Logical-Probabilistic Modeling and Structural Analysis of Reconfigurable Systems Composed of Multifunctional Elements

Multifunctional elements are a special class of elements, the reliability model of which differs from the classical two-pole “on-off” model. A multifunctional element can have partly false states in addition to nonfalse and false states. The multifunctionality of the elements leads to the formation of flexible, adaptable systems with reconfigurable structure, in which, in case of partial failure of the element, it is possible to continue the successful functioning of the system by redistributing the functions between the elements. In this paper, the properties of multifunctional elements (MFE) and systems, assembled on their basis, methods of structural analysis, logical-probabilistic reliability models and issues of optimal reconfiguration of systems based on MFE are discussed.