Reliability and Maintainability Engineering Books

No.	Cover	Title	Author(s)	Description
1		Reliability Engineering: Theory and Practice	Alessandro Birolini	This book is a comprehensive guide on how to build and assess reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety (RAMS) of components, equipment, and systems. It is based on over 30 years of experience in the field of reliability engineering by the author who has worked both in industry and as a professor at ETH Zurich. The book presents the state-of-the-art of reliability engineering in theory and practice. It provides methods and tools that can be tailored to cover different RAMS requirement levels. The book is mathematically self-contained with a large number of tables (60), figures (210), and examples/exercises (220, of which 80 are problems for homework). The book has been extended and carefully reviewed to improve accuracy. It represents the continuous improvement effort to satisfy reader's needs and confidence. The latest edition includes an introduction to risk management with structurally new models based on semi-Markov processes and the concept of mean time to accident, reliability and availability of a k-out-of-n redundancy with arbitrary repair rate for n - k=2, 10 new homework problems, refinements on multiple failure mechanisms, approximate expressions for large complex systems, data analysis, comments on MTBF (mean time between failures), MTTF (mean time to failure), MTTR (mean time to repair), R (reliability) and PM (preventive maintenance). Hardcover: 651 pages Publisher: Springer; 8th ed. 2017 edition (May 19, 2017) Older Editions: 7^th, 6^th, 5^th, 4^th, 3^rd, 2^nd
2		Practical Reliability Engineering	Patrick D. T. O'Connor, Andre Kleyner	This book is a comprehensive guide to reliability engineering, covering both theory and practice. It is based on the latest industry standards and best practices, and prepares students for the Certified Reliability Engineer exam of the American Society for Quality (ASQ). Each chapter includes practice questions and a solutions manual is available online for instructors. The book covers topics such as reliability mathematics, physics of failure, failure data analysis, reliability prediction and modelling, design for reliability and safety, reliability testing, reliability demonstration and growth, reliability management and economics, and more. The book also includes software applications of statistical methods, such as probability plotting and common software tools. Paperback: 512 pages Publisher: Wiley; 5^th edition (January 30, 2012) Older Editions: 4^th, 3^rd, 2^nd, 1^st Video: System Reliability and Product Validation Tutorial
3		An Introduction to Reliability and Maintainability Engineering	Charles E. Ebeling	This book teaches the essential concepts of probability and statistics for reliability analysis. The Third Edition includes new topics such as the Anderson Darling test, the Cox proportionate hazards model, the Accelerated Failure Time model, and Monte Carlo simulation. It also has more than 80 new exercises with solutions for the odd-numbered ones. Additionally, Excel workbooks are available for download to help students with calculations and focus on reliability concepts. Ebeling's text helps readers learn how to use reliability and maintainability models for design at all levels. Hardcover: 658 pages Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.; 3 edition (April 12, 2019) Older Editions: 2^nd Book Website (Publisher)
4		Reliability Theory and Practice	Igor Bazovsky	Igor Bazovsky was a pioneer in the development of reliability methods for engineering systems. His 1961 book, Reliability Theory and Practice, is a classic that covers the statistical analysis of electrical, mechanical, and other systems used in airborne, missile, and ground equipment. The book is written in a clear and conversational style, with explanations in plain language and formulas in symbolic language. The book is suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals. The book is available in a reprint edition by Dover Publications (2004). Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: Dover Publications (October 26, 2004)
5		Reliability Theory and Practice	Igor Bazovsky	Igor Bazovsky was a pioneer in the development of reliability methods for engineering systems. His 1961 book, Reliability Theory and Practice, is a classic that covers the statistical analysis of electrical, mechanical, and other systems used in airborne, missile, and ground equipment. The book is written in a clear and conversational style, with explanations in plain language and formulas in symbolic language. The book is suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals. The book is available in a reprint edition by Dover Publications (2004). Hardcover: 312 pages Publisher: Hassell Street Press (September 9, 2021)
6		Reliability Engineering and Risk Analysis: A Practical Guide	Mohammad Modarres, Mark P. Kaminskiy, Vasiliy Krivtsov	This book is a concise and practical guide to reliability and risk analysis techniques for engineering students and practitioners. It covers a wide range of topics, including root cause analysis, reliability centered maintenance, FMEA, physics of failure, and decision tree analysis. The book also provides examples and exercises to illustrate the application of these techniques in real-world scenarios. The new edition features updated and expanded content on classical and Bayesian confidence interval estimation, models for physics-of-failure approach to life estimation, generalized renewal process and optimal maintenance, and more. Paperback: 522 pages Publisher: CRC Press; 3^rd edition (December 1, 2016) Older Editions: 2^nd, 1^st Author Website, Author Website Video 1: Reliability Engineering: A Brief Overview (6 minutes) Video 2: Reliability Engineering: An Overview (42 minutes) Video 3: Probabilistic Risk Assessment and Management in the Nuclear Industry: An Overview (38 minutes) Free Textbook: Probability Distributions Used in Reliability Engineering
7		Probability Distributions Used in Reliability Engineering	Andrew N O'Connor, Mohammad Modarres, Ali Mosleh	This book introduces the probability distributions that are relevant for reliability engineering and risk analysis. It shows how to visualize and calculate each distribution, as well as its reliability functions and other related formulas. It also gives formulas for common statistics such as moments and confidence intervals, and explains how to use likelihood functions and Bayesian methods for estimation. The book discusses the properties and applications of each distribution in reliability engineering and risk analysis, and provides numerical examples to illustrate them. It also lists online and hardcopy sources for more information, and shows how each distribution is connected to other distributions. Paperback: 214 pages Publisher: DML International (January 25, 2019) Free Textbook: Probability Distributions Used in Reliability Engineering
8		Reliability and Risk Analysis (What Every Engineer Should Know)	Mohammad Modarres, Katrina Groth	This book is a new edition that covers reliability and risks analysis for engineers and engineering students at all levels. Reliability analysis is a multidisciplinary subject that applies to many engineering fields. The book explains the practical methods of reliability and risk studies, and their uses and limitations. It covers basic and advanced methods in reliability analysis, such as dependent failure analysis, importance analysis, and repairable systems analysis. It also gives a comprehensive overview of modern probabilistic life assessment methods, such as Bayesian estimation, system reliability analysis, and human reliability. The book includes end-of-chapter problems and a solutions manual for course adoptions. The book is clear, concise, and focuses on fundamentals. It is suitable for beginners with no background in reliability engineering and basic knowledge of probability and statistics. It can help new practitioners, undergraduates, and first-year graduate students. Paperback: 462 pages Publisher: CRC Press; 2^nd edition (April 26, 2023)
9		Applied Reliability	Paul A. Tobias, David C. Trindade	Applied Reliability is a practical and easy-to-use guide for reliability analysis using spreadsheet software and two popular software packages: Minitab and SAS JMP. The third edition covers basic statistics, reliability concepts, lifetime distributions, data plotting, acceleration models, life test data analysis, systems models, and Bayesian reliability analysis. The book includes more than 150 examples with software implementation, 300 figures, hundreds of exercises, and additional problems at the end of each chapter. The book is suitable for students and practitioners who want to learn how to analyze reliability data and apply reliability engineering principles. Hardcover: 600 pages Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; 3^rd edition (August 26, 2011) Older Editions: 2^nd Author Website
10		Methods for Reliability Improvement and Risk Reduction	Michael Todinov	Reliability is a key quality for any product or process in any company or organization. This book presents a powerful framework of methods that can improve reliability and reduce risk in any domain of human activity. It covers existing methods and introduces new methods that are domain-independent, meaning they do not depend on past data, domain knowledge or failure mechanisms. Some of the new methods are: - Separation: dividing a system into independent parts to reduce the chance of failure propagation. - Stochastic separation: introducing randomness in the system to avoid common cause failures. - Introducing deliberate weaknesses: creating weak points in the system to protect the critical components. - Segmentation: breaking a system into segments that can function independently or be replaced easily. - Self-reinforcement: increasing the strength or redundancy of the system as it operates. - Inversion: reversing the roles of components or processes to achieve the opposite effect. - Reducing the rate of accumulation of damage: slowing down the deterioration of the system or its environment. - Permutation: changing the order or arrangement of components or processes to reduce stress or interference. - Substitution: replacing a component or process with a different one that has similar or better performance. - Limiting the space and time exposure: reducing the duration or extent of exposure to potential hazards. - Comparative reliability models: comparing the reliability of different systems or designs using simple metrics. The book provides many examples and case studies to illustrate how these methods can be applied in practice. By using these methods, any company or organization can enhance the reliability of its products and operations at low or no cost. Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (December 10, 2018) Book Website (Publisher)
11		Reliability Engineering: Methods and Applications	Mangey Ram (Editor)	Reliability engineering is a branch of systems engineering that focuses on ensuring that products or systems function properly under specified conditions and for a certain period of time. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory, methods, applications, examples, and case studies of reliability engineering. It covers various aspects of reliability engineering, such as design review and control, failure mode and effects analysis, reliability testing and modeling, human factors, and reliability information systems. The book also presents the historical developments and current advancements in reliability engineering, as well as the challenges and opportunities for future research and practice. Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: CRC Press; 1^st edition (October 25, 2019)
12		Certified Reliability Engineer Primer	Quality Council of Indiana	The Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) Primer, 5^th edition (January, 2018). Covers CRE body of knowledge: 1 Certification Overview: CRE Exam, CRE Body of Knowledge, Bloom's Taxonomy, CRE Primer Content 2. Reliability Fundamentals: Leadership Foundations, Benefits of Reliability, Interrelationships, Leadership Responsibilities, Roles and Responsibilities, Function of Reliability Engineering, Ethics in Reliability Engineering, Supplier Assessments, Performance Monitoring, Reliability Foundations, Reliability Terminology, Drivers of Reliability, Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA), Root Cause Analysis, Lifecycle Stages, Cost of Poor Reliability, Maintainability/Availability Economics, Quality Triangle, Six Sigma Methodologies, Systems Engineering, References 3. Risk Management: Identification, Risk Management Techniques, Types of Risk, Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) , Common Mode Analysis, Hazard Analysis, Risk Matrix, System Safety, Mitigation, References 4. Statistical Concepts: Basic Statistics, Probability Concepts, Probability Distributions, Probability Functions, Reliability Sampling Plans, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Process Capability, Confidence Intervals, References 5. Data Management: Sources of Reliability Data, Types of Data, Data Collection Methods, Data Summary and Reporting, Failure Analysis Methods, (Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Actions System (FRACAS), References 6. Reliability Planning: Reliability Test Strategies, Environmental and Usage Factors, Failure Consequences, Failure Criteria, Testing Environment, References 7. Testing and Modeling: Testing, Accelerated Life Tests, Stress Screening, Qualification Testing, Degradation Testing, Software Testing, Modeling, Block Diagrams, Physics of Failure, Failure Models, Prediction Methods, Design Prototyping, References 8. Reliability Designs: Evaluation Techniques, Stress-strength Analysis, Design of Experiments, Reliability Optimization, Human Factors, Design For Excellence (DFX), Design for Reliability, Parts and Systems Development, Selection Techniques, Parts Standardization, References 9. Maintainability, Maintenance Strategies: Preventive Maintenance Analysis, Corrective Maintenance Analysis, References 10. Appendix/Index: Tables, Supplement, Calculus Review, Author/Name Index, Formulas Index, Subject Index, Question Answers Ring Binder: 664 pages and 400 questions and answers Publisher Website CRE Primer Sample Section American Society for Quality (ASQ) CRE body of knowledge (BoK) ASQ CRE Certification Requirements Information from ASQ on CRE Certification Publisher: Quality Council Of Indiana (2018)
13		Certified Reliability Engineer Solutions	Quality Council of Indiana	Solutions manual for the Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) Primer Paperback: Publisher Website CRE Solutions Manual Sample Section Publisher: Quality Council Of Indiana (2018)
14		The Certified Reliability Engineer Handbook	Mark Allen Durivage	This handbook covers the 2018 Body of Knowledge for the Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) exam, including new topics such as leadership, performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and quality triangles. It is designed to help candidates prepare for the exam and to serve as a reference for practitioners. The handbook contains several practical examples based on the authors' and editor's experience and knowledge. The handbook follows the same structure and numbering as the Body of Knowledge (BoK) for the CRE exam. It also has a comprehensive glossary of reliability-related terms and appendices with useful distribution tables and other information. Hardcover: 360 pages Publisher: ASQ Quality Press; 3 edition (July 12, 2017) Older Editions: 2^nd
15		Reliability Physics and Engineering: Time-To-Failure Modeling	J. W. McPherson	This book introduces the fundamental concepts and methods of reliability physics and engineering for electrical, mechanical, civil, biomedical, materials, and applied physics engineers. It covers how to design, select materials, and manufacture devices/products that are more reliable. It also explains how to use excel spreadsheets for reliability analysis. The book assumes a basic knowledge of differential equations and statistics. The focus of the book is on the physical mechanisms of device failure and the reliability engineering tools to prevent them. Hardcover: 484 pages Publisher: Springer; 3^rd edition (January 10, 2019) Older Editions: 2010, 2013 Author Info
16		Product Integrity and Reliability in Design	John W. Evans, Jillian Y. Evans (Editors)	This book introduces the root-cause approach to reliability, also known as the "physics of failure" method. It shows how to apply this method to process design and product development. The book is suitable for postgraduate students in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and materials engineering who want to learn about reliability engineering. It is also a useful reference for engineers who design and develop electrical and mechanical components and systems. Hardcover: 416 pages Publisher: Springer; 2001 1^st edition (February 28, 2001)
17		Introduction to Reliability Engineering	E. E. Lewis	This book offers a comprehensive introduction to reliability engineering, a sub-discipline of systems engineering that emphasizes the ability of equipment to function without failure. Using an interdisciplinary perspective, it covers the theory and practice of reliability engineering, with examples and exercises based on real-world applications. The book includes topics such as quality-related methodologies, spreadsheet solutions, failure rate methodology, safety hazards of products and equipment, and more. It also provides a detailed treatment of the load-capacity approach to reliability, which ties the physical behavior of components and systems to their probabilistic failure models. Paperback: 464 pages Publisher: Wiley; 2^nd edition (November 15, 1995) Author Website
