Features
Requires no previous knowledge of design reliability and focuses on concepts and applications rather than mathematical rigor
Includes new findings relevant to a variety of applications
Offers numerous problems and exercises to challenge the reader's understanding
Provides lists of common terms and definitions used in reliability engineering
Summary
As engineering systems become more and more complex, industry has recognized the importance of system and product reliability and places ever increasing emphasis on it during the design phase. Despite its efforts, however, industry continues to lose billions of dollars each year because of unexpected system failures. Therefore, it becomes increasingly important for designers and engineers to have a solid grounding in reliability engineering and keep abreast of new developments and research results.
Introduction
Reliability History
Need of Reliability in Product Design
Reliability in the Product Design Process
Reliability Specialized and Applications Areas
Terms and Definitions
Reliability Information Sources
Military and other Reliability documents
Design Reliability Mathematics
Introduction
Boolean Algebra Laws
Probability Properties
Useful Definitions
Probability Distributions
Hazard Rate Models
Partial Fraction Method and Equation Roots
Differential Equations
Engineering Design and Reliability Management
Introduction
Engineering Design
Reliability Management
Failure Data Collection and Analysis
Introduction
Failure Data Uses
Failure Data Collection Sources in Equipment Life Cycle and Quality Control Data
Failure Reporting and Documentation System Design Guidelines and Failure Data Collection Forms
External Failure Data Sources
Failure Data for Selective Items and Tasks
Hazard Plotting Method
Underlying Distribution Determination Tests
Maximum Likelihood Estimation Method
Basic Reliability Evaluation and Allocation Techniques
Introduction
Bathtub Hazard Rate Curve
General Reliability Analysis Related Formulas
Reliability Networks
Reliability Evaluation Methods
Reliability Allocation
Failure Modes and Effect Analysis
Introduction
Terms and Definitions
Types of FMEA and Their Associated Benefits
Steps for Performing FMEA
Criticality Assessment
FMECA Information Needs, Data Sources, and Users
FMEA Implementation Related Factors and General Guidelines
Advantages of FMEA
Fault Tree Analysis
Introduction
FTA Purposes and Prerequisites
Fault Tree Symbols
Fundamental Approach to FTA
Boolean Algebra Rules
Probability Evaluation of Fault Trees with Repairable and Non-Repairable Components
Fault Tree Duality and FTA Approach Benefits and Drawbacks
Common Cause Failures and Three State Devices
Introduction
Common-Cause Failures
Three State Devices
Mechanical Reliability
Introduction
Reasons for the Discipline of Mechanical Reliability and Mechanical Failure Modes
General and Gear Failure Modes
Safety Factors and Safety Design
"Design by Reliability" Methodology and Stress-Strength Models
Mellin Transform Method
Failure Rate Models
Failure Data Sources for Mechanical Parts
Optimum Models for Mechanical Equipment Replacement or Maintenance
Human Reliability in Engineering Systems
Introduction
Terms and Definitions
Human Error Occurrence Examples and Studies
Human Error Occurrence Classification and its Types and Causes
Human Performance and Stress
Human Performance Reliability in Continuous Time and Mean Time to Human Error (MTTHE) Measure
Human Reliability Evaluation Methods
Human Reliability Markov Modeling
Human Error Data
Reliability Testing and Growth
Introduction
Reliability Testing
Reliability Growth
Reliability Growth Models
Reliability in Computer Systems
Introduction
Terms and Definitions
Software Reliability Versus Hardware Reliability
Computer Failures Causes
Software Life Cycle Phases and Associated Error Sources
Software Reliability Improvement Methods
Software Reliability Assessment Methods
Fault Masking
Robot Reliability and Safety
Introduction
Robot Safety
Robot Reliability
Medical Device Reliability
Introduction
Facts and Figures Government Control and Liability
Medical Electronic Equipment Classification
Medical Device Recalls
Medical Device Design Quality Assurance
Human
Error Occurrence and Related Human Factors
Medical Device Software
Sources for Adverse Medical Device Reportable Events and Failure Investigation Documentation
A Small Instrument Manufacturer's Approach to Produce Reliable and Safe Medical Devices
Aerospace and Medical Equipment Reliability and Reliability Approach Comparisons
Guidelines for Reliability and Other Professionals Associated with Health Care
Design Maintainability and Reliability Centered Maintenance
Introduction
Design Maintainability: Maintainability Need and Relationship Between Reliability and Maintainability
Reliability Centered Maintenance
Total Quality Management and Risk Assessment
Introduction
TQM
Risk Assessment
Life Cycle Costing
Introduction
Reasons and Uses Life Cycle Costing and Required Inputs
Life Cycle Costing Steps and Activities
Skills Requirements Areas of a Life Cycle Costing Analyst and His/Her Associated Professional
Life Cycle Costing Program Evaluation Areas and Life Cycle Cost Estimate Report
Time Dependent Formulas for Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Life Cycle Cost Estimation Models
Cost Estimation Models
Life Cycle Costing Data
Life Cycle Costing Advantages and Disadvantages Resistance Factors and Associated Important Points
Plus each chapter contains references and exercises
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The Engineer and the Scandal gives an in-depth study into an important part of the development of the Theory of Porous Media as well as the amazing story of the glittering life of Professor Karl von Terzaghi. It provides an outline of the bitter dispute between him and Professor Paul Fillunger, both working at the Technische Hochschule of Vienna, Austria, in the fields of soil mechanics and technical mechanics during the 1930s. The ugly confrontation with its tragic end was a scandal in many respects. The author, a well-known scientist himself in the field of the mechanics of porous media, investigated this piece of science history in Austria, Norway, and the United States of America. He discloses an amazing story which has been nearly forgotten although it produced large headlines in the Vienna of 1937.
