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Title: Constrained Mathematics for Calculating Logical Safety and Reliability Probabilities with Uncertain Inputs

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:8366

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.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
8366
Report Number(s):
SAND99-0146; ON: DE00008366
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English