Reliability as a Function of Fatigue, Complexity and Redundancy: A Mathematical Analysis.

Abstract

This is a mathematical analysis of the reliability concept and two kinds of reliability functions: The exponential and the Weibull distribution. Both functions are analyzed with respect to the following four determinants of reliability: 1) System complexity, 2) Subsystem criticality, 3) Subsystem redundancy, and 4) Fatigue. Appropriate formulas describing these agencies are developed, and their implications are discussed. (Author)

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA172285

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  • Bruno J. Manz

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