Design of Mechanical Systems: Accelerated Lifecycle Testing and Reliability

This book describes how reliability can be embedded into the product development using a design methodology that uses parametric accelerated lifecycle testing (ALT) .The book has these features:*           A new reliability methodology, based on inferential statistics, that can determine whether the reliability of a mechanical/civil system is achieved.*           A unique reliability methodology to prevent reliability disasters in new mechanical products in the field, e.g., automobiles and airplanes.*           Robust design methodology of mechanical/civil product to withstand a variety of loads.*           Explanation of an alternative experimental Taguchi methodology.*           Discussion of how parametric ALT can also be used to predict product reliability-lifetime and failure rate.*           Detailed case studies that demonstrate parametric ALT methodology.This book will be useful for senior-level undergraduate and graduate students, professional engineers, college and university-level lecturers, researchers, and design managers in mechanical and civil engineering.