Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
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.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
Type:
Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium; Jan 28, 1975 - Jan 30, 1975; Washington, DC
Format:
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