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Defects generate a great economic problem for suppliers who are faced with increased duties. Customers expect increased efficiency and dependability of technical product of - also growing - complexity. The authors give an introduction to a theory of dependability for engineers. The book may serve as a reference book as well, enhancing the knowledge of the specialists and giving a lot of theoretical background and practical information, especially on the dependability analysis of whole systems.
The theory, concepts and approaches are well explained by examples and solutions. The topics include: Mathematical basis, Life span distributions, System dependability theory, Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), Fault tree analysis, Dependability test planning, Test evaluation, Calculation of repairable systems, Dependability protection programs.
List of contents
Fundamentals of Statistics and Probability Theory.- Reliability Analysis of a Transmission.- FMEA #x02013; Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.- Fault Tree Analysis, FTA.- Assessment of Lifetime Tests and Failure Statistics.- Weibull Parameters for Specifically selected Machine Components.- Methods for Reliability Test Planning.- Lifetime Calculations for Machine Components.- Maintenance and Reliability.- Reliability Assurance Program.- Solutions.
About the author
Professor Bernd Bertsche war nach Studium und Promotion an der Universität Stuttgart im PKW-Entwicklungsbereich der Mercedes-Benz AG tätig. Nach einer anschließenden Tätigkeit als Professor an der Fachhochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen wurde er an die Universität Stuttgart berufen. Seit 2001 ist Professor Bertsche Ordinarius und Leiter des Institutes für Maschinenelemente an der Universität Stuttgart
Summary
Defects generate a great economic problem for suppliers who are faced with increased duties. Customers expect increased efficiency and dependability of technical product of - also growing - complexity. The authors give an introduction to a theory of dependability for engineers. The book may serve as a reference book as well, enhancing the knowledge of the specialists and giving a lot of theoretical background and practical information, especially on the dependability analysis of whole systems.
The theory, concepts and approaches are well explained by examples and solutions. The topics include: Mathematical basis, Life span distributions, System dependability theory, Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), Fault tree analysis, Dependability test planning, Test evaluation, Calculation of repairable systems, Dependability protection programs.
