that the cost and weight features of the design have a significant effect on the optimum decision.


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    Title :

    Decision theory in structural reliability


    Contributors:
    Thomas, J. M. (author) / Hanagud, S. (author) / Hawk, J. D. (author)

    Conference:

    Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium ; 1975 ; Washington, DC


    Publication date :

    1975-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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