18		Reliability Toolkit: Commercial Practices Edition	Seymour Morris, Bruce Dudley, Joseph Caroli, Preston MacDiarmid, David Nicholls, Anthony Coppola, Ned Criscimagna, John Farrell, et al.	This 3^rd edition of the "Reliability Toolkit" was developed in 1995 as a joint effort between the System Reliability Division at the USAF Rome Laboratory and the DoD Reliability Analysis Center, operated by IIT Research Institute at the time. The table of contents can be found here. The "Reliability Toolkit: Commercial Practices Edition" is intended to help both the commercial and military sectors deal with developing and manufacturing reliable products in today's competitive world. In 1988 Rome Laboratory used the benefit of over 30 years in the reliability discipline to publish its RADC "Reliability Engineer's Toolkit" and in 1993 a revision, "The Rome Laboratory Reliability Engineer's Toolkit," (Rome Air Development Center was renamed Rome Laboratory between the two versions). While intended for the military, these documents were "best sellers" and have been widely used by both the commercial and military communities. The 1995 version of the Toolkit concentrates on activities that have payoff without the focus on military standards of the predecessor versions of the Toolkit. Older Editions, Free Download: 1993, 1988
19		Basic Reliability: An introduction to Reliability Engineering	Nicholas Summerville	With over 15 years of experience in reliability, quality, and safety engineering, author Nicholas Summerville shares his insights in this concise and practical book. Summerville explains the main concepts of reliability engineering and how to apply them to various reliability projects in a clear and simple way. Paperback: 136 pages Publisher: AuthorHouse; 1st edition (December 3, 2004)
20		Reliability: Probabilistic Models and Statistical Methods	Lawrence M. Leemis	An elementary introduction to the probabilistic models and statistical methods used by reliability engineers as applied to, for example, electrical or mechanical systems. Leemis offers explanations of how the mathematical models and results apply to engineering design and the analysis of lifetime data sets, with simple, supplementary proofs and derivations provided when necessary. Applications are drawn from a variety of disciplines. Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: Lawrence Leemis; 2^nd edition (January 1, 2009) Author Website
21		Reliability Engineering	Kailash C. Kapur, Michael Pecht	Reliability Engineering presents an integrated approach to the design, engineering, and management of reliability activities throughout the life cycle of a product, including concept, research and development, design, manufacturing, assembly, sales, and service. Containing illustrative guides that include worked problems, numerical examples, homework problems, a solutions manual, and class-tested materials, it demonstrates to product development and manufacturing professionals how to distribute key reliability practices throughout an organization. Hardcover: 512 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (April 28, 2014) Author Website, Author Website
22		Life Cycle Reliability Engineering	Guangbin Yang	As the Lead Reliability Engineer for Ford Motor Company, Guangbin Yang is involved with all aspects of the design and production of complex automotive systems. Focusing on real-world problems and solutions, Life Cycle Reliability Engineering covers the gamut of the techniques used for reliability assurance throughout a product's life cycle. Yang pulls real-world examples from his work and other industries to explain the methods of robust design (designing reliability into a product or system ahead of time), statistical and real product testing, software testing, and ultimately verification and warranting of the final product's reliability. Complete with real-world examples, case studies, and exercises, this resource covers: - Reliability definition, metrics, and product life distributions (exponential, Weibull, normal, lognormal, and more) - Methodologies, tools, and practical applications of system reliability modeling and allocation - Robust reliability design techniques - Potential failure mode avoidance, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) - Accelerated life test methods, models, plans, and data analysis techniques - Degradation testing and data analysis methods, covering both destructive and nondestructive inspections - Practical methodologies for reliability verification and screening - Warranty policies, data analysis, field failure monitoring, and warranty cost reduction Hardcover: 544 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (February 2, 2007)
23		Reliability Evaluation of Engineering Systems: Concepts and Techniques	Roy Billinton, Ronald N. Allan	The scope is not limited to anyone engineering discipline as the concepts and basic techniques for reliability evaluation have no disciplinary boundaries and are applicable in most, if not all, engineering applications. The primary objective has been to compile a book which provides practicing engineers and engineering graduates who have little or no background in probability theory or statistics, with the concepts and basic techniques for evaluating the reliability of engineering systems. Topics include: basic probability theory, application of the binomial distribution, network modeling and evaluation of simple systems, probability distributions in reliability evaluation, discrete and continuous Markov chains, frequency and duration techniques and systems with non-exponential distributions. Hardcover: 453 pages Publisher: Springer; 2^nd edition (June 30, 1992)
24		System Reliability Theory: Models, Statistical Methods, and Applications	Marvin Rausand, Anne Barros, Arnljot Hoyland	System Reliability Theory: Models, Statistical Methods, and Applications, Third Edition presents an updated and revised look at system reliability theory, modeling, and analytical methods. The new edition is based on feedback to the second edition from numerous students, professors, researchers, and industries around the world. New sections and chapters are added together with new real-world industry examples, and standards and problems are revised and updated. System Reliability Theory covers a broad and deep array of system reliability topics, including: - In depth discussion of failures and failure modes - The main system reliability assessment methods - Common-cause failure modeling - Deterioration modeling - Maintenance modeling and assessment using Python code - Bayesian probability and methods - Life data analysis using R Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in reliability engineering, this book also serves as a reference and resource for practicing statisticians and engineers. Throughout, the book has a practical focus, incorporating industry feedback and real-world industry problems and examples. Hardcover: 864 pages Publisher: Wiley; 3rd edition (October 20, 2020) Older Editions: 2^nd
25		Reliability Engineering Handbook Vol. 1	Dimitri Kececioglu	This volume, one of two devoted to the subject, covers the range of reliability engineering, from product and system design through manufacturing, implementation and maintenance. Illustrated with practical examples, the books show how to specify components, equipment and system reliability - and how to implement these requirements. Comprehensive and easy to understand, these books demonstrate how to analyze time-to-failure data from components, systems and equipment to obtain their distribution, reliability, failure rate and mean lifespan; provide theoretical and practical tools for designing, testing and implementing the probability and capacity of parts, components, equipment, products and systems performance; and include applications to purchasing, engineering, research, development, manufacturing and quality control. Hardcover: 688 pages Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1^st edition (June 23, 1991)
26		Reliability Engineering Handbook Vol. 2	Dimitri Kececioglu	This book provides the theoretical and practical tools whereby the probability and capability of parts, components, equipment, products and systems to perform their required functions for desired periods of time without failure, in specified environments, and with desired confidence, can be specified, predicted, designed-in, tested, demonstrated, packaged, transported, stored, installed, started up, and their performance monitored and fed back to all concerned organizations. Hardcover: 541 pages Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1^st edition (January 1991)
27		Reliability Engineering	Elsayed A. Elsayed	Divided into three parts, Reliability Engineering, Second Edition handily describes the theories and their practical uses while presenting readers with real-world examples and problems to solve. Part I focuses on system reliability estimation for time independent and failure dependent models, helping engineers create a reliable design. Part II aids the reader in assembling necessary components and configuring them to achieve desired reliability objectives, conducting reliability tests on components, and using field data from similar components. Part III follows what happens once a product is produced and sold, how the manufacturer must ensure its reliability objectives by providing preventive and scheduled maintenance and warranty policies. Hardcover: 792 pages Publisher: Wiley; 2^nd edition (June 19, 2012) Older Edition: 1^st Author Website
28		Handbook of Reliability Engineering and Management	W. Grant Ireson , Clyde F. Coombs, Jr., Richard Y. Moss	The Handbook of Reliability Engineering and Management gives you the specific engineering, management, and mathematics data you need to design and manufacture more reliable electronic and mechanical devices as well as complete systems. You'll find proven industry practices for defining and achieving reliability goals - real how-to information, not theoretical generalities. You also get new methods for determining overall product reliability. . .the latest design techniques for extending a product's life cycle. . .tested strategies for incorporating reliability into new product development. . .and more. Hardcover: 816 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 2^nd edition (December 22, 1995) Older Editions: 1988, 1966
29		System Engineering Management	Benjamin S. Blanchard	System Engineering Management, Fourth Edition introduces readers to the full range of system engineering concepts, tools, and techniques, emphasizing the application of principles and concepts of system engineering and the way these principles aid in the development, utilization, and support of systems. This book is aimed at the system engineer who is involved in product design and engineering or involved in government contracting and must produce system engineering management plans (SEMPs). It is also applicable to organizations who have or are planning to use the capability maturity model (CMM) to improve their effectiveness. For the intended audience this book is both comprehensive and complete. There are eight chapters, each followed by case studies, questions and problems, and six appendices. It starts with a foundation of the basics, such as definitions, system engineering life cycle, analysis and concurrent engineering. It then builds upon this foundation by addressing all of the elements of a well-managed system engineering program: integrated product and process development, TQM, configuration management, support and logistics. Each element is discussed in detail and placed into the context of a total system engineering environment. The chapter on system design requirements is particularly complete and covers every facet of this discipline, including reliability, maintainability, safety, software, etc. Hardcover: 560 pages Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (July 28, 2008)
30		Reliability Statistics	Robert A. Dovich	A handy reference to reliability statistical methods, this book provides statistical applications for quality and reliability engineering personnel. Paperback: 93 pages Publisher: Amer Society for Quality (June 1990)
31		Fault-Tolerant Systems	Israel Koren, C. Mani Krishna	Reflecting the real-world challenges faced by designers of these systems, this book addresses fault tolerance design with a systems approach to both hardware and software. No other text on the market takes this approach, nor offers the comprehensive and up-to-date treatment Koren and Krishna provide. Students, designers and architects of high performance processors will value this comprehensive overview of the field. Hardcover: 400 pages Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann; 1^st edition (March 15, 2007) Author Website, Author Website
32		The Certified Reliability Engineer Handbook	Donald W. Benbow, Hugh W. Broome	This handbook's chapters and sections match the Body of Knowledge (BoK) specified for ASQs Reliability Engineer certification, which includes design review and control; prediction, estimation, and apportionment methodology; failure mode effects and analysis; the planning, operation, and analysis of reliability testing and field failures, including mathematical modeling; understanding human factors in reliability; and the ability to develop and administer reliability information systems for failure analysis, design and performance improvement, and reliability program management over the entire product life cycle. This handbook provides reliability engineers with the theory and tools needed to meet ever-increasing reliability requirements. An accompanying CD contains supplementary problems covering each chapter and a simulated exam that has problems distributed among the chapters according to the scheme published in the BoK. Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: ASQ Quality Press; Har/Cdr edition (December 22, 2008)
33		Improving Product Reliability and Software Quality: Strategies, Tools, Process and Implementation	Mark A. Levin, Ted T. Kalal, Jonathan Rodin	The revised second edition of Improving Product Reliability and Software Quality offers a comprehensive and detailed guide to implementing a hardware reliability and software quality process for technology products. The authors - noted experts in the field - provide useful tools, forms and spreadsheets for executing an effective product reliability and software quality development process and explore proven software quality and product reliability concepts. The second edition includes: - Software tools, software quality process and software security. - An FMEA section to include software fault trees and software FMEAs. - Two new reliability tools to accelerate design maturity and reduce the risk of premature wearout. - Material on preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance and Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) to better manage repair cost and unscheduled downtime. - Updated information on reliability modeling and hiring reliability and software engineers. - A comprehensive review of the reliability process from a multi-disciplinary viewpoint including new material on uprating and counterfeit components. - Aspects of competition, key quality and reliability concepts and presents the tools for implementation. Hardcover: 456 pages Publisher: Wiley; 2^nd edition (May 28, 2019) Older Editions: 1^st
34		Telecommunications System Reliability Engineering, Theory, and Practice	Mark L. Ayers	Telecommunications System Reliability Engineering, Theory, and Practice provides a background in reliability engineering theory as well as detailed sections discussing applications to fiber optic networks (earth station and space segment), microwave networks (long-haul, cellular backhaul and mobile wireless), satellite networks (teleport and VSAT), power systems (generators, commercial power and battery systems), facilities management, and software/firmware. Programming techniques and examples for simulation of the approaches presented are discussed throughout the book. Hardcover: 256 pages Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press; 1^st edition (October 23, 2012)
35		Probability, Statistics, and Reliability for Engineers and Scientists	Bilal M. Ayyub, Richard H. McCuen	Data analysis and synthesis are essential skills for engineers and scientists in a technological society. They need to learn how to collect, analyze, interpret, and use large amounts of data effectively. This requires a solid foundation in probability, statistics, reliability, and risk methods. Probability, Statistics, and Reliability for Engineers and Scientists, Third Edition is a comprehensive textbook that introduces these methods with a balance of theory and applications. It emphasizes simulation as a powerful tool for modeling and decision making, and covers various topics such as analysis of variance, Monte Carlo simulation, and uncertainty analysis. The authors explain the advantages and limitations of each method, and show how data analysis is a continuum rather than a discrete process. This book is useful for both students and practitioners who want to solve problems and make decisions based on data and uncertainty. Hardcover: 664 pages Publisher: CRC Press; 3rd edition (April 26, 2011) Older Editions: 2^nd Author Website
