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General Reliability Topics
Fault Tree/Event Tree Related Articles
FMEA/FMECA Related Articles
FRACAS Related Articles
Human Factors Related Articles
Maintainability Prediction Related Articles
Markov Analysis Related Articles
Optimization and Simulation Related Articles
Reliability Block Diagram Related Articles
Reliability Prediction Related Articles
Weibull Related Articles

General Reliability Topics Help 101: HTML-Based Online Help Systems Condition-Based Maintenance - Part I: Traditional Approach Explained Condition-Based Maintenance - Part II: CBM Methodology: A Novel Approach Developed by Relex Software Rationalizing Reliability: A Key Component of Product Success The Proven Relex 4D Process for Project Management Selecting the Appropriate Reliability Model MTTF Versus MTBF Reliability 101 Selecting the Right Tool to Model System Behavior Reliability Topics: Five Commonly Asked Questions Failure Frequency Versus Failure Rate Calculating MTTF When You Have Zero Failures Reliability Engineers: Why Certify? Cost-Effective Condition-Based Maintenance Using Markov Decision Processes   196 KB Failure Analysis of a Fault-Tolerant 2-Node Server System   190 KB Computing Failure Frequency of Noncoherent Systems   394 KB Failure Frequency Evaluation of Noncoherent Systems   60 KB Analysis of Complex Repairable Systems   262 KB Comment on: A Hazard Function Approximation Used in Reliability Theory   55KB Optimal Cost-Effective Design of Complex Systems   69KB Using Reliability Growth Models to Detect Emerging Warranty Problems   344KB Optimal Design of k-out-of-n:G Subsystems Subjected to Imperfect Fault-Coverage   272 KB Closed-Form Expressions for Distribution of Sum of Exponential Random Variables   248KB Comment on: Dynamic Reliability Analysis of Coherent Multistate Systems   107KB Computing System Failure Frequencies and Reliability Importance Measures Using OBDD   1.1MB Generic Rules to Evaluate System-Failure Frequency   58KB Addendum to: Generic Rules to Evaluate System-Failure Frequency   177KB Optimal Cost-Effective Design of Parallel Systems Subject to Imperfect Fault-Coverage   133KB Optimal Design of a Condition-Based Maintenance Model   114KB Optimal Reliability of Systems Subject To Imperfect Fault-Coverage   590KB Reliability Evaluation of Multi-state Systems Subject to Imperfect Coverage using OBDD   389KB A Separable Method for Incorporating Imperfect Fault-Coverage into Combinatorial Models   571KB Relex Case Study: Redesign of a Robot for Improved Reliability Relex FRACAS to Consolidate Corrective Action Process for Major Aerospace Wheel Assembly Supplier The Quest for Quality: An Overview of Quality Management Processes and Principles Relex Software: The Total Solution An Efficient Algorithm To Analyze New Imperfect Fault Coverage Models   184KB Reliability Analysis of Tampered Failure Rate Load-Sharing k-out-of-n:G Systems   70KB Bounds on MTBF of Systems Subjected to Periodic Maintenance   209KB The Six A’s of an Enterprise System Reliability Analysis of Fault Tolerant Systems Relex Case Study: Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Benefits from Quantitative Risk Analysis Performance and a Rich UI is Coming to the Web App Near You 12 Principles for Quality Management The Top Ten List of Cool Studio Tips and Tricks A Practical Method for Failure Analysis Using Incomplete Warranty Data (Presented at RAMS 2008)   327KB Availability Analysis of Systems with Suspended Animation (Presented at RAMS 2008)   209KB Looking for Reliability Engineering Expertise? Developing a Quality Management System that Works for Your Whole Organization Reliability Methodologies for Quantifying Risk Managing Access to Your Enterprise Applications Definitions for Ten of the Most Widely Used Terms in Reliability Engineering Tackling the Challenges of Multi-State Systems Putting Your Data to Work for You Reliability Analysis Tools and Their Use Reliability Analysis: A Global Perspective Software Deployment Strategies: Getting Your Software from Here to There Efficiently and Effectively Evaluating Reliability Consulting Service Providers: The Top Five Considerations Quality Quotes You Can Rely On: A Thoughtful Look at FMEA, RBD, OpSim, Fault Tree, and FRACAS Back to Top

Fault Tree/Event Tree Related Articles Using Fault Trees to Identify Potential Faults in Critical Systems Fault Tree Construction: Events and Gates – Part I: Commonly Used Events and Static Gates Fault Tree Construction: Events and Gates – Part II: NOT Logic Gates Fault Tree Construction: Events and Gates – Part III: Dynamic Gates Modeling with Lambda Tau Fault Trees Using Importance Measures in Fault Tree Analysis Understanding Importance Measures in Fault Tree Analysis Fault Tree Gates Logically Link Basic Events to Top Events A New Approach To Solve Dynamic Fault Trees   156KB Reliability Analysis of Large Fault Trees Using the Vesely Failure Rate   128KB Fault Tree Calculation Methods How Are Fault Tree Cut Sets Determined? Reliability Methodologies for Quantifying Risk Back to Top

