An enhanced multi-fidelity Gaussian process framework for efficient time-variant reliability analysis

Key Points

• Enhanced multi-fidelity Gaussian process improves reliability assessment for time-variant systems, enabling more accurate predictions.
• Metrics of efficiency demonstrate a significant decrease in computational time while maintaining accuracy in reliability analysis.
• Implementation involved a robust statistical method using Gaussian processes across multiple data fidelity levels for optimal results.
• This framework supports further development in time-sensitive reliability work, highlighting potential utility in various engineering domains.