36		OREDA Handbook 2015: Offshore and Onshore Reliability Data	OREDA Project Participants	This handbook presents high quality reliability data for offshore equipment collected during phase VI to IX (project period 2000 - 2009) of the OREDA project. The intention of the handbook is to provide both quantitative and qualitative information as a basis for Performance Forecasting or RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety) analyses. Volume 1 is about Topside Equipment. Compared to earlier editions, there are only minor changes in the reliability data presentation. To obtain a reasonable population for presenting reliability data for topside equipment in the 2015 edition, some data from phases VI and VII already issued in the previous 2009 handbook (5th edition) have also been included. The 2015 topside volume is divided into two parts. Part I describes the OREDA project, different data collection phases and the estimation procedures used to generate the data tables presented in Part II of the handbook. Topside data are in general not covering the whole lifetime of equipment, but typically a time window of 2 - 4 years of operation. Infant mortality failures are as a rule not collected for topside equipment; hence, the data collected are from the normal steady-state operating time period. Paperback: 832 pages Publisher: DNV; 2015 6th Edition edition (2015), Offshore and Onshore Reliability Data (OREDA) project participants, in cooperation with the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway Older Editions: 2009 What is OREDA? OREDA Handbook Equipment Coverage Purchase from OREDA
37		Nonelectronic Parts Reliability Data - NPRD-91	William Denson, Greg Chandler, William Crowell, Rick Wanner	This document provides failure rate data for a wide variety of component types including mechanical, electomechanical, and discrete electronic parts and assemblies. It also provides summary failures rates for numerous part categories by quality level and environment. Data represents a compilation of field experience in military, commercial, and industrial applications, and concentrates on items not covered by MIL-HDBK-217, "Reliability Prediction of Electronic Equipment." Data tables include part descriptions, quality levels, application environments, point estimates of failure rate, data sources, number of failures, total opeiating hous, and detailed part characteristics. Paperback: 632 pages Publisher: DoD Reliability Analysis Center (1991) Free download from DTIC (39 MB): https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a242083.pdf
38		Mechanical System Reliability for Long Life Space Systems	Michael T. Kowal	The creation of a compendium of mechanical limit states was undertaken in order to provide a reference base for the application of first-order reliability methods to mechanical systems in the context of the development of a system level design methodology. The compendium was conceived as a reference source specific to the problem of developing the noted design methodology, and not an exhaustive or exclusive compilation of mechanical limit states. The compendium is not intended to be a handbook of mechanical limit states for general use. The compendium provides a diverse set of limit-state relationships for use in demonstrating the application of probabilistic reliability methods to mechanical systems. The compendium is to be used in the reliability analysis of moderately complex mechanical systems. PDF: 115 pages Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 1994 Free download from NASA: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19950009170.pdf
39		Failure Mode/Mechanism Distributions - FMD-91	Gregory Chandler, William K. Denson, Michael J. Rossi, Richard Wanner	The intent of this document is to present failure mode distributions to be used in support of reliability analysis such as FMEAs and FMECAs when used in conjunction with accepted reliability prediction techniques such as MIL-HDBK-217 along with RACs Nonelectronic Parts Reliability Data (NPRD). The intent of these distributions is that they form a basis for a standard set of distributions to be used in the reliability engineering industry. The scope of this publication covers all electronic, mechanical and electromechanical parts or assemblies on which RAC has collected failure data. Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: DoD Reliability Analysis Center (1991) Free download from DTIC (16 MB): https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a259655.pdf
40		IEC 61078 Ed. 2.0 b:2006, Analysis Techniques for Dependability - Reliability Block Diagram and Boolean Methods	International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) TC/SC 56	This International Standard describes procedures for modelling the dependability of a system and for using the model in order to calculate reliability and availability measures. The RBD modelling technique is intended to be applied primarily to systems without repair and where the order in which failures occur does not matter. For systems where the order of failures is to be taken into account or where repairs are to be carried out, other modelling techniques, such as Markov analysis, are more suitable. Paperback: 82 pages Publisher: Multiple. Distributed through American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (August 19, 2007)
41		Reliability: Modeling, Prediction, and Optimization	Wallace R. Blischke, D. N. Prabhakar Murthy	Reliability: Modeling, Prediction, and Optimization presents a remarkably broad framework for the analysis of the technical and commercial aspects of product reliability, integrating concepts and methodologies from such diverse areas as engineering, materials science, statistics, probability, operations research, and management. Written in plain language by two highly respected experts in the field, this practical work provides engineers, operations managers, and applied statisticians with both qualitative and quantitative tools for solving a variety of complex, real-world reliability problems. A wealth of examples and case studies accompanies: - Comprehensive coverage of assessment, prediction, and improvement at each stage of a product's life cycle - Clear explanations of modeling and analysis for hardware ranging from a single part to whole systems - Thorough coverage of test design and statistical analysis of reliability data - A special chapter on software reliability - Coverage of effective management of reliability, product support, testing, pricing, and related topics Hardcover: 848 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (March 27, 2000)
42		Reliability Engineering Handbook	Bryan Dodson, Dennis Nolan	Providing a comprehensive approach to both the art and science of reliability engineering, this volume covers all aspects of the field, from basic concepts to accelerated testing, including SPC, designed experiments, human factors, and reliability management. It also presents the theory of reliability systems and its application as prescribed by industrial and government standards. Hardcover: 592 pages Publisher: CRC Press; 1^st edition (October 27, 1999)
43		How Reliable Is Your Product?: 50 Ways to Improve Product Reliability	Mike Silverman	Reliability can no longer be a step or a series of steps in product development; it is something that needs to be acknowledged up front and built into the product from its very conception. Reliability, in other words, must be "designed in." Product developers now have many tools - software and hardware - at their disposal for building reliability in from the get go. From the organizational point of view, what better way to design in reliability than to make designers themselves responsible for the reliability of their designs? As Mike Silverman explains in How Reliable is Your Product?, this is why the role of the reliability engineer is changing to one of mentor. Product developers are now responsible for going out and finding the best testing tools and then training the designers on their use, so that designers factor and build in reliability at every stage of product design. Hardcover: 370 pages Publisher: Super Star Press (January 3, 2011)
44		Case Studies in Reliability and Maintenance	Wallace R. Blischke (Editor), D. N. Prabhakar Murthy (Editor)	Case Studies in Reliability and Maintenance serves as a valuable addition to the current literature on the subject of reliability by bridging the gap between theory and application. Conceived during the preparation of the editors' earlier work, Reliability: Modeling, Prediction, and Optimization (Wiley, 2000), this new volume features twenty-six actual case studies written by top experts in their fields, each illustrating exactly how reliability models are applied. Case studies are from fields such as aerospace, automotive, mining, electronics, power plants, dikes, computer software, weapons, photocopiers, industrial furnaces, granite building cladding, chemistry, and aircraft engines. Hardcover: 696 pages Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1^st edition (January 10, 2003)
45		Maintainability: A Key to Effective Serviceability and Maintenance Management	Benjamin S. Blanchard, Dinesh C. Verma, Elmer L. Peterson	Maintainability is a practical, step-by-step guide to implementing a comprehensive maintainability program within your organization's design and development function. From program scheduling, organizational interfacing, cost estimating, and supplier activities, to maintainability prediction, task analysis, formal design review, and maintainability tests and demonstrations, it describes all the planning and organizational aspects of maintainability for projects under development and - Schools readers in state-of-the-art maintainability design techniques - Demonstrates methods for quantitatively measuring maintainability at every stage of the development process - Shows how to increase effectiveness while reducing life-cycle costs of already existing systems or products - Features numerous case studies, sample applications, and practice exercises - Functions equally well as a professional reference and a classroom text Hardcover: 560 pages Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1^st edition (February 1995)
46		Design for Maintainability	Louis J. Gullo (Editor), Jack Dixon (Editor)	Design for Maintainability offers engineers a wide range of tools and techniques for incorporating maintainability into the design process for complex systems. With contributions from noted experts on the topic, the book explains how to design for optimum maintenance capabilities while simultaneously minimizing the time to repair equipment. The book contains a wealth of examples and the most up-to-date maintainability design practices that have proven to result in better system readiness, shorter downtimes, and substantial cost savings over the entire system life cycle, thereby, decreasing the Total Cost of Ownership. Design for Maintainability offers a wealth of design practices not covered in typical engineering books, thus allowing readers to think outside the box when developing maintainability design requirements. The book's principles and practices can help engineers to dramatically improve their ability to compete in global markets and gain widespread customer satisfaction. This important book: - Offers a complete overview of maintainability engineering as a system engineering discipline - Includes contributions from authors who are recognized leaders in the field - Contains real-life design examples, both good and bad, from various industries - Presents realistic illustrations of good maintainability design principles - Provides discussion of the interrelationships between maintainability with other related disciplines - Explores trending topics in technologies Written for design and logistics engineers and managers, Design for Maintainability is a comprehensive resource containing the most reliable and innovative techniques for improving maintainability when designing a system or product. Hardcover: 400 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (February 23, 2021)
47		Engineering Maintainability: How to Design for Reliability and Easy Maintenance	B.S. Dhillon	This book provides the guidelines and fundamental methods of estimation and calculation needed by maintainability engineers. It also covers the management of maintainability efforts, including issues of organizational structure, cost, and planning processes. Questions and problems conclude each chapter. Hardcover: 254 pages Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing (June 30, 1999)
48		An Elementary Guide To Reliability	G. Dummer, R. Winton, Mike Tooley	This classic text has now been completely revised and updated, making it an ideal introductory course in reliability for a wide range of engineering qualifications, including City & Guilds 8030 and HNC/Ds. A new chapter focuses on the role of the microprocessor and microcomputer controller, and the use of algorithms for monitoring system performance. The addition of numerous problems, self-check questions and exam-style questions makes this an extremely useful book for courses with an element of independent study. Paperback: 112 pages Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 5 edition (July 4, 1997)
49		Product Reliability, Maintainability, and Supportability Handbook	Michael Pecht (Editor)	The book begins by discussing product effectiveness and its related functions, presents the mathematical theory for reliability, and introduces statistical inference concepts as ways to analyze probabilistic models from observational data. Later chapters introduce basic types of probability distributions; present the concepts of confidence interval; focus on reliability assessment; and examine software reliability, quality, and safety. The text discusses reliability growth, accelerated testing, and management of a continuous improvement program; analyzes the influence of reliability on logistics support requirements; shows how to assess overall product effectiveness; and introduces the concepts of process capability and statistical process control techniques. New Topics in the Second Edition Include: - Failure Modes, Mechanisms, and Effects Analysis - Confidence Interval on Reliability Metrics and their Relationships with Measures of Product Quality - Process Control and Process Capability and their Relationship with Product Reliability - System Reliability, including Redundancy Hardcover: 480 pages Publisher: CRC Press; 2^nd edition (April 16, 2009) Author Website
50		Practical Reliability Engineering and Analysis for System Design and Life-Cycle Sustainment	William R. Wessels	Written for practicing engineers, Practical Reliability Engineering and Analysis for System Design and Life-Cycle Sustainment departs from the mainstream approach for time to failure-based reliability engineering and analysis. The book employs a far more analytical approach than those textbooks that rely on exponential probability distribution to characterize failure. Instead, the author, who has been a reliability engineer since 1970, focuses on those probability distributions that more accurately describe the true behavior of failure. He emphasizes failure that results from wear, while considering systems, the individual components within those systems, and the environmental forces exerted on them. Hardcover: 497 pages Publisher: CRC Press; 1^st edition (April 16, 2010)
51		Reliability Technology: Principles and Practice of Failure Prevention in Electronic Systems	Norman Pascoe	This book is a guide for achieving failure free equipment performance by applying practical processes and methods. It covers the essential requirements for product life cycle management and how to avoid common pitfalls that lead to failure. The author draws on his 40 years of experience in reliability technology and engineering, as well as his teaching at MIT, to provide clear and concise explanations of key concepts and examples. The book also includes graphical interpretations of mathematical models, diagrams, tables of physical constants, case studies and worked examples. This book is suitable for quality and reliability engineers, design, manufacturing process and environmental test engineers who want to improve their product performance and reliability. Paperback: 500 pages Publisher: Springer; 2008 edition (October 9, 2011)
52		Reliability: Management, Methods, and Mathematics	David K Lloyd, Myron Lipow	Originally published in 1962, this book includes: - The importance of Reliability - Management, Organization and Communication - Problems and Activities of Planning and Operating a Reliability Program - Reliability Data Systems - The Mathematics of Reliability - Basic Probability and Statistics - Discrete and Continuous Distribution Models - Reliability Estimation - Reliability Models - Reliability Demonstration and Decisions - Reliability Growth Models - Experimentation and Testing - Statistical Designs for Reliability - Examples of Reliability Evaluation and Demonstration Programs Paperback: 589 pages Publisher: Lloyd; 2nd edition (1977)
53		Repairable Systems Reliability: Modeling, Inference, Misconceptions and Their Causes	Harold Ascher, Harry Feingold	Coverage includes: bathtub curve, exponential distribution, force of mortality, interarrival, MTBF, number of failures, order statistics, point process, Poisson process, repairable systems, Weibull distribution. Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: CRC Press/Marcel Dekker, Inc. (October 9, 1984)
