Abstract
An overview of the development of reliability databases and their use in the analysis of failure data. We consider through examples the construction of a reliability database and the implementation of standard methods of analysis. We also discuss common criticisms of the use of reliability databases.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Statistics in Quality and Reliability |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc. |
Number of pages | 1800 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780470018613 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Mar 2008 |
Keywords
- reliability databases
- failure data
- maintenance
- competing risks
- failure modes
- degradation modeling