Pearson Reliability Engineering by Singiresu S. Rao

Reliability Engineering is intended for use as an introduction to reliability engineering, including the aspects analysis, design, testing, production and quality control of engineering components and systems. The book can be used for senior or dual-level courses on reliability. Numerous analytical and numerical examples and problems are used to illustrate the principles and concepts. Expanded explanations of the fundamental concepts are given throughout the book, with emphasis on the physical significance of the ideas. The mathematical background necessary in the area of probability and statistics is covered briefly to make the presentation complete and self-contained. Solving probability and reliability problems using MATLAB and Excel is also presented.

Features

• More than 230 illustrative examples follow the presentation of most of the topics.
• More than 800 review questions to help readers in reviewing and testing their understanding of the text material.
• Nearly 50 examples are given to illustrate the use of Matlab and Excel for solving probability and reliability problems.
• Over 550 references to lead the reader to specialized and advanced literature.
• More than 500 problems to help readers in the application of the theory to practical problems.