This 1976 handbook reviews the basic ideas and formulas in probability and statistics and shows the kinds of models that might be useful for the reliability of systems. The concept of s-independence is discussed very thoroughly since it is so important in reliability improvements wrought by redundancy. A large portion of the handbook deals with the effects of redundancy, simply because the calculation of reliability for nonredundant systems is so straightforward (although often tedious). The distinction between redundancy and repair is blurred in practice, especially when a failed unit is replaced by a good inactive unit. This handbook is directed toward reliability engineers who need to be familiar with the mathematical-probabilistic-statistical techniques for predicting the reliability of various configurations of hardware.
Content:
• Front Matter
• List of Illustrations
• List of Tables
• Preface
• Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Review of Elementary Probability Theory (Discrete)
3. Review of Elementary Probability Theory (Continuous)
4. Review of Elementary Statistical Theory
5. Some Advanced Mathematical Techniques
6. Creating the System Reliability Model
7. Kinds of Redundancy and Repair
8. Reliability Prediction (Passive Redundancy, Perfect Switching)
9. Reliability Prediction (Time Dependent)
10. Reliability Prediction (General)
11. Monte Carlo Simulation
12. Reliability Optimization
13. Computer Programs
Index