Description / Abstract:
This document discusses a recommended new approach to integrate
probabilistic methodologies with
design practices, procedures, and software codes currently being used.
In addition to complementing
design methods currently in use, this new procedure will permit the
designer to quantify the amount
of conservatism that exists for a particular design due to the large
amount of additional
information which is provided to the designer. This additional
information will allow the designer
to make better decisions when faced with tradeoffs between cost,
reliability, performance, and
weight. Although the methodologies described herein can be used
heavily in the design process,
their applicability is much more encompassing. They can be used from
product concept to customer
delivery.