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Features
Gives technical and commercial environmental terms as well as trademarks and brand names
Contains clear, concise definitions for more than 8,000 terms arranged alphabetically
Provides a comprehensive, easy-to-use, up-to-date guide for sourcing products and services
Includes more than 800 company names, addresses, toll-free numbers, FAX numbers, and e-mail addresses for those companies that market/own the use of specific terms
Helps source the many products whose companies have recently undergone acquisition, merge, or name change
Covers all environmental subjects, eliminating the need for multiple books
Summary
Like most technical disciplines, environmental science and engineering is becoming increasingly specialized. As industry professionals focus on specific environmental subjects they become less familiar with environmental problems and solutions outside their area of expertise. This situation is compounded by the fact that many environmental science related terms are confusing. Prefixes such as bio-, enviro-, hydra-, and hydro- are used so frequently that it is often hard to tell the words apart. The Environmental Engineering Dictionary and Directory gives you a complete list of brand terms, brand names, and trademarks - right at your fingertips.
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Author: G. Kennedy, C. H. Goodchild | Size: 5.2 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: The Concrete Centre | Year: 2004 | pages: 175 | ISBN: 1-904818-08-0
An introduction to the practical use of Yield Line Theory in the design of economic reinforced concrete slabs, including examples of design of flat slabs, raft foundations and refurbishment.
The aim of this publication is to (re-) introduce practical designers to the use of Yield Line Design. The intention is to give an overall appreciation of the method and comprehensive design guidance on its application to the design of some common structural elements. It assumes that the user has sufficient experience to recognise possible failure patterns and situations where further investigation is required.
The basic principles of Yield Line theory are explained and its application as a versatile method for the design and assessment of reinforced concrete slabs is demonstrated. Theory is followed by practical examples and the accompanying commentary gives insights into the years of experience brought to bear by the main author, Gerard Kennedy.
The publication is intended as a designer’s aid and not an academic paper. It commits to paper a practical approach to the use of Yield Line for the design of concrete slabs. It gives guidance on how to tackle less simple problems, such as the design of flat slabs, rafts, refurbishment and slab-beam systems. Whilst the publication covers the design of common elements, it is an introduction, not a comprehensive handbook: in more exacting circumstances, designers are advised to consult more specialist literature. The examples are practical ones that may be followed, but should not be extended too far without reference to more specialist literature.
Yield Line Theory challenges designers to use judgement and not to rely solely on computer analysis and design. Once grasped, Yield Line Theory is exceedingly easy to put into practice and everyone in the procurement chain benefits. Simple design leads to simple details that are fast to detail and fast to fix. Current initiatives such as Egan [4] and partnering, etc, should challenge designers to revisit and re-evaluate the technique.
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This part of BS 4592 specifies requirements the design, manufacture, supply and installation of industrial type flooring and stair treads for manufacturers and suppliers that are common to parts 1 to 5 of BS 4592, for the design of industrial type flooring, stair treads and protective barriers. In addition to the definitive requirements, this standard also requires the items detailed in Clause 4 to be documented. For compliance with this standard, both the definitive requirements and the documented items have to be satisfied.