FMEA/FMECA Related Articles Learn Why FMEAs Are a Preferred Tool of Reliability Professionals FMEAs Promote Improved Product Reliability A FMEA Primer Selecting the Right Tool for Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) FMEA Types and Their Usage Three Key Advantages of Web-based FMEAs Flexible FMEAs: Tailoring a FMEA To Your Requirements Reliability Methodologies for Quantifying Risk Back to Top

FRACAS Related Articles Powerful Analytical Solutions that Support Collaboration Making the Most of Your FRACAS Investment Boost the Value of Legacy Data When Designing a New System Enterprise Class Systems Best Practices for a FRACAS Implementation Why FRACAS Means Superior Quality and Reliability FRACAS: Providing Continual Improvement in Quality and Reliability Dashboards: Information at Your Fingertips Sharing Data Across the Enterprise Using Reliability Growth Models to Detect Warranty Problems – Part I. Obtaining Reliability Metrics from Warranty Data Using Reliability Growth Models to Detect Warranty Problems – Part II. Early Warning Techniques Data Management Techniques Calculating Field MTBF Values Best Practices for a FRACAS Implementation   142KB Best Practices for a Corrective Action Closed-Loop Process   269KB FRACAS and Weibull Tools Employ Built-In Analytics For Evaluating Reliability Growth Automating the RMA Process Relex FRACAS: Relex Software Takes Its Own Product to the Limit How to Select a Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) System How to Select a Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) System - Part II FRACAS Corrective Action Fundamentals, Best Practices, and Practical Application Tutorial Notes   2.6MB Getting More from Your Returns: Using an RMA Tool to Automate Your Process and Gather Valuable Data Back to Top

Human Factors Related Articles Considering Human Error in Process Analysis System Risk: The Human Factor Reliability Methodologies for Quantifying Risk Back to Top

Maintainability Prediction Related Articles Maintainability Predictions: The Importance of Early Downtime Predictions in Availability Assessments Beyond MTBF: Why MTTR is a Metric that Matters Maintainability Metrics: A Key to Accurately Assessing System Availability Back to Top

Markov Analysis Related Articles Failure Analysis of Fault-Tolerant Computing Systems in Early Design Stages Markov Analysis, Part 1 Markov Analysis, Part 2 Back to Top

Optimization and Simulation Related Articles Spares Optimization for Complex Repairable Systems Modeling Today's Complex Repairable Systems A Novel Approach for Spares Optimization of Complex Repairable Systems   193KB Reliability Engineering Principles: Optimizing System Design Reliability Analysis of Standby Systems - Part 1 Reliability Analysis of Standby Systems - Part 2 Back to Top

Reliability Block Diagram Related Articles Techniques for Managing RBD Data Multiple Availability Calculations in Relex RBD Analytical Methods Versus Simulation Modeling Complex, Multi-Phase Systems Analytical Calculations Versus Simulation in Modeling Complex Systems Phase Diagrams Combine Multiple Operational Phases with PBDs Reliability Analysis of Standby Systems - Part 1 Reliability Analysis of Standby Systems - Part 2 Back to Top

Reliability Prediction Related Articles Mixing Reliability Prediction Models Maximizes Accuracy Efficient Data Entry for MTBF Analysis Thermal Management and Reliability: Heat Sinks Reliability Prediction Models: Use and Evaluation – Part I: Reliability Factors Reliability Prediction Models: Use and Evaluation – Part II: Reliability Prediction Standards Reliability Prediction Models: Use and Evaluation – Part III: Which Model To Choose Augmenting Predictive Analyses with Real Life Data Predicting the Reliability of Mechanical Components Using Manufacturer Data in Reliability Predictions Calculating Junction Temperature Variations Taking Dormant States into Account in Reliability Predictions Using Allocations to Set Reliability Goals Using Telcordia Calculation Methods to Adjust Failure Rates PRISM Process Grades Provide for Fine-Tuning Reliability Predictions PRISM Bayesian Analysis Provides for Better Predictions New Allocation Methods for Repairable Systems   167KB Meeting MTBF Requirements Using Allocations New Allocation Methods for Repairable Systems Choosing a Reliability Allocation Method Introducing Relex 217Plus MTBF Predictions: An Overview of Reliability Prediction Standards An Informal Discussion on MTBF Prediction Requirements Expanding MTBF Analysis to Meet Real-World Requirements MTBF Prediction Analyses: How to Choose Your Path Ten Reliability Prediction Terms to Know Back to Top

Weibull Related Articles Weibull Parameter Estimation Methods Reliability Growth Reliability Growth Analysis for Continual Product Improvement Analyze Failure Data Accurately with Weibull Analysis Using the Weibull Distribution to Analyze Legacy Equipment Selecting Distributions that Best Fit Failure and Repair Times Use Relex Weibull to Minimize Downtime or Overall System Cost Bounds on Optimal Replacement Time of Age Replacement Policy   179KB FRACAS and Weibull Tools Employ Built-In Analytics For Evaluating Reliability Growth Hydraulic Company Uses Relex® Weibull for Confident Cost Estimations in Contract Proposals Getting the Most out of Incomplete Warranty Data Back to Top