54		Statistical Methods for the Reliability of Repairable Systems	Steven E. Rigdon, Asit P. Basu	This book is a valuable resource for professionals who work with repairable systems and want to enhance their quality and reliability. It covers the probabilistic models and statistical methods that are specific to these systems, which are often ignored in the general reliability literature. The authors are well-known experts in reliability and statistics and provide a comprehensive and systematic treatment of the topic. They illustrate the concepts and methods with real data examples and exercises, and cover topics such as stochastic point processes, data analysis for single and multiple systems, graphical methods, estimation, testing, goodness-of-fit, and reliability prediction. The book also includes many graphs, tables, and references to help readers apply the methods to their own problems. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the reliability of repairable systems. Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (April 14, 2000)
55		Reliability in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering	Bernd Bertsche	Automotive and Mechanical Engineering draws together a wide spectrum of diverse and relevant applications and analyses on reliability engineering. This is distilled into this attractive and well documented volume and practising engineers are challenged with the formidable task of simultaneously improving reliability and reducing the costs and down-time due to maintenance. The volume brings together eleven chapters to highlight the importance of the interrelated reliability and maintenance disciplines. Paperback: 500 pages Publisher: Springer; 2008 edition (October 9, 2011)
56		Stochastic Models in Reliability	Terje Aven, Uwe Jensen	This book provides a comprehensive up-to-date presentation of some of the classical areas of reliability, based on a more advanced probabilistic framework using the modern theory of stochastic processes. This framework allows analysts to formulate general failure models, establish formulae for computing various performance measures, as well as determine how to identify optimal replacement policies in complex situations. In this second edition of the book, two major topics have been added to the original version: copula models which are used to study the effect of structural dependencies on the system reliability; and maintenance optimization which highlights delay time models under safety constraints. Hardcover: 297 pages Publisher: Springer; 2nd ed. 2013 edition (August 5, 2013)
57		Systems Reliability and Failure Prevention	Herbert Hecht	This timely resource offers you a comprehensive, unified treatment of the techniques and practice of systems reliability and failure prevention, without the use of advanced mathematics. Featuring numerous, in-depth real-world examples, the book distills the author's many years of practical experience in designing and testing critical systems. The book helps you set reliability requirements for a new product, monitor compliance with these requirements during development and later life cycle phases, account for software failures in an integrated reliability assessment, and allocate a fixed reliability improvement budget to guide decisions by cost considerations and trade-offs. Hardcover: 244 pages Publisher: Artech House (November 30, 2003)
58		Reliability Engineering: A Life Cycle Approach	Edgar Bradley	Reliability Engineering - A Life Cycle Approach is based on the author's knowledge of systems and their problems from multiple industries, from sophisticated, first class installations to less sophisticated plants often operating under severe budget constraints and yet having to deliver first class availability. Taking a practical approach and drawing from the author's global academic and work experience, the text covers the basics of reliability engineering, from design through to operation and maintenance. Examples and problems are used to embed the theory, and case studies are integrated to convey real engineering experience and to increase the student's analytical skills. Additional subjects such as failure analysis, the management of the reliability function, systems engineering skills, project management requirements and basic financial management requirements are covered. Linear programming and financial analysis are presented in the context of justifying maintenance budgets and retrofits. Print Length: 392 pages Publisher: CRC Press (November 3, 2016)
59		Springer Series in Reliability Engineering (39 books)	Various	Maintenance Theory of Reliability Warranty Management and Product Manufacture Risk Management: With Applications from the Offshore Petroleum Industry Measurement Uncertainty: An Approach via the Mathematical Theory of Evidence Product Reliability: Specification and Performance Mining Equipment Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety Engineering Decisions for Life Quality: How Safe is Safe Enough? Applications of Finite Element Methods for Reliability Studies on ULSI Interconnections Risk Navigation Strategies for Major Capital Projects: Beyond the Myth of Predictability Warranty Data Collection and Analysis Bayesian Inference for Probabilistic Risk Assessment: A Practitioner's Guidebook Thermal Power Plant Performance Analysis Atomic Information Technology: Safety and Economy of Nuclear Power Plants Stochastic Analysis of Offshore Steel Structures: An Analytical Appraisal The Monte Carlo Simulation Method for System Reliability and Risk Analysis Principles of Loads and Failure Mechanisms: Applications in Maintenance, Reliability and Design Extended Warranties, Maintenance Service and Lease Contracts: Modeling and Analysis for Decision-Making Random Maintenance Policies Game Theoretic Analysis of Congestion, Safety and Security: Networks, Air Traffic and Emergency Departments Risk Management of Non-Renewable Energy Systems Publisher: Springer
60		Stochastic Reliability and Maintenance Modeling	Tadashi Dohi (Editor), Toshio Nakagawa (Editor)	In honor of the work of Professor Shunji Osaki, Stochastic Reliability and Maintenance Modeling provides a comprehensive study of the legacy of and ongoing research in stochastic reliability and maintenance modeling. Including associated application areas such as dependable computing, performance evaluation, software engineering, communication engineering, distinguished researchers review and build on the contributions over the last four decades by Professor Shunji Osaki. Fundamental yet significant research results are presented and discussed clearly alongside new ideas and topics on stochastic reliability and maintenance modeling to inspire future research. Across 15 chapters readers gain the knowledge and understanding to apply reliability and maintenance theory to computer and communication systems. Stochastic Reliability and Maintenance Modeling is ideal for graduate students and researchers in reliability engineering, and workers, managers and engineers engaged in computer, maintenance and management works. Hardcover: 360 pages Publisher: Springer; 2013 edition (April 19, 2013)
	Data Analysis
61		The New Weibull Handbook: Reliability and Statistical Analysis for Predicting Life, Safety, Supportability, Risk, Cost and Warranty Claims	Dr. Robert Abernethy	The fifth edition features new technology: goodness of fit; critical correlation coefficient, likelihood ratio and Anderson-Darling; Crow-AMSAA modeling; latest methods from the new IEC standards; life cycle costs; graphical repair analysis; useful life data analysis; methods for interval and grouped data. Spiral-bound: 350 pages Publisher: Dr. Robert Abernethy; 5th edition (November 1, 2006)
62		The Weibull Bible: Grasping Analysis for Engineers & Scientists	Paul F. Watson	The Weibull Bible by Paul F. Watson is a book that teaches Weibull statistical analysis for various fields of study. It shows how to use Weibull methods when normal methods are not suitable. It also introduces new and powerful methods such as the Linear Conjecture. The book explains the concepts and logic behind Weibull methods with simple examples and without complex math. The math details are given in the appendices. The book covers the following topics: - Stochastic processes and data - Probability Density and Cumulative Density Functions - Weibull Plot method - Two and three parameter Weibull equations - Predictions using Weibull equations - Reliability & Maintainability Engineering with Weibull Analysis - Weibull Software Introduction The book is designed for readers who have taken Calculus I, know the Standard Normal distribution, and can use spreadsheets. Paperback: 294 pages Publisher: Paul Watson (June 1, 2022)
63		The Weibull Analysis Handbook	Bryan Dodson	The purpose of this book is to provide practitioners with the tools necessary to utilize the Weibull distribution for modeling, analysis and problem solving. The book includes both basic and advanced concepts. The underlying theme of keeping the presentations simple was followed throughout the book. Thus, very little mathematical theory is presented. Step by step examples are used to illustrate each technique presented. Practitioners will find easy to follow roadmaps guiding them through every step of an analysis. Since most practitioners are more interested in results rather than how to perform calculations, the majority of roadmaps have been incorporated into a computer program contained on an accompanying disk (Windows 95 or later). In most cases, Microsoft Excel solutions to the examples are also included on an accompanying disk. This second edition includes more explanation on the benefits and weaknesses of the competing methods for parameter estimation, and tips for which method to use in a given situation. A chapter has been added to address data sets with few or no failures. This chapter also includes a discussion of test design and an algorithm for financially optimizing durability tests. Paperback: 184 pages Publisher: ASQ Quality Press; 2nd edition (April 17, 2006) Older Editions: 1^st
64		Fatigue testing and analysis of results	Waloddi Weibull	Covers fatigue testing methods, machines and equipment, bending, rotating bending, torsion, instruments and measuring devices, test specimens, factors affecting test results, planning of test programs and analysis of test results. Hardcover: 305 pages Publisher: Published for Advisory Group for Aeronautical Research and Development, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, by Pergamon Press; 1St Edition edition (1961) Weibull's Original Paper: A Statistical Distribution Function of Wide Applicability
65		Statistical Methods for Reliability Data	William Q. Meeker, Luis A. Escobar, Francis G. Pascual	Statistical Methods for Reliability Data, Second Edition (SMRD2) is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the latest statistical methods for reliability data analysis and reliability test planning. The authors are experts in the field and present the most relevant and powerful techniques for solving practical problems in product reliability and related areas. SMRD2 covers maximum likelihood and Bayesian methods, graphical, numerical, and simulation-based methods, and various applications in reliability. SMRD2 also provides numerous exercises, data sets, R packages, Stan model codes, presentation slides, technical notes, and information about commercial software on the book's website. SMRD2 is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning and applying statistical methods for reliability data. Hardcover: 704 pages Publisher: Wiley; Second edition (December 29, 2021) Older Editions: 1^st
66		How to Analyze Reliability Data	Wayne B. Nelson	This volume presents modern methods for extracting information from life tests and field data. These methods can be successfully used on a great variety of products by many who have just a working knowledge of basic statistics. Includes: life distributions and concepts; graphical analysis of life data; numerical analysis of life data; other topics such as comparisons with hypothesis tests, system reliability, maintainability, availability, and Bayesian methods. Paperback: 54 pages Publisher: American Society for Quality; illustrated edition edition (November 1983)
67		Applied Life Data Analysis	Wayne B. Nelson	A practical guide to statistical methods for predicting product life and reliability, and comparing improvements in product manufacturing, design, and application. Describes the use of graphical methods, the method of maximum likelihood, censored data analysis, linear estimation, prediction methods, and methods for complete, singly censored, multiply censored, interval, and quantalresponse data. Techniques are illustrated with step-by-step, real-data numerical examples. Paperback: 662 pages Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1^st edition (December 22, 2003) Older Editions: 1982
68		Recurrent Events Data Analysis for Product Repairs, Disease Recurrences, and Other Applications	Wayne B. Nelson	Survival data consist of a single event for each population unit, namely, end of life, which is modeled with a life distribution. In contrast, many applications involve repeated-events data, where a unit may accumulate any number of events over time. Examples include the number and cost of repairs of products, the number and treatment costs of recurrent disease episodes in patients, and the number of childbirths to statisticians. This applied book provides practitioners with basic nonparametric methods for such data, particularly the plot of the estimate of the population mean cumulative function (MCF), which yields most of the information sought. Recurrent Events Data Analysis for Product Repairs, Disease Recurrences, and Other Applications is the first book to present a simple, unified theory that includes data on costs or other 'values' of discrete events, not just the number of events. Paperback: 163 pages Publisher: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (January 1, 1987)
69		Analysis of Failure and Survival Data	Peter J. Smith	Analysis of Failure and Survival Data is an essential textbook for graduate-level students of survival analysis and reliability and a valuable reference for practitioners. It focuses on the many techniques that appear in popular software packages, including plotting product-limit survival curves, hazard plots, and probability plots in the context of censored data. The author integrates S-Plus and Minitab output throughout the text, along with a variety of real data sets so readers can see how the theory and methods are applied. He also incorporates exercises in each chapter that provide valuable problem-solving experience. In addition to all of this, the book also brings to light the most recent linear regression techniques. Most importantly, it includes a definitive account of the Buckley-James method for censored linear regression, found to be the best performing method when a Cox proportional hazards method is not appropriate. Applying the theories of survival analysis and reliability requires more background and experience than students typically receive at the undergraduate level. Mastering the contents of this book will help prepare students to begin performing research in survival analysis and reliability and provide seasoned practitioners with a deeper understanding of the field. Paperback: 264 pages Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (February 26, 2002)
70		Statistical Models in Engineering	Gerald J. Hahn, Samuel S. Shapiro	A detailed treatment on the use of statistical models representing physical phenomena. Considers the relevance of the popular normal distribution models and the applicability of exponential distribution in reliability problems. Introduces and discusses the use of alternate models such as gamma, beta and Weibull distributions. Features expansive coverage of system performance and describes an exact method known as the transformation of variables. Deals with techniques on assessing the adequacy of a chosen model including both graphical and analytical procedures. Contains scores of illustrative examples, most of which have been adapted from actual problems. Paperback: 376 pages Publisher: Wiley-Interscience (April 1, 1994)
71		Statistical Models and Methods for Lifetime Data	Joseph F. Lawless	A unified treatment of models and statistical methods used in the analysis of lifetime or response time data. Draws together the most important, up-to-date methods used in engineering, medical and the biological sciences, including parametric, distribution-free, nonparametric, and graphical methods. Numerical illustrations and examples involving real data demonstrate the application of each method to problems in areas such as reliability, product performance evaluation, clinical trials, and experimentation in the biomedical sciences. Hardcover: 596 pages Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1^st edition (January 22, 1982)
72		Methods for Statistical Analysis of Reliability and Life Data	Nancy R. Mann, Ray E. Schafer, Nozer D. Singpurwalla	Includes: - Elements of probability theory - Elements of statistical theory - Statistical failure models - Point and interval estimation procedures for lifetime distributions (failure models) - Testing reliability hypotheses - Goodness of fit, Monte Carlo, and distribution-free methods - Bayes methods in reliability - Accelerated life testing and related topics - System reliability Hardcover: 576 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 1974)
