General Structure Functions

Abstract

A general concept of a structure function is proposed by considering a general order topology, where possible degrees of performance for the system and its components are going to be represented. Finite multistate structure functions and continuum structures can therefore be viewed as particular cases. Gives general definitions of minimal path and minimal cut, allowing general reliability bounds based on them. These are applied to some multivalued structures.

Citation

Montero, J., Tejada, D.J. and Yáñez, J. (1994), "General Structure Functions", Kybernetes, Vol. 23 No. 3, pp. 10-19. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684929410058993