Analysis of Step-Stress Models
Analysis of Step-Stress Models

Author: Debasis Kundu

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2017-06-29

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 0081012403

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Analysis of Step-Stress Models: Existing Results and Some Recent Developments describes, in detail, the step-stress models and related topics that have received significant attention in the last few years. Although two books, Bagdonavicius and Nikulin (2001) and Nelson (1990), on general accelerated life testing models are available, no specific book is available on step-stress models. Due to the importance of this particular topic, Balakrishnan (2009) provided an excellent review for exponential step-stress models. The scope of this book is much more, providing the inferential issues for different probability models, both from the frequentist and Bayesian points-of-view. - Explains the different distributions of the Cumulative Exposure Mode - Covers many different models used for step-stress analysis - Discusses Step-stress life testing under the competing or complementary risk model

Advances in Statistics - Theory and Applications
Advances in Statistics - Theory and Applications

Author: Indranil Ghosh

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-04-01

Total Pages: 443

ISBN-13: 3030629007

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This edited collection brings together internationally recognized experts in a range of areas of statistical science to honor the contributions of the distinguished statistician, Barry C. Arnold. A pioneering scholar and professor of statistics at the University of California, Riverside, Dr. Arnold has made exceptional advancements in different areas of probability, statistics, and biostatistics, especially in the areas of distribution theory, order statistics, and statistical inference. As a tribute to his work, this book presents novel developments in the field, as well as practical applications and potential future directions in research and industry. It will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in probability, statistics, and biostatistics, as well as practitioners and technicians in the social sciences, economics, engineering, and medical sciences.

The Stress Effect
The Stress Effect

Author: Henry L. Thompson, Ph.D.

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-05-03

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 0470589035

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Reveals the powerful and undermining effects of stress on good decision making-and what leaders can do about it The ability to make sound and timely decisions is the mark of a good leader. But when leaders with otherwise strong track records suddenly begin making poor decisions-as seen in the recent corporate scandals that rocked the business world-the impact can be widespread. In The Stress Effect, leadership expert Henry L. Thompson argues that stress is often the real culprit behind this leadership failure: when leaders' stress levels become sufficiently elevated-whether in the boardroom or on the front line of a manufacturing process-their ability to effectively use their emotional intelligence and cognitive ability in tandem to make wise decisions is significantly impaired. Until now, experts have argued that increasing your emotional intelligence will help you cope with and manage stress. This book suggests that stress actually blocks access to your emotional intelligence as well as your cognitive ability, two critical components in the decision-making process. This book Shows how stress adversely affects the performance of even the most savvy leaders Reveals the truth about one of the prime factors behind the current failure of leadership Offers a solid prescription for building a "stress resilient system" and arms leaders with best practices for managing specific stressors that take the biggest toll on decision making Is written by an award-winning organizational psychologist and leadership consultant whose clients include a roster of Fortune 500 companies A groundbreaking and insightful resource for leaders, The Stress Effect reopens the dialogue on stress, its effect on decision making, and what to do about it.

Mechanics And Mechanical Engineering - Proceedings Of The 2015 International Conference (Mme2015)
Mechanics And Mechanical Engineering - Proceedings Of The 2015 International Conference (Mme2015)

Author: Maosen Cao

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2016-07-14

Total Pages: 1398

ISBN-13: 9813145617

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This proceedings consists of 162 selected papers presented at the 2nd Annual International Conference on Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering (MME2015), which was successfully held in Chengdu, China between December 25-27, 2015.MME2015 is one of the key international conferences in the fields of mechanics, mechanical engineering. It offers a great opportunity to bring together researchers and scholars around the globe to deliver the latest innovative research and the most recent developments in the field of Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering.MME2015 received over 400 submissions from about 600 laboratories, colleges and famous institutes. All the submissions have undergone double blind reviewed to assure the quality, reliability and validity of the results presented. These papers are arranged into 6 main chapters according to their research fields. These are: 1) Applied Mechanics 2) Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Technology 3) Material Science and Material Engineering 4) Automation and Control Engineering 5) Electrical Engineering 6) System Modelling and Simulation.This proceedings will be invaluable to academics and professionals interested in Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering.

Safety, Reliability and Risk Analysis
Safety, Reliability and Risk Analysis

Author: R.D.J.M. Steenbergen

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2013-09-18

Total Pages: 3422

ISBN-13: 1315815591

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Methods of risk and reliability analysis are becoming increasingly important as decision support tools in various fields of engineering. Safety, Reliability and Risk Analysis: Beyond the Horizon covers a wide range of topics for which risk analysis forms an indispensable field of knowledge to ensure sufficient safety.