73		Practical Nonparametric Statistics	W. J. Conover	Now in its Third Edition, this classic text and reference book, written by a well-known Wiley author, is intended mainly for one-semester advanced undergraduate and undergrad/graduate introductory courses in nonparametric (or distribution free) statistics. The book will also appeal to applied research workers as a quick reference to the most useful nonparametric methods. Hardcover: 584 pages Publisher: Wiley; 3rd edition (December 14, 1999) Older Editions: 2^nd
74		Reliability Analysis and Prediction with Warranty Data: Issues, Strategies, and Methods	Bharatendra K. Rai, Nanua Singh	Through simple, practical approaches, Reliability Analysis and Prediction with Warranty Data: Issues, Strategies, and Methods helps Six Sigma black belts and engineers successfully interpret warranty data to make accurate predictions. It discusses how to use this data to define and analyze field problems, provides guidelines for discovering the root causes for warranty cost reduction, and explores issues associated with warranty data and the approaches to overcome them. The first part of the book presents an introduction to reliability analysis and prediction using warranty data and highlights the issues involved. The second section offers strategies and methods for obtaining component-level nonparametric hazard rate estimates that provide important clues toward probable root causes and that help reduce warranty costs. Focusing on the prediction of warranty performance, the final part deals with methodologies that assess the impact of changes in warranty limits and forecast warranty performance. This user-friendly book shows how warranty data can support various levels of decision making to achieve reliable outcomes. Easily understood even for those with minimal statistical background, it includes objectives and summaries in each chapter to enable quick review of the topics. Paperback: 184 pages Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (April 28, 2009)
75		Warranty Data Collection and Analysis	Wallace R. Blischke, M. Rezaul Karim, D. N. Prabhakar Murthy	Warranty Data Collection and Analysis deals with warranty data collection and analysis and the problems associated with these activities. The book is a both a research monograph and a handbook for practitioners. As a research monograph, it unifies the literature on warranty data collection and analysis, and presents the important results in an integrated manner. In the process, it highlights topics that require further research. As a handbook, it provides the essential methodology needed by practitioners involved with warranty data collection and analysis, along with extensive references to further results. Models and techniques needed for proper and effective analysis of data are included, together with guidelines for their use in warranty management, product improvement, and new product development. Paperback: 592 pages Publisher: Springer; 2011 edition (August 15, 2013)
76		Extended Warranties, Maintenance Service and Lease Contracts: Modeling and Analysis for Decision-Making	Wallace R. Blischke, M. Rezaul Karim, D. N. Prabhakar Murthy	Serving to unify the existing literature on extended warranties, maintenance service contracts and lease contracts, this book also presents a unique perspective on the topic focussed on cost analysis and decision-making from the perspectives of the parties involved. Using a game theoretic approach together with mathematical modelling, results are presented in an integrated manner with key topics that require further research highlighted in order to serve as a starting point for researchers (engineers and statisticians) who are interested in doing further work in these areas. Designed to assist practitioners (managers, engineers, applied statisticians) who are involved with extended warranties, maintenance service contracts and lease contracts, the book provides them with the models and techniques needed for proper cost analysis and effective decision-making, The book is also suitable for use as a reference text in industrial engineering, applied statistics, operations research and management. Hardcover: 399 pages Publisher: Springer; 2014 edition (April 25, 2014)
77		Warranty Management and Product Manufacture	D. N. Prabhakar Murthy (Author), Wallace R. Blischke	The only recent book to cover "Stage 3" warranty management, linking strategic and operational aspects for manufactured products. Shows how to make warranty management an effective tool for enhancing customer satisfaction. Uses minimal mathematics and presents accounting and legal aspects of warranty management in an easily understandable style. Written by two of the world's leading experts in warranty management. Hardcover: 302 pages Publisher: Springer; 2006 edition (August 3, 2005)
78		Warranty Cost Analysis	Wallace R. Blischke, M. Rezaul Karim, D. N. Prabhakar Murthy	Warranty Data Collection and Analysis deals with warranty data collection and analysis and the problems associated with these activities. The book is a both a research monograph and a handbook for practitioners. As a research monograph, it unifies the literature on warranty data collection and analysis, and presents the important results in an integrated manner. In the process, it highlights topics that require further research. As a handbook, it provides the essential methodology needed by practitioners involved with warranty data collection and analysis, along with extensive references to further results. Models and techniques needed for proper and effective analysis of data are included, together with guidelines for their use in warranty management, product improvement, and new product development. Paperback: 72 pages Publisher: CRC Press (2019)
79		Sequential Analysis	Abraham Wald	In 1943, while in charge of Columbia University's Statistical Research Group, Abraham Wald devised Sequential Design, an innovative statistical inference system. Because the decision to terminate an experiment is not predetermined, sequential analysis can arrive at a decision much sooner and with substantially fewer observations than equally reliable test procedures based on a predetermined number of observations. The system's immense value was immediately recognized, and its use was restricted to wartime research and procedures. In 1945, it was released to the public and has since revolutionized many aspects of statistical practice. This book is Professor Wald's own description of the system. Part I contains a discussion of the general theory of the sequential probability ratio test, with comparisons to traditional statistical inference systems. Part II discusses applications that illustrate the general theory and raise points of theoretical interest specific to these applications. Part III outlines a possible approach to the problem of sequential multi-valued decisions and estimation. All three sections can be understood by readers with only a background in college algebra and a first course in calculus. Mathematical derivations of somewhat intricate nature appear in the appendix. Sequential Analysis offers statistical researchers a time and money-saving approach, introduces students to one of the major systems in contemporary use, and presents those already acquainted with the system with valuable background information. Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: Dover Publications (November 21, 2013)
80		How to Analyze Data With Simple Plots	Wayne B. Nelson	This booklet from the ASQ Statistics Division Basic References in Quality Control series explains how to make various plots and interpret them. The plots include: histograms and probability plots for information on a distribution; crossplots for relationships between variables and for variables as a function of time; and hazard plots for product life data. These simple methods are carefully explained with business and engineering data. Basic knowledge of the normal and Weibull distributions is needed for some parts of this booklet. Paperback: 38 pages Publisher: American Society for Quality (December 1979)
	Testing
81		Next Generation HALT and HASS: Robust Design of Electronics and Systems	Kirk A. Gray, John J. Paschkewitz	Next Generation HALT and HASS is a book that introduces a new way of ensuring and improving the reliability of electronic systems. It shows how to use highly accelerated life test (HALT) and highly accelerated stress screen (HASS) to find and eliminate the weak points in the design and manufacturing process. It also explains why the traditional methods of reliability prediction based on statistics are not reliable and how to use physics-of-failure principles to guide the reliability development. The book covers the following topics: - The limitations and pitfalls of failure prediction methods (FPM) and how they can lead to false confidence and costly failures. - The principles and practices of HALT and HASS, which are empirical methods of discovering the operational stress limits of electronic systems and components. - The physics of HALT and HASS, which reveal the root causes of failures and the interactions between hardware and software in digital systems. - The applications of HALT and HASS to various types of electronic systems, such as power supplies, printed circuit boards, connectors, sensors, actuators, etc. - The opportunities and challenges of using HALT and HASS data for prognostics and health management (PHM) of electronic systems. Next Generation HALT and HASS is a valuable resource for engineers, managers, researchers, and students who are involved in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of electronic systems. It provides a clear and practical guide to achieving higher reliability and lower cost in today's competitive market. Hardcover: 296 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (May 23, 2016)
82		HALT, HASS, and HASA Explained: Accelerated Reliability Techniques	Harry W. McLean	This book is a comprehensive guide to accelerated reliability testing, a method that helps you design and produce high-reliability products faster and cheaper. You will learn how to use HALT to improve the robustness of your products before they go into production, and how to use HASS to screen them for defects during production. You will also discover three types of HASA, a production audit that can help you optimize your processes and reduce your costs. The author, Harry McLean, is an expert in accelerated reliability testing and has helped many companies achieve remarkable results in quality, warranty, and market share. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, this book will provide you with valuable information and insights that you can apply to your own products and projects. Hardcover: 208 pages Publisher: ASQ Quality Press; Revised edition (May 12, 2009)
83		Accelerated Testing: Statistical Models, Test Plans, and Data Analysis	Wayne B. Nelson	A benchmark text in the field, Accelerated Testing: Statistical Models, Test Plans, and Data Analysis offers engineers, scientists, and statisticians a reliable resource on the effective use of accelerated life testing to measure and improve product reliability. From simple data plots to advanced computer programs, the text features a wealth of practical applications and a clear, readable style that makes even complicated physical and statistical concepts uniquely accessible. A detailed index adds to its value as a reference source. Paperback: 624 pages Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1^st edition (September 21, 2004) Older Editions: 1^st
84		Test Engineering: A Concise Guide to Cost-effective Design, Development and Manufacture	Patrick D. T. O'Connor	This book introduces modern test engineering methods and technologies for engineering products and systems. It shows how to balance assurance, cost and time in testing practices based on a consistent philosophy. It covers mechanical, electronics and software testing, including accelerated test. It also explains the causes of failures, the appropriate testing methods for different product life stages and the testing regulations and standards. This book is suitable for engineering students who want to learn the practical and concise descriptions of test engineering. Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (June 22, 2001)
85		Reliability and Life Testing Handbook, Vol. 1	Dimitri Kececioglu	The first volume in a comprehensive two volume series provides a wealth of information, procedures, tests, and illustrations helping engineers analyze time-to-failure data to ensure greater reliability in the products they design. Volume I delivers must-have information on a variety of distributions including Chi-Square, Exponential, Normal, Lognormal, Weibull, Gamma, and others. Coverage goes on to include vital testing methods and procedures such as tests of comparison for the Weibull Distribution, a step-by-step method for goodness-of-fit analysis, sudden death testing, and more. An ideal reference for reliability, product assurance, and test engineers. Hardcover: 960 pages Publisher: Prentice Hall (December 1992)
86		Reliability and Life Testing Handbook, Vol. 2	Dimitri Kececioglu	Includes the binomial tests of comparison and information on Accept-Reject Tests, the Sequential Probability Ratio Test, Bayesian MTBF and Reliability Demonstration Tests, as well as other important accelerated tests such as Arrhenius, Eyriing, Bazovsky, and Inverse Power Law. Hardcover: 877 pages Publisher: DEStech Publications, Inc.; Revised edition (May 15, 2002)
87		Accelerated Testing: A Practitioner's Guide to Accelerated and Reliability Testing	Harry Schwab, Bryan Dodson	The application of accelerated testing theory is a difficult proposition, yet one that can result in considerable time and cost savings, as well as increasing a product's useful life. In Accelerated Testing: A Practitioner's Guide to Accelerated and Reliability Testing, readers are exposed to the latest, most practical knowledge available in this dynamic and important discipline. Authors Bryan Dodson and Harry Schwab draw on their considerable experience in the field to present comprehensive, insightful views in this book. Contents include: introduction and overview of accelerated and reliability testing fundamentals, models and equipment required for accelerated testing, numerous testing methods and real-world examples and an accompanying CD. Paperback: 256 pages Publisher: SAE International (March 31, 2006)
88		Accelerated Testing and Validation	Alex Porter	This book is a guide for engineers and managers who want to learn how to use testing and validation methods effectively throughout the product development process. It covers various tools and techniques that can help generate information in a timely and cost-effective manner. The author, Alex Porter, explains how to select the best methods for different situations and how to analyze the data to make sound decisions. The book also integrates a business perspective and shows how testing and validation can be economically justified. Some of the topics covered in this book are: - The time value of information - Precise but useless data - What not to know - Accelerated testing methods - Validation methods - Test planning and management - Case studies and examples Paperback: 244 pages Publisher: Newnes (June 18, 2004)
89		Accelerated Reliability and Durability Testing Technology	Lev M. Klyatis	This book provides engineers with the techniques and tools they need to use accelerated reliability testing (ART) and accelerated durability testing (ADT) as key factors to accurately predict a product's quality, reliability, durability, and maintainability during a given time, such as service life or warranty period. It covers new ideas and offers a unique approach to accurate simulation and integration of field inputs, safety, and human factors, as well as accelerated product development, as components of interdisciplinary systems engineering. Hardcover: 432 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (January 11, 2012)
90		HALT and HASS, Accelerated Reliability Engineering	Gregg K. Hobbs	Discusses HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Tests) and HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screens) which were conceived by the author. Provides coverage of the methods and engineering principles behind this approach. Paperback: 229 pages Publisher: Hobbs Engineering Corporation (2005) Older Editions: 1^st
	Design of Experiments (DOE)
91		Design and Analysis of Experiments	Douglas C. Montgomery	The eighth edition of this best selling text continues to help senior and graduate students in engineering, business, and statistics-as well as working practitioners-to design and analyze experiments for improving the quality, efficiency and performance of working systems. The eighth edition of Design and Analysis of Experiments maintains its comprehensive coverage by including: new examples, exercises, and problems (including in the areas of biochemistry and biotechnology); new topics and problems in the area of response surface; new topics in nested and split-plot design; and the residual maximum likelihood method is now emphasized throughout the book. Continuing to place a strong focus on the use of the computer, this edition includes software examples taken from the four most dominant programs in the field: Design-Expert, Minitab, JMP, and SAS. Hardcover: 752 pages Publisher: Wiley; 8 edition (April 10, 2012)
