Application of Complex Variable Method for Sensitivity Analysis in RBDO Using First Order Methods
Abstract
The approximate reliability analysis methods require accurate sensitivity information. In spite of being exact, the analytical sensitivity analysis is not always feasible. The popular finite difference (FD) method for sensitivity analysis is step-size dependent. Moreover, the calculation of optimal step-size in FD increases computation cost. The complex variable method (CVM) for sensitivity analysis is virtually independent of step-size. Moreover, due to increased computing power, the ease with which calculations can be handled in complex domain makes this method more desirable. Here, CVM is coupled with the first order approximation methods, viz, Saddlepoint and Mean-Value Methods. Examples are presented to demonstrate the application of CVM in RBDO. Copyright © 2005 SAE International.
Recommended Citation
B. P. Wang and X. Du, "Application of Complex Variable Method for Sensitivity Analysis in RBDO Using First Order Methods," SAE Technical Papers, SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers ), Jan 2005.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.4271/2005-01-0345
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0148-7191
Document Type
Article - Journal
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Citation
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text
Language(s)
English
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© 2005 SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers ), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2005
