Many real-world systems in engineering are composed of multi-state
components that have different performance levels and several failure
modes. These have effects on the entire system's performance.
Most books on reliability theory are devoted to traditional binary
models that only allow a system either to function perfectly or fail
completely.
The Universal Generating Function in Reliability Analysis and
Optimization is the first book that gives a comprehensive description
of the universal generating function technique and its applications in
both binary and multi-state system reliability analysis.
Features:
- an introduction to the basic tools used in multi-state system
reliability and optimisation;
- applications of the universal generating function in the most widely
used multi-state systems;
- several examples of how the universal generating function can be
adapted to different systems in mechanical, industrial and software
engineering
The Universal Generating Function in Reliability Analysis and
Optimization will be of value to all those interested in multi-state
systems in industrial, electrical and nuclear engineering.