NOTE 1 Annex A gives methods of calculation and testing of the strength and deflection of flooring and walkways. NOTE 2 Annex B gives recommendations for installation of floor panels. NOTE 3 Annex C gives details of slip resistance testing. This standard does not cover agricultural uses (see BS 5502). Parts 1 to 5 of BS 4592 give specific requirements additional to those in this part (see Foreword).
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This part of BS 4592 specifies requirements for the design, manufacture, supply and installation of metal open bar gratings intended for use in industrial flooring and stair treads. It is not applicable where access to machinery is required, in which case the requirements of BS EN ISO 14122 apply. NOTE For the common requirements for industrial flooring and stair treads, see BS 4592-0. In addition to the definitive requirements, this standard also requires the items detailed in BS 4592-0:2006, Clause 4 to be documented. For compliance with this standard, both the definitive requirements and the documented items have to be satisfied.
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This part of BS 4592 specifies requirements for the design, manufacture, supply and installation of glass reinforced plastics (GRP) open bar gratings intended for use in industrial flooring, walkways and stair treads. It is not applicable where access to machinery is required, in which case the requirements of BS EN ISO 14122 apply. NOTE For the common requirements for industrial type flooring and stair treads, see BS 4592-0. In addition to the definitive requirements, this standard also requires the items detailed in BS 4592-0:2006, Clause 4 to be documented. For compliance with this standard, both the definitive requirements and the documented items have to be satisfied.
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This part of BS 4592 specifies requirements for the design, manufacture, supply and installation of solid plates in metal, aluminium and glass reinforced plastics (GRP) intended for use in industrial flooring and stair treads It is not applicable where access to machinery is required, in which case the requirements of BS EN ISO 14122 apply. NOTE 1 This standard does not cover agricultural uses (see BS 5502). NOTE 2 For the more common requirements for industrial flooring and stair treads, see BS 4592-0. NOTE 3 The method of test for strength and deflection is given in BS 4592-0:2006, Annex A and information to be supplied at the time of enquiry or order is given in BS 4592-0:2006, Clause 4. In addition to the definitive requirements, this standard also requires the items detailed in BS 4592-0:2006, Clause 4 to be documented. For compliance with this standard, both the definitive requirements and the documented items have to be satisfied.
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This Published Document provides non‑contradictory complementary information for use in the UK with BS EN 1998-1:2004, BS EN 1998-2:2005, BS EN 1998-4:2006, BS EN 1998-5:2004 and BS EN 1998-6:2005, and their UK National Annexes.
This Published Document gives background information and some additional guidance on the clauses subject to National Choice in these parts of BS EN 1998.
This document only covers the United Kingdom and does not consider conditions applicable to British Overseas Territories, where
seismological and other aspects might be very different. It is restricted to considerations for the design of new structures within the scope of BS EN 1998-1, BS EN 1998-2, BS EN 1998-4, BS EN 1998-5 and BS EN 1998-6 to resist seismic actions.
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Author: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Feldmann Dr.-Ing. Ch. Heinemeyer Dr.-Ing. B. Völling | Size: 3.37 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: ArcelorMittal | Year: 2008 | pages: 56
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Author: Research Fund for Coal & Steel | Size: 11.1 MB | Format:PDF
Guidelines and background documentation for the design for human induced vibrations on pedestrian bridges and floors.
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This report is intended to serve as a guide to identify defects that may occur during the fabrication and handling of bridge elements. The report gives guidance on possible cause and prevention. It will help determine the consequences of the defects and assist in making a judgment as to acceptance/repair or rejection.
This report can be utilized by State Inspectors, Designers, Plant Production Managers, Plant Quality Control Inspectors and Plant Engineers.
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I create a thread contains my review on some postings, I focus on seismic design / pushover analysis + other topics that I know
I already give several review in following thread :
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I will constantly add my new review at there.
I hope my thread can be a "sticky/permanent thread" so that easily to find & read by all members of CivilEA
I need suggestion from Admin/Protector/Moderator where is the correct forum for my thread & also correct name for my thread.
I feel that my thread in that temporary location ( in Suggestion Forum ) should be moved to an appropriate forum so that easily to find & read by all members of CivilEA.
If that thread moved by Admin/Protector/Moderator to an appropriate/correct forum please give me notification about the new location of it so that I can continue add my review.
I hope my review useful for all of you
Thx
review related to structural analisis - earthquake engineering & design based on ACI318/318M, UBC 1997, IBC & related code
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