An iterative information integration method for multi-level system reliability analysis based on Bayesian Melding Method

Yingchun Xu, Wen Yao, Xiaohu Zheng, Xiaoqian Chen

Abstract: Highlights•Discrete and Continuous Bayesian Melding Methods are developed for the information integration of double-level units.•The iterative information integration method can fully integrate the information between different levels of the multi-level system structures.•The proposed iterative information integration method can provide enhanced distribution models with more information for the further reliability analysis.