Book description
With emphasis on practical aspects of engineering, this bestseller has
gained worldwide recognition through progressive editions as
the
essential reliability textbook. This fifth edition retains the unique
balanced mixture of reliability theory and applications, thoroughly
updated with the latest industry best practices.
Practical Reliability Engineering fulfils the requirements of
the Certified Reliability Engineer curriculum of the American Society
for Quality (ASQ). Each chapter is supported by practice questions,
and a solutions manual is available to course tutors via the companion website.
Enhanced coverage of mathematics of reliability, physics of failure,
graphical and software methods of failure data analysis, reliability
prediction and modelling, design for reliability and safety as well as
management and economics of reliability programmes ensures continued
relevance to all quality assurance and reliability courses.
Notable additions include:
- New chapters on applications of Monte Carlo simulation methods
and reliability demonstration methods.
- Software applications of statistical methods, including
probability plotting and a wider use of common software tools.
- More detailed descriptions of reliability prediction methods.
- Comprehensive treatment of accelerated test data analysis and
warranty data analysis.
- Revised and expanded end-of-chapter tutorial sections to advance
students' practical knowledge.
The fifth edition will appeal to a wide range of readers from college
students to seasoned engineering professionals involved in the design,
development, manufacture and maintenance of reliable engineering
products and systems.
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