Quality and Reliability Engineering International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 16, 2025
ABSTRACT
This
article
focuses
on
progressive‐stress
accelerated
life
testing
(ALT)
under
a
unified
progressive
hybrid
censoring
scheme.
The
study
assumes
that
the
lifetimes
of
test
units
follow
Lomax
distribution,
with
scale
parameter
modeled
using
cumulative
exposure
model
and
an
inverse
power
law.
parameters
are
estimated
both
classical
Bayesian
methods.
approach
uses
maximum
likelihood
estimation
for
point
estimates
asymptotic
confidence
intervals.
In
contrast,
employs
informative
noninformative
priors,
Metropolis–Hastings
algorithm
handling
complex
posterior
computations.
Extensive
simulations
evaluate
performance
various
ALT,
including
simple
multiple
ramp‐stress
tests.
We
have
applied
above
methodology
to
real‐life
data
demonstrated
its
applicability.
Furthermore,
we
introduce
machine
learning
techniques
analyze
reliability
model.
employed
three
methods,
such
as
random
forest
regression,
decision
tree
multilayer
perceptron
estimate
reliability.
A
comparative
analysis
all
methods
metrics
has
been
discussed.
compared
statistical
estimation.
Engineering Computations,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Purpose
In
the
field
of
engineering,
fractional
moments
random
variables
play
a
crucial
role
and
are
widely
utilized.
They
applied
in
various
areas
such
as
structural
reliability
assessment
analysis,
studying
response
characteristics
vibration
systems
optimizing
signal
processing
control
systems.
This
study
focuses
on
calculating
positive
encountered
engineering.
Design/methodology/approach
By
integrating
Laplace
transforms
with
derivatives,
both
analytical
practical
numerical
solutions
derived.
Furthermore,
specific
application
methods
provided.
Findings
approach
allows
for
stable
highly
accurate
calculation
based
integer
variables.
Data
experiments
included
this
demonstrate
effectiveness
method
solving
moment
calculations
Compared
to
traditional
methods,
proposed
offers
significant
advantages
stability
accuracy,
which
can
further
advance
research
engineering
that
employs
moments.
Originality/value
(1)
Accuracy:
Although
does
involve
some
error,
its
error
level
is
significantly
lower
than
Taylor
expansion
method.
(2)
Stability:
The
computational
not
only
minimal
but
also
remains
within
narrow
range
order
varies.
(3)
Efficiency:
used
method,
requires
number
integer-order
achieve
desired
results.
Additionally,
it
avoids
convergence
issues
during
computation,
greatly
reducing
resource
requirements.
(4)
Simplicity:
steps
very
straightforward,
offering
applications.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(5), P. 1327 - 1327
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Ensuring
the
reliability
and
safety
of
electrical
power
systems
requires
efficient
detection
defects
in
high-voltage
transmission
line
insulators,
which
play
a
critical
role
isolation
mechanical
support.
Environmental
factors
often
lead
to
insulator
defects,
highlighting
need
for
accurate
methods.
This
paper
proposes
an
enhanced
defect
approach
based
on
lightweight
neural
network
derived
from
YOLOv11n
architecture.
Key
innovations
include
redesigned
C3k2
module
that
incorporates
multidimensional
dynamic
convolutions
(ODConv)
improved
feature
extraction,
introduction
Slimneck
reduce
model
complexity
computational
cost,
application
WIoU
loss
function
optimize
anchor
box
handling
accelerate
convergence.
Experimental
results
demonstrate
proposed
method
outperforms
existing
models
like
YOLOv8
YOLOv10
precision,
recall,
mean
average
precision
(mAP),
while
maintaining
low
complexity.
provides
promising
solution
real-time,
high-accuracy
detection,
enhancing
systems.
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part D Journal of Automobile Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Fatigue
failures
in
vehicle
subframes
are
a
critical
challenge
due
to
complex
and
unpredictable
loads.
Traditional
methods
often
fail
capture
the
uncertainty
load
conditions,
resulting
unreliable
fatigue
life
predictions.
This
study
introduces
an
improved
bootstrap
method
address
these
uncertainties.
Real-world
testing
data
were
used
construct
spectra
with
Generalized
Pareto
Distribution
model,
enabling
accurate
prediction
of
rare
but
impactful
events.
The
rain-flow
counting
was
perform
frequency
statistics
on
signals.
obtained
S-N
curve
corrected
based
Haibach
theory.
process
provided
distribution
parameters
mean
amplitude.
then
estimated
using
modified
Miner’s
theory,
which
achieved
significant
improvements
accuracy
reliability.
improves
can
be
applied
product
design
improvement
mechanical
engineering
related
fields.
Shock and Vibration,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2025(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
In
the
design
of
thin‐walled,
energy‐absorbing
structures,
uncertain
factors
can
lead
to
deviations
in
actual
energy
absorption
performance
from
expectations.
Robust
optimization
method,
which
seeks
optimize
objectives
based
on
mean
and
variance
responses
factors,
has
become
a
primary
means
enhancing
product
robustness
against
disturbances.
However,
current
research
only
ideally
defined
parameter
without
specifically
simulating
perspective
manufacturing
processes.
This
paper
proposes
modeling
method
for
boxes.
simulates
thickness
steel
shell
box
because
rolling
process
position
partition
plate
assembly
process.
Through
finite
element
simulation,
it
revealed
impact
mechanism
performance.
Furthermore,
OLHS
sampling
RSM
approximation
functions,
proxy
model
was
established
analyze
sensitivity
under
uniform
normal
distributions.
Finally,
robust
carried
out
box.
Research
shows
that
compared
with
simply
defining
deviations,
deformation
changes
influence
leading
significant
differences
The
distribution
form
affects
ranking
sensitive
but
does
not
affect
shape
Pareto
frontier
optimization.
When
are
normally
distributed,
optimized
optimal
solution
better
robustness.
International Journal of Structural Integrity,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 20, 2025
Purpose
To
calculate
the
bearing
capacity
of
annular
reinforced
concrete
(RC)
columns,
if
second-order
effects
members
under
bending
and
axial
forces
are
further
considered,
both
nominal
curvature
method
stiffness
in
EC2
require
iterative
calculations.
obtain
a
non-iterative
calculation
method.
Design/methodology/approach
The
constitutive
relationship
RC
is
adopted,
known
cross-sectional
strain
used
to
determine
section,
model
column
adopted
component’s
effect.
distribution
law
equilibrium
point
sectional
resistance
external
action
analysed,
simplified
formula
for
calculating
proposed.
Findings
Based
on
above
work,
nomogram
drawn
columns.
Finally,
numerical
results
compared
through
specific
examples.
show
that
very
close
always
leans
towards
safety.
It
can
serve
as
supplement
code
provide
design
verification
Originality/value
A
reinforcement
columns
by
hand.