System Redundancy Design: Admissibility Through Resilient Engineering Structures

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Authors: A J Paton
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Abstract

Engineering systems frequently incorporate redundancy to maintain operational stability under failure conditions. Redundant components provide alternative pathways for system function when individual elements become compromised. This paper interprets system redundancy design within the Paton System framework as a structural strategy for preserving admissibility in engineered systems. Redundancy extends the range of conditions under which systems remain compatible with operational constraints by providing additional structural capacity and alternative functional pathways. When redundancy is absent or insufficient, local failures may propagate into systemic collapse. Understanding redundancy through admissibility provides a structural explanation for how engineered systems maintain persistence under disturbance.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Systems Engineering Methodologies and Applications Infrastructure Resilience and Vulnerability Analysis Complex Systems and Dynamics

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
16 March 2026
Language
EN