Developments in computer‐based reliability analysis

Abstract

Reviews several recent developments in the computer‐based analysis of reliability data. Starting from the traditional Weibull analysis, presents a description of developments which improve and extend the range of reliability analysis. These include: a five‐parameter distribution model for multiple failure modes; a goodness of fit test for data with suspended items; and a model selection technique which identifies the preferred distribution model, taking account of the number of failures, the number of suspensions and the number of parameters estimated from the data.

Citation

Hastings, N.A.J. and Ang, J.Y.T. (1995), "Developments in computer‐based reliability analysis", Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 69-78. https://doi.org/10.1108/13552519510083174