Devices are of little use to us if they do not function properly, but whether they will function or not is subjected to uncertainty. Reliability theory studies the failure laws, i.e. constructs models and reasons with the chance that a device is functioning. Once we have obtained such models, we can take the reliability aspects into account during the design process.

    This chapter introduces basics of mathematical reliability theory with emphasis on how can the reliability depend on design parameters.


    Access

    Check access

    Check availability in my library

    Order at Subito €


    Export, share and cite



    Introduction to Reliability Theory

    C. A. Hermens | NTIS | 1969


    Software Reliability: Theory and Practice

    Ferrando, V. / Air Traffic Control Association | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1991


    Introduction to theory of reliability

    Haviland, R.P. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1961


    Decision theory in structural reliability

    Thomas, J. M. / Hanagud, S. / Hawk, J. D. | NTRS | 1975


    Transportation reliability based on information theory

    Shlayan, N. / Kachroo, P. / Wadoo, S. | IEEE | 2011