Reliability of Multiple Component Systems

Abstract

Brindley and Thompson (1973) have introduced a multivariate concept of monotone failure rate. Here the authors treat a mathematical model which has arisen in biological and engineering applications. In a biological context one refers to the theory of competing risks; in the engineering applications the model represents a non repairable series system. The system fails when the first of its components fails so that not all component lifetimes are observable.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 1975
Accession Number
ADA013349

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  • Lawrence Lee Jr.
  • W. A. Thompson Jr.

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  • Biomedical
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Military Research
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  • Mathematics

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