System Reliability Theory: Models, Statistical Methods, and Applications, Second Edition

A thoroughly updated and revised look at system reliability theory Since the first edition of this popular text was published nearly a decade ago, new standards have changed the focus of reliability engineering and introduced new concepts and terminology not previously addressed in the engineering literature. Consequently, the Second Edition of System Reliability Theory: Models, Statistical Methods, and Applications has been thoroughly rewritten and updated to meet current standards. To maximize its value as a pedagogical tool, the Second Edition features: Additional chapters on reliability of maintained systems and reliability assessment of safety-critical systems Discussion of basic assessment methods for operational availability and production regularity New concepts and terminology not covered in the first edition Revised sequencing of chapters for better pedagogical structure New problems, examples, and cases for a more applied focus An accompanying Web site with solutions, overheads, and supplementary information With its updated practical focus, incorporation of industry feedback, and many new examples based on real industry problems and data, the Second Edition of this important text should prove to be more useful than ever for students, instructors, and researchers alike. A thoroughly updated and revised look at system reliability theory Since the first edition of this popular text was published nearly a decade ago, new standards have changed the focus of reliability engineering and introduced new concepts and terminology not previously addressed in the engineering literature. Consequently, the Second Edition of System Reliability Theory: Models, Statistical Methods, and Applications has been thoroughly rewritten and updated to meet current standards. To maximize its value as a pedagogical tool, the Second Edition features: With its updated practical focus, incorporation of industry feedback, and many new examples based on real industry problems and data, the Second Edition of this important text should prove to be more useful than ever for students, instructors, and researchers alike. A textbook for a course on the theory, for students who have some knowledge of calculus and elementary probability theory and statistics. The first five chapters can be covered in a one-semester senior undergraduate course: three lectures in each of 14 weeks. The remaining nine chapters are more advanced, and suitable for a graduate course. The second edition is informed by classroom experience; no date is mentioned for the first, which cites Hoyland's name first. Annotation c2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) A comprehensive text on reliability theory aimed at senior undergraduate or graduate engineering students, and practicing engineers. The author maintains a web site that supplements the book, including presentation materials on many of the chapters. The web site is: http://www.ntnu.no/ross/srt/index.php This is the most complete reliability book that I have seen. It is appropriate as both a textbook and a reference. It is well-written and easy to understand. I highly recommend this book for anybody interested in learning reliability theory. Reliability, as a human attribute, has been praised for a very long time.