Scalable uncertainty and reliability analysis by integration of advanced Monte Carlo simulation and generic finite element solvers

  • Authors:
  • M. F. Pellissetti;G. I. Schuëller

  • Affiliations:
  • Institute of Engineering Mechanics, University of Innsbruck, Technikerstrasse 13, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria;Institute of Engineering Mechanics, University of Innsbruck, Technikerstrasse 13, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria

  • Venue:
  • Computers and Structures
  • Year:
  • 2009

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Abstract

This contribution describes how the uncertainty associated with structures can be modeled and analyzed, in context with state-of-the-art FE software and modern computing infrastructure. Uncertainty modeling with high-dimensional random variables and random fields motivates the adoption of advanced Monte Carlo methods for reliability analysis. On the implementation side, object-orientation and parallelization have been embraced to ensure flexibility and performance. A novel, Matlab-based toolkit, COSSAN-X, embodying these characteristics, is presented. The application to a satellite under harmonic excitation and a turbine blade under centrifugal loading indicates the importance of considering spatial fluctuations and the scalability with respect to realistic FE models.