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Systems Reliability and Risk Analysis

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  • © 1988

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Authors:
  1. Ernst G. Frankel

    1. Department of Ocean Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA

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Part of the book series: Engineering Applications of Systems Reliability and Risk Analysis (EASR, volume 1)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Introduction

    • Ernst G. Frankel
    Pages 1-10

  3. Fundamental Concepts

    • Ernst G. Frankel
    Pages 11-22

  4. Assessment of Reliability Function

    • Ernst G. Frankel
    Pages 23-32

  5. Reliability of Series and Parallel Systems

    • Ernst G. Frankel
    Pages 33-63

  6. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis — Fault Tree Analysis

    • Ernst G. Frankel
    Pages 64-82

  7. Multivariable Probability Distributions and Stochastic Processes

    • Ernst G. Frankel
    Pages 83-113

  8. The Generalized Failure Process for Non-Maintained Systems

    • Ernst G. Frankel
    Pages 114-140

  9. Analysis of Maintained Systems

    • Ernst G. Frankel
    Pages 141-201

  10. Strategies for Repair Policies

    • Ernst G. Frankel
    Pages 202-252

  11. Effects of Component Interaction

    • Ernst G. Frankel
    Pages 253-270

  12. Application of Fault Tree and other Network Techniques

    • Ernst G. Frankel
    Pages 271-283

  13. Reliability and Risk in Perspective

    • Ernst G. Frankel
    Pages 284-290

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 291-429
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Ernst G. Frankel This book has its origin in lecture notes developed over several years for use in a course in Systems Reliability f~r engineers concerned with the design of physical systems such as civil structures, power plants, and transport systems of all types. Increasing public concern with the reliability of systems for reasons of human safety, environmental protection, and acceptable investment risk limitations has resulted in an increasing interest by engineers in the formal application of reliability theory to engineering design. At the same time there is a demand for more effective approaches to the design of procedures for the operation and use of man­ made systems, more meaningful assessment of the risks introduced, and use such a system poses both when operating as designed and when operating at below design performance. The purpose of the book is to provide a sound, yet practical, introduction to reliability analysis and risk assessment which can be used by professionals in engineering, planning, management, and economics to improve the design, operation, and risk assessment of systems of interest. The text should be useful for students in many disciplines and is designed for fourth-year undergraduates or first-year graduate students. I would like to acknowledge the help of many of my graduate students who contributed to the development of this book by offering comments and criticism. Similarly, I would like to thank Mrs. Sheila McNary who typed untold drafts of the manuscript, and Mr.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Ocean Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA

    Ernst G. Frankel

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