Practical Reliability Engineering (Fourth Edition)

Author: Patrick O'Connor
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is written by renowned expert in the field of reliability, Patrick O'Connor, and is a classic specialized work. With the development of reliability theory and technology, as well as the author's ongoing research, the content of this book has been updated and revised over time, now in its fourth edition. It systematically discusses a series of topics involved in the implementation of reliability engineering, including mathematics, modeling, prediction, testing, design, data analysis, and management. It elaborates on reliability issues in mechanical and electronic systems, analyzes closely related maintainability and availability issues, and also incorporates content on software reliability. The book is comprehensive, detailed, and easy to understand, combining theory, technology, and engineering, with high practical value. It can serve as a textbook for students majoring in reliability at colleges and universities, as well as a reference for engineers and system managers engaged in reliability work.