Constrained Mathematics for Calculating Logical Safety and Reliability Probabilities with Uncertain Inputs [electronic resource].
Published
Washington, D.C. : United States. Dept. of Energy, 1999. Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
Calculating safety and reliability probabilities with functions of uncertain variables can yield incorrect or misleading results if some precautions are not taken. One important consideration is the application of constrained mathematics for calculating probabilities for functions that contain repeated variables. This paper includes a description of the problem and develops a methodology for obtaining an accurate solution.