tiedottoman

Tiedottoman is an open-source implementation of a structural reliability method used in engineering, particularly in the field of structural analysis. The name "tiedottoman" is Finnish, translating to "unknown" or "unintegrated" in English.

The main purpose of tiedottoman is to calculate failure probabilities of complex systems using different structural reliability methods, including mean value, first order reliability method, and FORM/SORM methods. Tiedottoman was initially developed to provide an alternative to commercial software packages in the field of structural reliability and uncertainty.

The software is designed to be easily customizable, allowing users to tailor the calculations according to their specific needs. It supports input in several formats, including plain text files and databases, making it easy to integrate with external data sources.

Tiedottoman features a modular architecture, allowing users to add new reliability methods or modify existing ones. This approach enables users to extend the capabilities of tiedottoman beyond its initial scope.

The tiedottoman software has been widely adopted by the scientific community for various research projects related to structural reliability and uncertainty. It has also been used in a number of engineering applications, including buildings, bridges, and complex mechanical systems.

Despite its increasing popularity, tiedottoman remains a relatively unknown tool outside the engineering and research communities. However, its open-source nature and modular design make it an attractive option for researchers and practitioners looking for a flexible and customizable tool for structural reliability analysis.