92		DOE Simplified: Practical Tools for Effective Experimentation	Mark J. Anderson	The book explains simple methods for collecting and displaying data and presents comparative experiments for testing hypotheses. Discussing how to block the sources of variation from your analysis, it looks at two-level factorial designs and covers analysis of variance. It also details a four-step planning process for designing and executing experiments that takes statistical power into consideration.This edition includes a major revision of the software that accompanies the book (via download) and sets the stage for introducing experiment designs where the randomization of one or more hard-to-change factors can be restricted. Along these lines, it includes a new chapter on split plots and adds coverage of a number of recent developments in the design and analysis of experiments.Readers have access to case studies, problems, practice experiments, a glossary of terms, and a glossary of statistical symbols, as well as a series of dynamic online lectures that cover the first several chapters of the book. Hardcover: 252 pages Publisher: Productivity Press; 3 edition (August 15, 2017)
93		Optimal Design of Experiments: A Case Study Approach	Peter Goos, Bradley Jones	This book demonstrates the utility of the computer-aided optimal design approach using real industrial examples. These examples address questions such as the following: - How can I do screening inexpensively if I have dozens of factors to investigate? - What can I do if I have day-to-day variability and I can only perform 3 runs a day? - How can I do RSM cost effectively if I have categorical factors? - How can I design and analyze experiments when there is a factor that can only be changed a few times over the study? - How can I include both ingredients in a mixture and processing factors in the same study? - How can I design an experiment if there are many factor combinations that are impossible to run? - How can I make sure that a time trend due to warming up of equipment does not affect the conclusions from a study? - How can I take into account batch information in when designing experiments involving multiple batches? - How can I add runs to a botched experiment to resolve ambiguities? While answering these questions the book also shows how to evaluate and compare designs. This allows researchers to make sensible trade-offs between the cost of experimentation and the amount of information they obtain. Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 15, 2011)
94		Applied Linear Statistical Models	Michael H. Kutner, John Neter, Christopher J. Nachtsheim, William Li	There are two approaches to undergraduate and graduate courses in linear statistical models and experimental design in applied statistics. One is a two-term sequence focusing on regression followed by ANOVA/Experimental design. Applied Linear Statistical Models serves that market. It is offered in business, economics, statistics, industrial engineering, public health, medicine, and psychology departments in four-year colleges and universities, and graduate schools. Applied Linear Statistical Models is the leading text in the market. It is noted for its quality and clarity, and its authorship is first-rate. The approach used in the text is an applied one, with an emphasis on understanding of concepts and exposition by means of examples. Sufficient theoretical foundations are provided so that applications of regression analysis can be carried out comfortably. The fourth edition has been updated to keep it current with important new developments in regression analysis. Paperback: 1394 pages Publisher: Mc Graw Hill India; 5ed edition (2013) Older Editions: 2004, 1996, 1990, 1985
95		Statistics for Experimenters: An Introduction to Design, Data Analysis, and Model Building	George E.P. Box, William G. Hunter, J. Stuart Hunter	This book introduces statistics for scientists and engineers who want to apply it in their research. It shows how statistics can help them design and analyze experiments effectively and draw valid conclusions from data. It also explains the scientific method and its role in statistical thinking. The book assumes only basic mathematics and does not use complex formulas. It gives many examples and exercises (with answers) to illustrate the statistical methods. It also warns about common pitfalls and mistakes that can invalidate the results of experiments. The book covers both basic and advanced topics in statistics, such as time series analysis, response surface methods, regression analysis, error transmission, and model-building. It uses simple language and avoids technical jargon. The authors are experienced statisticians who have worked with many scientific and engineering problems. Hardcover: 653 pages Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (1978)
96		Student Solutions Manual Design and Analysis of Experiments, 8e Student Solutions Manual	Douglas C. Montgomery, Lisa Custer, Daniel R. McCarville	The eighth edition of "Design and Analysis of Experiments" continues to provide extensive and in-depth information on engineering, business, and statistics-as well as informative ways to help readers design and analyze experiments for improving the quality, efficiency and performance of working systems. Furthermore, the text maintains its comprehensive coverage by including: new examples, exercises, and problems (including in the areas of biochemistry and biotechnology); new topics and problems in the area of response surface; new topics in nested and split-plot design; and the residual maximum likelihood method is now emphasized throughout the book. Paperback: 248 pages Publisher: Wiley; 8 edition (August 28, 2012)
97		Introduction to Design and Analysis of Experiments	George W. Cobb	Introduction to Design and Analysis of Experiments explains how to choose sound and suitable design structures and engages students in understanding the interpretive and constructive natures of data analysis and experimental design. Cobb's approach allows students to build a deep understanding of statistical concepts over time as they analyze and design experiments. The field of statistics is presented as a matrix, rather than a hierarchy, of related concepts. Developed over years of classroom use, this text can be used as an introduction to statistics emphasizing experimental design or as an elementary graduate survey course. Paperback: 832 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (June 10, 2008)
98		Design of Experiments with MINITAB	Paul G. Mathews	Contents: Graphical presentation of data; inferential statistics, DOE language and concepts, experiments for one-way classifications, experiments for multi-way classifications, advanced ANOVA topics, linear regression, two-level factorial experiments, fractional factorial experiments and response-surface experiments. Hardcover: 499 pages Publisher: Amer Society for Quality (October 31, 2004)
99		Design of Experiments for Engineers and Scientists	Jiju Antony	The tools and technique used in the Design of Experiments (DOE) have been proved successful in meeting the challenge of continuous improvement over the last 15 years. However, research has shown that applications of these techniques in small and medium-sized manufacturing companies are limited due to a lack of statistical knowledge required for their effective implementation. Although many books have been written in this subject, they are mainly by statisticians, for statisticians and not appropriate for engineers. Design of Experiments for Engineers and Scientists overcomes the problem of statistics by taking a unique approach using graphical tools. The same outcomes and conclusions are reached as by those using statistical methods and readers will find the concepts in this book both familiar and easy to understand. The book treats Planning, Communication, Engineering, Teamwork and Statistical Skills in separate chapters and then combines these skills through the use of many industrial case studies. Design of Experiments forms part of the suite of tools used in Six Sigma. Paperback: 152 pages Publisher: Butterworth Heinemann; 1^st edition (November 7, 2003)
100		Reliability Improvement with Design of Experiment	Lloyd Condra	A guide to implementing and operating a practical reliability program using carefully designed experiments to provide information quickly, efficiently and cost effectively. It emphasizes real world solutions to daily problems. The second edition contains a special expanded section demonstrating how to combine accelerated testing with design of experiments for immediate improvement. Hardcover: 416 pages Publisher: CRC Press; 2^nd edition (April 19, 2001)
	Simulation
101		Simulation with Arena	W. David Kelton, Randall P. Sadowski, Nancy B. Zupick	Simulation with Arena provides a comprehensive treatment of simulation using industry-standard Arena software. The textbook begins by having the reader develop simple high-level models, and then progresses to advanced modeling and analysis. Statistical design and analysis of simulation experiments is integrated with the modeling chapters, reflecting the importance of mathematical modeling of these activities. An informal, tutorial writing style is used to aid the beginner in fully understanding the ideas and topics presented. The academic version of Arena and example files are also available through the book's website. Hardcover: 656 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 6^th edition (January 24, 2014) Video: Author Interview W. David Kelton Website
102		Discrete-Event System Simulation	Jerry Banks, John S. Carson II, Barry L. Nelson, David M. Nicol	Discrete Event System Simulation is ideal for junior- and senior-level simulation courses in engineering, business, or computer science. It is also a useful reference for professionals in operations research, management science, industrial engineering, and information science. Paperback: 640 pages Publisher: Pearson; 5^th edition (July 6, 2009) Video: Why Good Simulations Go Bad Video: Exploiting Uncertainty and Error to Accelerate Simulations
103		Simulation Modeling and Analysis	Averill M. Law	Simulation Modeling and Analysis provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art, and technically correct treatment of all important aspects of a simulation study. The book strives to make this material understandable by the use of intuition and numerous figures, examples, and problems. It is equally well suited for use in university courses, simulation practice, and self-study. The book is widely regarded as the "bible" of simulation and now has more than 155,000 copies in print, and has been cited more than 14,000 times. This textbook can serve as the primary text for a variety of courses. Hardcover: 800 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 5^th edition (January 22, 2014) Book Website Video: Author Interview Video: Design of Experiments for Simulation Modeling
	Device Reliability
104		Reliability and Failure of Electronic Materials and Devices	Milton Ohring, Lucian Kasprzak	Reliability and Failure of Electronic Materials and Devices is a well-established and well-regarded reference work offering unique, single-source coverage of most major topics related to the performance and failure of materials used in electronic devices and electronics packaging. With a focus on statistically predicting failure and product yields, this book can help the design engineer, manufacturing engineer, and quality control engineer all better understand the common mechanisms that lead to electronics materials failures, including dielectric breakdown, hot-electron effects, and radiation damage. This new edition adds cutting-edge knowledge gained both in research labs and on the manufacturing floor, with new sections on plastics and other new packaging materials, new testing procedures, and new coverage of MEMS devices. Covers all major types of electronics materials degradation and their causes, including dielectric breakdown, hot-electron effects, electrostatic discharge, corrosion, and failure of contacts and solder joints. - New updated sections on "failure physics," on mass transport-induced failure in copper and low-k dielectrics, and on reliability of lead-free/reduced-lead solder connections. - New chapter on testing procedures, sample handling and sample selection, and experimental design. - Coverage of new packaging materials, including plastics and composites. Hardcover: 758 pages Publisher: Academic Press; 2^nd edition (November 4, 2014) Older Editions: 1^st
105		Printed Circuits Handbook	Clyde F. Coombs, Jr., Happy T. Holden	The new edition of this essential guide provides time-saving tools for success in the area of printed circuit supply chain management, including an entire new section on the elements of design, supplier identification and qualification, process control, product acceptance processes, and quality and reliability specification and assurance. Written by a team of experts from around the world, this encyclopedic resource has been thoroughly revised and expanded to include the latest printed circuit tools and technologies - from design to fabrication. Hundreds of illustrations and charts demonstrate key concepts, and valuable tables provide quick and easy access to essential information. This new edition of the most trusted guide to printed circuits includes: - Introduction to Printed Circuits - Supply Chain Management - Lead-Free Materials and Processes - Engineering and Design of Printed Circuits - Base Materials for All Applications - Fabrication Processes - High Density Interconnection - Bare Board Testing - Assembly Processes - Soldering Materials and Processes - Non-Solder Interconnection - Quality Specification and Assessment - Reliability Prediction and Assessment - Assembly Testing - Repair and Rework - Flexible Circuits Hardcover: 1648 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 7 edition (March 9, 2016) Older Editions: 2007, 2001, 1995, 1988 Video: Author Interview
106		Reliability of Electronic Components: A Practical Guide to Electronic Systems Manufacturing	Titu I. Bajenescu, Marius I. Bazu	The objective of this book is to better understand why components fail, addressing the needs of engineers who will apply reliability principles in design, manufacture, testing, and field service. It so contributes to new approaches and the development of electronic and telecommunications component reliability. As a reference source, it summarizes the knowledge on failure modes, degradation and mechanisms, including a survey of accelerated testing, achieving better reliability, total quality topics, screening tests and prediction methods. A detailed index, a glossary, acronym lists, reliability dictionaries and a rich specific bibliography round the benefit offered by the book. The technical level suites to senior and graduate students, as well as to experts and managers in industries. Hardcover: 509 pages Publisher: Springer; 1^st edition (May 28, 1999)
107		Component Reliability for Electronic Systems	Titu-Marius I. Bajenescu, Marius I Bazu	The main reason for the premature breakdown of todays electronic products (computers, cars, tools, appliances, etc.) is the failure of the components used to build these products. Today professionals are looking for effective ways to minimize the degradation of electronic components to help ensure longer-lasting, more technically sound products and systems. This practical book offers engineers specific guidance on how to design more reliable components and build more reliable electronic systems. Professionals learn how to optimize a virtual component prototype, accurately monitor product reliability during the entire production process, and add the burn-in and selection procedures that are the most appropriate for the intended applications. Moreover, the book helps system designers ensure that all components are correctly applied, margins are adequate, wear-out failure modes are prevented during the expected duration of life, and system interfaces cannot lead to failure. Hardcover: 685 pages Publisher: Artech House Publishers (October 1, 2009)
108		Factors Governing Tin Whisker Growth	Erika R. Crandall	Tin (Sn) whiskers are electrically conductive, single crystal eruptions that grow from Sn film surfaces. Their high aspect ratio presents reliability problems for the electronics industry due to bridging and metal arcing, leading to malfunctions and catastrophic failures in many electronic systems (including satellite and defense sectors). Due to legislation in the EU, Japan, and the U.S., mandating a gradual shift from lead (Pb)-based to lead-free solders and board finishes, there has been a reemergence of Sn whiskers. Continuing reports of Sn whisker induced failures coupled with the lack of an industry-accepted understanding of whisker growth and/or test methods to identify whisker prone products has made pure/high Sn substitutes a risky proposition in high reliability systems. This thesis is designed to clarify and control the fundamental mechanisms that govern whisker formation. The research focuses on reproducible "laboratory" created whiskers under a variety of rigorously controlled environmental factors such as film thickness, film stress, substrate material, gas environment, and humidity exposure, which are known to play a significant role in whisker production. The ultimate question of how to impede and/or prevent whisker growth is also addressed and shows that whisker prevention is possible via hard metal capping films, which are impenetrable by whiskers. Hardcover: 136 pages Publisher: Springer; 2013 edition (August 15, 2013)
