Abstract: In this paper, a reliability sensitivity analysis methodology for the kinematic accuracy of rack-and-pinion steering linkages (RPSLs) is developed. The direct linearization method is applied to ...

Abstract: The perturbation method, the Edgeworth series, the reliability-based optimization, the reliability sensitivity technique, and the robust design are employed to present a practical and effective ...

Abstract: The dynamic equations of the Jeffcott rotor with imbalance are concerned. The reliability of rotor systems with rubbing is examined. A statistical fourth moment method is developed to determine ...

Abstract: When the high-density polyethylene sheath of bridge cables is not cracked, the galvanized high-strength steel wires are not corroded and only subjected to the fatigue loads of vehicles (called prefatigue). Some studies ...