Reliability in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering

Bernd Bertsche

ISBN 10: 3540339698 / ISBN 13: 9783540339694

Published by Springer, 2008

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pp. 506.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reliability in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540339698
• ISBN 13: 9783540339694
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Defects generate a great economic problem for suppliers who are faced with increased duties. Customers expect increased efficiency and dependability of technical product of - also growing - complexity. The authors give an introduction to a theory of dependability for engineers. The book may serve as a reference book as well, enhancing the knowledge of the specialists and giving a lot of theoretical background and practical information, especially on the dependability analysis of whole systems.

The theory, concepts and approaches are well explained by examples and solutions. The topics include: Mathematical basis, Life span distributions, System dependability theory, Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), Fault tree analysis, Dependability test planning, Test evaluation, Calculation of repairable systems, Dependability protection programs.

About the Author

Professor Bernd Bertsche earned his degree and doctorate in mechanical engineering at the Universitaet Stuttgart. Afterwards, he worked for Mercedes-Benz AG in the passenger car development unit followed by a position as professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Albstadt-Sigmaringen. Later, he was appointed at the Universitaet Stuttgart. Since 2001 Professor Bertsche is the ordinary and head for the Institute of Machine Components at the Universitaet Stuttgart.