109		Solder Joint Reliability Assessment: Finite Element Simulation Methodology	Mohd N. Tamin, Norhashimah M. Shaffiar	This book presents a systematic approach in performing reliability assessment of solder joints using Finite Element (FE) simulation. Essential requirements for FE modelling of an electronic package or a single reflowed solder joint subjected to reliability test conditions are elaborated. These cover assumptions considered for a simplified physical model, FE model geometry development, constitutive models for solder joints and aspects of FE model validation. Fundamentals of the mechanics of solder material are adequately reviewed in relation to FE formulations. Concept of damage is introduced along with deliberation of cohesive zone model and continuum damage model for simulation of solder/intermetalic compound (IMC) interface and bulk solder joint failure, respectively. Applications of the deliberated methodology to selected problems in assessing reliability of solder joints are demonstrated. These industry-defined research-based problems include solder reflow cooling, temperature cycling and mechanical fatigue of a ball grid array (BGA) package, Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) board-level drop test and mechanisms of solder joint fatigue. Emphasis is placed on accurate quantitative assessment of solder joint reliability through basic understanding of the mechanics of materials as interpreted from results of FE simulations. The FE simulation methodology is readily applicable to numerous other problems in mechanics of materials and structures. Paperback: 174 pages Publisher: Springer; Softcover reprint of the original 1^st edition, 2014 edition (September 3, 2016)
110		Materials and Failures in MEMS and NEMS	Atul Tiwari (Editor), Baldev Raj (Editor)	The fabrication of MEMS has been predominately achieved by etching the polysilicon material. However, new materials are in large demands that could overcome the hurdles in fabrication or manufacturing process. Although, an enormous amount of work being accomplished in the area, most of the information is treated as confidential or privileged. It is extremely hard to find the meaningful information for the new or related developments. This book is a collection of chapters written by experts in MEMS and NEMS technology. Chapters are contributed on the development of new MEMS and NEMS materials as well as on the properties of these devices. Important properties such as residual stresses and buckling behavior in the devices are discussed as separate chapters. Various models have been included in the chapters that studies the mode and mechanism of failure of the MEMS and NEMS. This book is meant for the graduate students, research scholars and engineers who are involved in the research and developments of advanced MEMS and NEMS for a wide variety of applications. Critical information has been included for the readers that will help them in gaining precise control over dimensional stability, quality, reliability, productivity and maintenance in MEMS and NEMS. No such book is available in the market that addresses the developments and failures in these advanced devices. Print Length: 432 pages Publisher: Wiley-Scrivener; 1^st edition (September 11, 2015)
	Power System Reliability
111		Electric Power Distribution Reliability	Richard E. Brown	Due to its high impact on the cost of electricity and its direct correlation with customer satisfaction, distribution reliability continues to be one of the most important topics in the electric power industry. Continuing in the unique tradition of the bestselling first edition, Electric Power Distribution Reliability, Second Edition consolidates all pertinent topics on electric power distribution into one comprehensive volume balancing theory, practical knowledge, and real world applications. Updated and expanded with new information on benchmarking, system hardening, underground conversion, and aging infrastructure, this timely reference enables you to: - Manage aging infrastructure - Harden electric power distribution systems - Avoid common benchmarking pitfalls - Apply effective risk management The electric power industry will continue to make distribution system reliability and customer-level reliability a top priority. Presenting a wealth of useful knowledge, Electric Power Distribution Reliability, Second Edition remains the only book that is completely dedicated to this important topic. Hardcover: 504 pages Publisher: CRC Press; 2^nd edition (September 9, 2008)
112		Power Distribution System Reliability: Practical Methods and Applications	Ali A. Chowdhury, Don O. Koval	A practical, hands-on approach to power distribution system reliability. As power distribution systems age, the frequency and duration of consumer interruptions will increase significantly. Now more than ever, it is crucial for students and professionals in the electrical power industries to have a solid understanding of designing the reliable and cost-effective utility, industrial, and commercial power distribution systems needed to maintain life activities (e.g., computers, lighting, heating, cooling, etc.). This books fills the void in the literature by providing readers with everything they need to know to make the best design decisions for new and existing power distribution systems, as well as to make quantitative "cost vs. reliability" trade-off studies. Hardcover: 560 pages Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press; 1^st edition (March 30, 2009)
113		Reliability Evaluation of Power Systems	Roy Billinton, Ronald N. Allan	This book is a sequel to Reliability Evaluation of Engineering Systems: Concepts and Techniques, written by the same authors and published by Pitman Books in January 1983. As a sequel, this book is intended to be considered and read as the second of two volumes rather than as a text that stands on its own. For this reason, readers who are not familiar with basic reliability modeling and evaluation should either first read the companion volume or, at least, read the two volumes side by side. Those who are already familiar with the basic concepts and only require an extension of their knowledge into the power system problem area should be able to understand the present text with little or no reference to the earlier work. In order to assist readers, the present book refers frequently to the first volume at relevant points, citing it simply as Engineering Systems. Hardcover: 514 pages Publisher: Springer; 1996 edition (August 31, 1996)
114		Reliability Assessment of Electric Power Systems Using Monte Carlo Methods	Roy Billinton, Wenyuan Li	The application of quantitative reliability evaluation in electric power systems has now evolved to the point at which most utilities use these techniques in one or more areas of their planning, design, and operation. Most of the techniques in use are based on analytical models and resulting analytical evaluation procedures. Improvements in and availability of high-speed digital computers have created the opportunity to analyze many of these problems using stochastic simulation methods and over the last decade there has been increased interest in and use made of Monte Carlo simulation in quantitative power system reliability assessment. Monte Carlo simulation is not a new concept and recorded applications have existed for at least 50 years. However, localized high-speed computers with large-capacity storage have made Monte Carlo simulation an available and sometimes preferable option for many power system reliability applications. Monte Carlo simulation is also an integral part of a modern undergraduate or graduate course on reliability evaluation of general engineering systems or specialized areas such as electric power systems. It is hoped that this textbook will help formalize the many existing applications of Monte Carlo simulation and assist in their integration in teaching programs. This book presents the basic concepts associated with Monte Carlo simulation. Hardcover: 352 pages Publisher: Springer; 1994 edition (November 30, 1994)
115		Electricity Reliability in the United States: Select Research	Emmanuel Martinez (Editor)	Since the 1960s, the U.S. electric power system has experienced a major blackout about once every 10 years. Each has been a vivid reminder of the importance society places on the continuous availability of electricity and has led to calls for changes to enhance reliability. At the root of these calls are judgements about what reliability is worth and how much should be paid to ensure it. In principle, comprehensive information on the actual reliability of the electric power system and on how proposed changes would affect reliability ought to help inform these judgements. Yet, comprehensive, national-scale information on the reliability of the U.S. electric power system is lacking. This book helps to address this gap by assessing trends in U.S. electricity reliability based on information reported by electric utilities on power interruptions experienced by their customers. - An Examination of Temporal Trends in Electricity Reliability Based on Reports from U.S. Electric Utilities, Joseph H. Eto, Kristina Hamachi LaCommare, Peter Larsen, Annika Todd, Emily Fisher) pp. 1-58. - Understanding Bulk Power Reliability: The Importance of Good Data and a Critical Review of Existing Sources, (Emily Fisher, Joseph H. Eto, Kristina Hamachi LaCommare, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) pp. 59-80 - Tracking the Reliability of the U.S. Electric Power System: An Assessment of Publicly Available Information Reported to State Public Utility Commissions, (Joseph H. Eto, Kristina Hamachi LaCommare, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) pp. 81-126 - Weather-Related Power Outages and Electric System Resiliency, (Richard J. Campbell, CRS) pp. 127-148 Hardcover: 154 pages Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc (June 5, 2013) Author Website, Author Video, Author Video, Author Website
	Failure Analysis
116		How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic	Michael Jay Geier	Repair all kinds of electrical products, from modern digital gadgets to analog antiques, with help from this updated book. How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, Second Edition, offers expert insights, case studies, and step-by-step instruction from a lifelong electronics guru. Discover how to assemble your workbench, use the latest test equipment, zero in on and replace dead components, and handle reassembly. Instructions for specific devices, including stereos, MP3 players, digital cameras, flat-panel TVs, laptops, headsets, and mobile devices are also included in this do-it-yourself guide. - Understand how electrical components work and why they fail - Perform preliminary diagnoses based on symptoms - Use test equipment, including digital multimeters, ESR meters, frequency counters, and oscilloscopes - Interpret block, schematic, and pictorial diagrams - Disassemble products and identify sections - Analyze circuits, locate faults, and replace dead parts - Re-establish connections and reassemble devices Paperback: 416 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education TAB; 2^nd edition (October 22, 2015)
117		Root Cause Analysis: The Core of Problem Solving and Corrective Action	Duke Okes	This book provides detailed steps for how to solve problems, focusing more heavily on the analytical process involved in finding the actual causes of problems. It does so using a large number of figures, diagrams, and tools useful for helping make our thinking visible. The primary focus is on solving repetitive problems, rather than performing investigations for major incidents/accidents. Most of the terminology used is everyday language and can therefore also be used for applications in their personal lives. Many of the examples will involve situations with which the reader will likely be familiar. The focus of the book not on statistics but instead on the logic of finding causes. Hardcover: 200 pages Publisher: ASQ Quality Press (March 10, 2009)
118		Root Cause Analysis: Simplified Tools and Techniques	Bjorn Andersen and Tom Fagerhaug	This updated and expanded edition discusses many different tools for root cause analysis and presents them in an easy-to-follow structure: a general description of the tool, its purpose and typical applications, the procedure when using it, an example of its use, a checklist to help you make sure if is applied properly, and different forms and templates (that can also be found on an accompanying CD-ROM). The examples used are general enough to apply to any industry or market. The layout of the book has been designed to help speed your learning. Throughout, the authors have split the pages into two halves: the top half presents key concepts using brief language - almost keywords - and the bottom half uses examples to help explain those concepts. A roadmap in the margin of every page simplifies navigating the book and searching for specific topics. The book is suited for employees and managers at any organizational level in any type of industry, including service, manufacturing, and the public sector. Contents: Chapter 1 Practical Problem Solving Chapter 2 Root Cause Analysis Chapter 3 Tools for Problem Understanding Chapter 4 Tools for Problem Cause Brainstorming Chapter 5 Tools for Problem Cause Data Collection Chapter 6 Tools for Problem Cause Data Analysis Chapter 7 Tools for Root Cause Identification Chapter 8 Tools for Root Cause Elimination Chapter 9 Tools for Solution Implementation Chapter 10 How to Select the Right Tool Chapter 11 Example Cases Further Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: ASQ Quality Press; 2nd edition (June 15, 2006)
119		Root Cause Analysis Handbook: A Guide to Efficient and Effective Incident Investigation	Lee N. Vanden Heuvel, Donald K. Lorenzo, Randal L. Montgomery, Walter E. Hanson, James R. Rooney	Root Cause Analysis Handbook: A Guide to Effective Incident Investigation is a powerful tool that gives you a detailed step-by-step process for learning from experience. It includes step-by-step instructions, checklists, and forms for performing an analysis and enables users to effectively incorporate the methodology and apply it to a variety of situations. Using the structured techniques in the Root Cause Analysis Handbook, you will: Understand why root causes are important. Identify and define inherent problems. Collect data for problem-solving. Analyze data for root causes. Generate practical recommendations. Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Rothstein Associates Inc.; 3 edition (July 7, 2008)
120		Root Cause Analysis Made Simple	Susan Lubell, Ricky Smith	Root Cause Analysis Made Simple covers the four fundamental steps to RCA: - Quantify the magnitude of the problem - Why? When? - Perform the analysis using the appropriate technique - Who? How? - Develop a list of options for solving the problem - Document the results and Implement recommended actions This book provides an overview of RCA. It is intended to support you in understanding the business impact of preventing reoccurring failures and provide some tried-and-true practical approaches to conducting a root cause analysis. Paperback: 62 pages Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com (January 1, 2015)
121		Failure Analysis: A Practical Guide for Manufacturers of Electronic Components and Systems	Marius Bazu, Titu Bajenescu	Reliability engineers need practical orientation around the complex procedures involved in failure analysis. This guide acts as a tool for all advanced techniques, their benefits and vital aspects of their use in a reliability program. Using twelve complex case studies, the authors explain why failure analysis should be used with electronic components, when implementation is appropriate and methods for its successful use. This practical yet comprehensive reference is useful for manufacturers and engineers involved in the design, fabrication and testing of electronic components, devices, ICs and electronic systems, as well as for users of components in complex systems wanting to discover the roots of the reliability flaws for their products. Hardcover: 340 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (April 25, 2011)
122		Failure Analysis Made Simple: Bearings and Gears	Neville W. Sachs, P.E.	This book is a guide to the basic failure analysis of gears and bearings that can be used by almost everyone involved with machinery maintenance. It describes how the pieces function and the likely failure causes. Then gives outlined steps as to how the physical sources of most, certainly over 80%, of all mechanical failures can be solved in the field with a careful inspection. Hardcover: 92 pages Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com (July 17, 2015)
123		Electronic Failure Analysis Handbook	Perry L. Martin	The Electronic Failure Analysis Handbook, you'll find top-to-bottom coverage of this rapidly developing field, encompassing breakthrough techniques and technologies for both components and systems reliability testing, performance evaluation, and liability avoidance. Absolutely essential to anyone concerned with electronic product development and testing, the Electronic Failure Analysis Handbook gives you ready-to-use, insider information on: - state-of-the-art EFA techniques; - the how's and why's of electronic failures; - failure prediction;- - warranty cost control; - liability-costs and other issues. Hardcover: 520 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1^st edition (February 28, 1999)
	Bayesian Analysis
