Title :
A simulation algorithm for computing failure probability of a consecutive-k-out-of-r-from-n:F system
Author :
Psillakis, Zaharias M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Patras Univ., Greece
fDate :
9/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An efficient simulation algorithm for computing failure probability of a consecutive-k-out-of-r-from-n:F system (linear or circular) with any component reliability, is presented. The algorithm estimates both the failure probability of the system and the associated uncertainty (error). A complete interpretation of the algorithm results is given through a detailed error analysis
Keywords :
consecutive system reliability; error analysis; failure analysis; probability; simulation; circular system; component reliability; consecutive-k-out-of-r-from-n:F system; error analysis; failure probability; linear system; simulation algorithm; uncertainty; Algorithm design and analysis; Computational modeling; Error analysis; Quality control; Radar; Reliability; Sonar; Testing; Uncertainty; Upper bound;
Journal_Title :
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
