Reliability in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering : Determination of Component and System Reliability

With ever increasingly complex technical products not only is an improved performance expected, but also an improved reliability.

This book serves both as an introduction to reliability in automotive and mechanical engineering as well as a reference for reliability experts.

Most of the content is concerned with reliability analysis of components and of complete systems.

The material draws on theory while proving to be very applicable in the practical field.

The book's structure and representation allow for a direct interaction.

The described theories, terms and procedures are clarified with the use of examples and exercises with solutions.

The contents include: mathematical fundamentals, lifetime distributions, system reliability theory, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, reliability test planning, trial evaluation, calculation of repairable systems, and reliability assurance programs.