Efficient hybrid uncertainty propagation in mechanical structures via low-rank approximation
摘要
In the design and analysis of complex mechanical structures, various forms of hybrid uncertainties are commonly encountered. Their propagation analysis is critical for ensuring structural design reliability. To enhance the efficiency and accuracy of hybrid uncertainty propagation, this paper proposes a rapid analysis method based on low-rank approximation (LRA). First, for structural uncertainty parameters represented in various forms, a targeted sequential sampling method is employed to effectively balance the uncertainty distribution of parameters and the local approximation accuracy of the model. Subsequently, the LRA method constructs a data-driven model that maps hybrid uncertainty parameters to the corresponding structural responses, significantly improving the efficiency and accuracy of the propagation analysis. Finally, parameterized probability boxes are used as the uncertainty quantification method for the response results based on the LRA model. Several numerical examples and engineering cases demonstrate the efficiency and the accuracy of the proposed propagation approach.