The Reliability of Load Sharing Systems.
Abstract
In a load sharing system, the failure of one or more components increases the load on other nonfailed components, thereby increasing their chances of failure, and the failure of the system. Examples of load sharing systems include many mechanical, thermal and electrical structures. System reliability is measured by the probability that the system is capable of performing its prescribed task or surviving for a prescribed duration. Traditional reliability models often postulate that component failures are statistically independent and, thus, do not describe load sharing systems. The optimal replacement theory for fault tolerant load sharing systems was developed under the support of the grant. As components fail, the system deteriorates. Where failed components cannot be replaced individually, and algorithm was found that determines the optimal policy for replacing the entire system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA162121
Entities
People
- Howard M. Taylor
Organizations
- Cornell University