Structural Analysis in Microelectronic and Fiber-Optic Systems
Structural Analysis in Microelectronic and Fiber-Optic Systems

Author: Ephraim Suhir

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 429

ISBN-13: 9401165351

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This book contains the fundamentals of a discipline, which could be called Structural Analysis in Microelectronics and Fiber Optics. It deals with mechanical behavior of microelectronic and fiber-optic systems and is written in response to the crucial need for a textbook for a first in-depth course on mechanical problems in microelectronics and fiber optics. The emphasis of this book is on electronic and optical packaging problems, and analytical modeling. This book is apparently the first attempt to select, advance, and present those methods of classical structural mechanics which have been or can be applied in various stress-strain problems encountered in "high technology" engineering and some related areas, such as materials science and solid-state physics. The following major objectives are pursued in Structural Analysis in Microelectronic and Fiber-Optic Systems: Identify structural elements typical for microelectronic and fiber-optic systems and devices, and introduce the student to the basic concepts of the mechanical behavior of microelectronic and fiber-optic struc tures, subjected to thermally induced or external loading. Select, advance, and present methods for analyzing stresses and deflections developed in microelectronic and fiber-optic structures; demonstrate the effectiveness of the methods and approaches of the classical struc tural analysis in the diverse mechanical problems of microelectronics and fiber optics; and give students of engineering, as well as practicing engineers and designers, a thorough understanding of the main princi ples involved in the analytical evaluation of the mechanical behavior of microelectronic and fiber-optic systems.

Reliability Theory and Models
Reliability Theory and Models

Author: Mohamed Abdel-Hameed

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 0323140653

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Reliability Theory and Models: Stochastic Failure Models, Optimal Maintenance Policies, Life Testing, and Structures contains the proceedings of a Symposium on Stochastic Failure Models, Replacement and Maintenance Policies, and Accelerated Life Testing, held in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 24-26, 1983. Contributors discuss the directions for research on stochastic failure models and maintenance and replacement policies, as well as statistical and computational aspects of reliability. This text is divided into five sections and is comprised of 17 chapters; the first of which introduces the reader to Markov and semi-Markov models of deterioration in light of the results on representation and characterization of Markov processes. The discussion then turns to the concept of minimal repair; situations in which the appropriate stochastic process is a damage or wear process; and optimum policies for several maintenance models based on the imperfect repair model of Brown and Proschan. The chapters that follow explore optimal replacement for self-repairing shock models; the implementation of an iterative scheme for certain Markovian wear/damage models; and a Markov decision model for determining the optimal inventories of repairable spare parts for redundant systems. This book also considers the reliability and maintenance of very large complex systems from the perspective of the U.S. Air Force. This reference material will be of interest to students and active researchers in the fields of mathematics and engineering.

Accelerated Testing
Accelerated Testing

Author: Wayne B. Nelson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-09-25

Total Pages: 626

ISBN-13: 0470317477

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The Wiley-Interscience Paperback Series consists of selected books that have been made more accessible to consumers in an effort to increase global appeal and general circulation. With these new unabridged softcover volumes, Wiley hopes to extend the lives of these works by making them available to future generations of statisticians, mathematicians, and scientists. ". . . a goldmine of knowledge on accelerated life testing principles and practices . . . one of the very few capable of advancing the science of reliability. It definitely belongs in every bookshelf on engineering." –Dev G. Raheja, Quality and Reliability Engineering International ". . . an impressive book. The width and number of topics covered, the practical data sets included, the obvious knowledge and understanding of the author and the extent of published materials reviewed combine to ensure that this will be a book used frequently." –Journal of the Royal Statistical Society A benchmark text in the field, Accelerated Testing: Statistical Models, Test Plans, and Data Analysis offers engineers, scientists, and statisticians a reliable resource on the effective use of accelerated life testing to measure and improve product reliability. From simple data plots to advanced computer programs, the text features a wealth of practical applications and a clear, readable style that makes even complicated physical and statistical concepts uniquely accessible. A detailed index adds to its value as a reference source.

Advances in Through-life Engineering Services
Advances in Through-life Engineering Services

Author: Louis Redding

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-04-22

Total Pages: 463

ISBN-13: 3319499386

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This edited book offers further advances, new perspectives, and developments from world leaders in the field of through-life engineering services (TES). It builds up on the earlier book by the same authors entitled: “Through-life Engineering Services: Motivation, Theory and Practice.” This compendium introduces and discusses further, the developments in workshop-based and 'in situ' maintenance and support of high-value engineering products, as well as the application of drone technology for autonomous and self-healing product support. The links between ‘integrated planning’ and planned obsolescence, risk and cost modelling are also examined. The role of data, information, and knowledge management relative to component and system degradation and failure is also presented. This is supported by consideration of the effects upon the maintenance and support decision by the presence of 'No Fault Found' error signals within system data. Further to this the role of diagnostics and prognostics is also discussed. In addition, this text presents the fundamental information required to deliver an effective TES solution/strategy and identification of core technologies. The book contains reference and discussion relative to automotive. rail, and several other industrial case studies to highlight the potential of TES to redefine the product creation and development process. Additionally the role of warranty and service data in the product creation and delivery system is also introduced. ​This book offers a valuable reference resource for academics, practitioners and students of TES and the associated supporting technologies and business models that underpin whole-life product creation and delivery systems through the harvesting and application of condition and use based data.

Reliability Engineering
Reliability Engineering

Author: Mangey Ram

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-10-14

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 0429673299

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Over the last 50 years, the theory and the methods of reliability analysis have developed significantly. Therefore, it is very important to the reliability specialist to be informed of each reliability measure. This book will provide historical developments, current advancements, applications, numerous examples, and many case studies to bring the reader up-to-date with the advancements in this area. It covers reliability engineering in different branches, includes applications to reliability engineering practice, provides numerous examples to illustrate the theoretical results, and offers case studies along with real-world examples. This book is useful to engineering students, research scientist, and practitioners working in the field of reliability.