Monte Carlo and variance reduction methods for structural reliability analysis: A comprehensive review

• Published in: Probabilistic engineering mechanics Vol. 73; p. 103479
• Main Authors: Song, Chenxiao, Kawai, Reiichiro
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2023
• Subjects: Monte Carlo methods; Structural reliability; Surrogate models; Variance reduction; Structural reliability; Monte Carlo methods; Surrogate models; Variance reduction

Monte Carlo methods have attracted constant and even increasing attention in structural reliability analysis with a wide variety of developments seamlessly presented over decades. Along the way, a number of specialized reviews and benchmark studies have been provided from time to time, aiming at sum...