First-order reliability method
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The first-order reliability method, (FORM), is a semi-probabilistic reliability analysis method devised to evaluate the reliability of a system.
The accuracy of the method can be improved by averaging over many samples, which is known as Line Sampling.
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References
- Verderaime, V. (1994) "Illustrated Structural Application of Universal First-Order Reliability Method", NASA Technical Paper 3501
- Cizelj, L.; Mavko, B.; Riesch-Oppermann, H. (1994) "Application of first and second order reliability methods in the safety assessment of cracked steam generator tubing", Nuclear Engineering and Design, 147
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