Presents a collection of papers about maintenance of large structures and management of infrastructures. This book covers topics that range from embedded sensors for diagnostics of structures to organizational issues related to effective maintenance planning. It is suitable for those involved in planning and deployment of maintenance operations.
This text adopts a layered approach to the study of control systems, in which the first few chapters are suitable for use in introductory courses. The material then progresses to such advanced topics as optimal control, robustness, Kalman filtering and multivariable systems.
This book presents current theories and methods of safety and risk, emphasizing safety and risk in modeling. Coverage includes applications in transportations and security risk assessments, as well as applications related to current topics in safety and risk.
Systematically assists developers and engineers in achieving quality and cost efficiency. This title fully defines Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and provides a definitive ten step method for its implementation illustrated by an extended case study.
* This is the first book of its kind on the subject. It is written by experts in the field (such as J.D. Williams of General Electric Global Research, Jeffrey B. Birch at VPI, and Longcheen Huwang of the Institute of Statistics at Tsing Hua University Hsin Chu). It is current and presents state-of-the-art materials.
Offers tools and techniques for various quality practitioners. This book covers the basics of how to manage for consistently high quality and gives coverage of both simple tools and advanced techniques which can be used in various businesses. It provides guidance on how to use these tools for different situations.
The book gives engineers the techniques and tools they need to use accelerated reliability testing (ART) and accelerated durability testing (ART) as key factors to accurately predict a product's quality, reliability, durability, and maintainability during given time (service life, warranty period, and other).
Software Reliability Assessment with OR Applications provides a comprehensive guide to software reliability measurement, prediction, and control. Readers will find solutions to decision-making problems that software developers and engineers often face.
Presenting a solid overview of reliability engineering, this volume enables readers to build and evaluate the reliability of various components, equipment and systems. Current applications are presented, and the text itself is based on the author's 30 years of experience in the field.
This book explains the definition and dissemination of units of mass, starting with an introduction to metrology and mass determination. Coverage also includes metrological requirements for weighing instruments, weight pieces, and measuring conditions.
Replacement Models with Minimal Repair is a collection of works by several well-known specialists on the subject of minimal repair in replacement policies. It gives an exhaustive list of minimal repair models for the effective planning and maintenance.
This up-to-date and authoritative volume, written by experts in the field, covers the latest research on procedures used to assess the risk to, and vulnerability of, critical infrastructures such as telephone networks and the electricity distribution system.
This volume focuses on the latest statistical methods used to estimate the performance measures of reliability systems that operate under different conditions. It includes numerous techniques such as nonparametric estimation and lifetime regression analysis.
Observers are digital algorithms that combine sensor outputs with knowledge of the system to provide results superior to traditional structures, which rely wholly on sensors. This book uses intuitive discussion, software experiments, and supporting analysis to explain the advantages and disadvantages of observers.
Providing efficient maintenance solutions, E-maintenance presents an overview of the new opportunities available through information and communication technology. Topics include smart tags for condition monitoring, wireless communication and smart personal digital assistants.
Provides a foundation and a theoretical basis for managing risk to an acceptable level under the real-world constraint of limited resources. This title focuses not on risks as such, but on what can be done to maximize the positive outcomes of risk in terms of improvements to the quality of life.
Presenting sufficient theory to ensure a sound understanding of basic concepts, this text provides a fundamental, yet comprehensive exploration of total quality management (TQM) in an all-encompassing, single-volume review that covers not only the principles and practices, but also the tools and techniques.
Warranty data is collected during the processing of claims under warranty. Properly analyzing this data, we can better estimate product reliability and the costs of warranty. This book unifies the range of literature on warranty data collection and analysis.
The Halden Man-Machine Laboratory (HAMMLAB) has been at the heart of human factors research at the OECD Halden Reactor Project (HRP). The HRP is sponsored by a group of national organizations, representing nuclear power plant regulators, utilities, and research institutions. This title celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of HAMMLAB.
An exploration of life cycle management of the physical assets needed by private or public firms to make products or provide services in a manner that meets various business performance rationales. Coverage spans all industry sectors and physical asset types.