Research Article
Apr 1982
Bayesian Approach to Prototype Testing
Authors: P. Hauge Madsen and Niels C. LindAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 108, Issue 4
Abstract
The strength of series-produced structures is uncertain because of modelling error and material parameter uncertainty. By testing of prototypes, information on both uncertainties is obtained. Because of strength correlation in a series, sampling is considered non-random. The Bayesian Method is used to consider the problem of relating prior knowledge and test data to a prescribed characteristic value of the load carrying capacity, i.e., a prescribed fractile of the strength distribution, or a target value of a reliability index. Examples show application to prototype testing structural assemblies or parts. It is concluded that even a slight correlation may have a significant influence on the estimated strength.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 108 • Issue 4 • April 1982
Pages: 753 - 770
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© 1982 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Apr 1982
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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P. Hauge Madsen
Research Assoc., Risoe National Lab., 4000 Roskilde, Denmark
Niels C. Lind
Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G1
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