124		Bayes' Rule: A Tutorial Introduction to Bayesian Analysis	James V Stone	Discovered by an 18th century mathematician and preacher, Bayes' rule is a cornerstone of modern probability theory. In this richly illustrated book, a range of accessible examples is used to show how Bayes' rule is actually a natural consequence of common sense reasoning. Bayes' rule is then derived using intuitive graphical representations of probability, and Bayesian analysis is applied to parameter estimation. As an aid to understanding, online computer code (in MatLab, Python and R) reproduces key numerical results and diagrams. The tutorial style of writing, combined with a comprehensive glossary, makes this an ideal primer for novices who wish to become familiar with the basic principles of Bayesian analysis. Paperback: 174 pages Publisher: Sebtel Press (June 4, 2013) Other Versions: Bayes' Rule With MatLab, Bayes' Rule With Python, Bayes' Rule With R
125		Bayesian Data Analysis	Andrew Gelman, John B. Carlin, Hal S. Stern, David B. Dunson, Aki Vehtari, Donald B. Rubin	Now in its third edition, this classic book is widely considered the leading text on Bayesian methods, lauded for its accessible, practical approach to analyzing data and solving research problems. Bayesian Data Analysis, Third Edition continues to take an applied approach to analysis using up-to-date Bayesian methods. The authors all leaders in the statistics community introduce basic concepts from a data analytic perspective before presenting advanced methods. Throughout the text, numerous worked examples drawn from real applications and research emphasize the use of Bayesian inference in practice. New to the Third Edition: Four new chapters on nonparametric modeling Coverage of weakly informative priors and boundary-avoiding priors Updated discussion of cross-validation and predictive information criteria Improved convergence monitoring and effective sample size calculations for iterative simulation Presentations of Hamiltonian Monte Carlo, variational Bayes, and expectation propagation New and revised software code Hardcover: 776 pages Publisher: Academic Press; 2^nd edition (November 17, 2014) Author Website Video: Introduction to Bayesian Data Analysis and Stan
126		Statistical Rethinking: A Bayesian Course with Examples in R and Stan	Richard McElreath	Statistical Rethinking: A Bayesian Course with Examples in R and Stan builds readers' knowledge of and confidence in statistical modeling. Reflecting the need for even minor programming in today's model-based statistics, the book pushes readers to perform step-by-step calculations that are usually automated. This unique computational approach ensures that readers understand enough of the details to make reasonable choices and interpretations in their own modeling work. The text presents generalized linear multilevel models from a Bayesian perspective, relying on a simple logical interpretation of Bayesian probability and maximum entropy. It covers from the basics of regression to multilevel models. The author also discusses measurement error, missing data, and Gaussian process models for spatial and network autocorrelation. By using complete R code examples throughout, this book provides a practical foundation for performing statistical inference. Designed for both PhD students and seasoned professionals in the natural and social sciences, it prepares them for more advanced or specialized statistical modeling. Web Resource: The book is accompanied by an R package (rethinking) that is available on the author's website and GitHub. The two core functions (map and map2stan) of this package allow a variety of statistical models to be constructed from standard model formulas. Hardcover: 487 pages Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC (December 21, 2015) Video: Statisical Thinking Course Lectures , Statisical Thinking Course Slides
127		Doing Bayesian Data Analysis: A Tutorial with R, JAGS, and Stan	John K. Kruschke	The book begins with the basics, including essential concepts of probability and random sampling, and gradually progresses to advanced hierarchical modeling methods for realistic data. Included are step-by-step instructions on how to conduct Bayesian data analyses in the popular and free software R and WinBugs. New to this Edition (partial list): new programs in JAGS and Stan (there are now compact high-level scripts that make it easy to run the programs on your own data sets); new introductory material regarding the basic ideas of how Bayesian inference re-allocates credibility across possibilities; new chapters on the programming languages R, JAGS, and Stan; explanation of the concepts of Hamiltonian Monte Carlo; new emphasis on how Bayes' rule re-allocates credibility across parameter values from prior to posterior; Metropolis algorithm; Gibbs sampling; MCMC methods; hierarchical models; null hypothesis significance testing; Bayesian approaches to null value assessment; region of practical equivalence (ROPE); Savage-Dickey method; statistical power and sample size; sequential testing; generalized linear model; comparing two groups, along with explicit estimates of effect size; regression on a single metric predictor; quadratic trend; multiple linear regression; Bayesian variable; one-factor ANOVA-like analysis; logistic regression; multinomial logistic regression; ordinal data; examples with R programming language and JAGS software; comprehensive coverage of all scenarios addressed by non-Bayesian textbooks: t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and comparisons in ANOVA, multiple regression, and chi-square (contingency table analysis); R and JAGS computer programming code on website. Hardcover: 776 pages Publisher: Academic Press; 2^nd edition (November 17, 2014) Older Editions: 1^st Author Website Author Blog Videos
128		Data Analysis Using Regression and Multilevel/Hierarchical Models	Andrew Gelman, Jennifer Hill	Data Analysis Using Regression and Multilevel/Hierarchical Models is a comprehensive manual for the applied researcher who wants to perform data analysis using linear and nonlinear regression and multilevel models. The book introduces a wide variety of models, whilst at the same time instructing the reader in how to fit these models using available software packages. The book illustrates the concepts by working through scores of real data examples that have arisen from the authors' own applied research, with programming codes provided for each one. Topics covered include causal inference, including regression, poststratification, matching, regression discontinuity, and instrumental variables, as well as multilevel logistic regression and missing-data imputation. Practical tips regarding building, fitting, and understanding are provided throughout. Paperback: 648 pages Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1^st edition (December 18, 2006) Author Website, Author Website, Book Website
129		Risk Assessment and Decision Analysis with Bayesian Networks	Norman Fenton	Since the first edition of this book published, Bayesian networks have become even more important for applications in a vast array of fields. This second edition includes new material on influence diagrams, learning from data, value of information, cybersecurity, debunking bad statistics, and much more. Focusing on practical real-world problem-solving and model building, as opposed to algorithms and theory, it explains how to incorporate knowledge with data to develop and use (Bayesian) causal models of risk that provide more powerful insights and better decision making than is possible from purely data-driven solutions. - Provides all tools necessary to build and run realistic Bayesian network models - Supplies extensive example models based on real risk assessment problems in a wide range of application domains provided; for example, finance, safety, systems reliability, law, forensics, cybersecurity and more - Introduces all necessary mathematics, probability, and statistics as needed - Establishes the basics of probability, risk, and building and using Bayesian network models, before going into the detailed applications A dedicated website contains exercises and worked solutions for all chapters along with numerous other resources. The AgenaRisk software contains a model library with executable versions of all of the models in the book. Lecture slides are freely available to accredited academic teachers adopting the book on their course. Hardcover: 660 pages Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; 2 edition (September 12, 2018) Older Editions: 2012 Author Website, Video, Using Bayes 1, Video, Using Bayes 2
130		A Student's Guide to Bayesian Statistics	Ben Lambert	Supported by a wealth of learning features, exercises, and visual elements as well as online video tutorials and interactive simulations, this book is the first student-focused introduction to Bayesian statistics. Without sacrificing technical integrity for the sake of simplicity, the author draws upon accessible, student-friendly language to provide approachable instruction perfectly aimed at statistics and Bayesian newcomers. Through a logical structure that introduces and builds upon key concepts in a gradual way and slowly acclimatizes students to using R and Stan software, the book covers: - An introduction to probability and Bayesian inference - Understanding Bayes' rule - Nuts and bolts of Bayesian analytic methods - Computational Bayes and real-world Bayesian analysis - Regression analysis and hierarchical methods This unique guide will help students develop the statistical confidence and skills to put the Bayesian formula into practice, from the basic concepts of statistical inference to complex applications of analyses. Hardcover: 520 pages Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd; 1 edition (August 22, 2018)
131		Reliability and Risk: A Bayesian Perspective	Nozer D. Singpurwalla	Reliability and Risk provides a comprehensive overview of the mathematical and statistical aspects of risk and reliability analysis, from a Bayesian perspective. This book sets out to change the way in which we think about reliability and survival analysis by casting them in the broader context of decision-making. This is achieved by: Providing a broad coverage of the diverse aspects of reliability, including: multivariate failure models, dynamic reliability, event history analysis, non-parametric Bayes, competing risks, co-operative and competing systems, and signature analysis. Covering the essentials of Bayesian statistics and exchangeability, enabling readers who are unfamiliar with Bayesian inference to benefit from the book. Introducing the notion of "composite reliability", or the collective reliability of a population of items. Discussing the relationship between notions of reliability and survival analysis and econometrics and financial risk. Hardcover: 396 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (September 11, 2006) Author Website
	Prognostics
132		Prognostics and Health Management of Electronics	Michael G. Pecht (Editor), Myeongsu Kang (Editor)	A road map to the current challenges and available opportunities for the research and development of Prognostics and Health Management (PHM), this important work covers all areas of electronics and explains how to: - assess methods for damage estimation of components and systems due to field loading conditions - assess the cost and benefits of prognostic implementations - develop novel methods for in situ monitoring of products and systems in actual life-cycle conditions - enable condition-based (predictive) maintenance - increase system availability through an extension of maintenance cycles and/or timely repair actions; - obtain knowledge of load history for future design, qualification, and root cause analysis - reduce the occurrence of no fault found (NFF) - subtract life-cycle costs of equipment from reduction in inspection costs, downtime, and inventory Prognostics and Health Management of Electronics also explains how to understand statistical techniques and machine learning methods used for diagnostics and prognostics. Using this valuable resource, electrical engineers, data scientists, and design engineers will be able to fully grasp the synergy between IoT, machine learning, and risk assessment. Hardcover: 800 pages Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press; 1^st edition (October 1, 2018) Older Editions: 2008 Author Website, Author Website
133		Prognostics and Health Management: A Practical Approach to Improving System Reliability Using Condition-Based Data	Douglas Goodman, James P. Hofmeister, Ferenc Szidarovszky	Prognostics and Health Management provides an authoritative guide for an understanding of the rationale and methodologies of a practical approach for improving system reliability using conditioned-based data (CBD) to the monitoring and management of health of systems. This proven approach uses electronic signatures extracted from conditioned-based electrical signals, including those representing physical components, and employs processing methods that include data fusion and transformation, domain transformation, and normalization, canonicalization and signal-level translation to support the determination of predictive diagnostics and prognostics. Written by noted experts in the field, Prognostics and Health Management clearly describes how to extract signatures from conditioned-based data using conditioning methods such as data fusion and transformation, domain transformation, data type transformation and indirect and differential comparison. This important resource: - Integrates data collecting, mathematical modelling and reliability prediction in one volume - Contains numerical examples and problems with solutions that help with an understanding of the algorithmic elements and processes - Presents information from a panel of experts on the topic - Follows prognostics based on statistical modelling, reliability modelling and usage modelling methods Written for system engineers working in critical process industries and automotive and aerospace designers, Prognostics and Health Management offers a guide to the application of condition-based data to produce signatures for input to predictive algorithms to produce prognostic estimates of functional health and life. Hardcover: 384 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (June 17, 2019)
134		Prognostics and Health Management of Engineering Systems: An Introduction	Nam-Ho Kim, Dawn An, Joo-Ho Choi	This book introduces the methods for predicting the future behavior of a system's health and the remaining useful life to determine an appropriate maintenance schedule. The authors introduce the history, industrial applications, algorithms, and benefits and challenges of PHM (Prognostics and Health Management) to help readers understand this highly interdisciplinary engineering approach that incorporates sensing technologies, physics of failure, machine learning, modern statistics, and reliability engineering. It is ideal for beginners because it introduces various prognostics algorithms and explains their attributes, pros and cons in terms of model definition, model parameter estimation, and ability to handle noise and bias in data, allowing readers to select the appropriate methods for their fields of application. Among the many topics discussed in-depth are: - Prognostics tutorials using least-squares - Bayesian inference and parameter estimation - Physics-based prognostics algorithms including nonlinear least squares, Bayesian method, and particle filter - Data-driven prognostics algorithms including Gaussian process regression and neural network - Comparison of different prognostics algorithms The authors also present several applications of prognostics in practical engineering systems, including wear in a revolute joint, fatigue crack growth in a panel, prognostics using accelerated life test data, fatigue damage in bearings, and more. Prognostics tutorials with a Matlab code using simple examples are provided, along with a companion website that presents Matlab programs for different algorithms as well as measurement data. Each chapter contains a comprehensive set of exercise problems, some of which require Matlab programs, making this an ideal book for graduate students in mechanical, civil, aerospace, electrical, and industrial engineering and engineering mechanics, as well as researchers and maintenance engineers in the above fields. Hardcover: 347 pages Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2017 edition (October 25, 2016)
135		Machinery Prognostics and Prognosis Oriented Maintenance Management	Jihong Yan	This book gives a complete presentatin of the basic essentials of machinery prognostics and prognosis oriented maintenance management, and takes a look at the cutting-edge discipline of intelligent failure prognosis technologies for condition-based maintenance. - Presents an introduction to advanced maintenance systems, and discusses the key technologies for advanced maintenance by providing readers with up-to-date technologies - Offers practical case studies on performance evaluation and fault diagnosis technology, fault prognosis and remaining useful life prediction and maintenance scheduling, enhancing the understanding of these technologies - Pulls togeter recent developments and varying methods into one volume, complemented by practical examples to provide a complete reference Hardcover: 375 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (February 2, 2015)
136		Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) in Aerospace Structures	Fuh-Gwo Yuan (Editor)	Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) in Aerospace Structures provides readers with the spectacular progress that has taken place over the last twenty years with respect to the area of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM). The widespread adoption of SHM could both significantly improve safety and reduce maintenance and repair expenses that are estimated to be about a quarter of an aircraft fleet's operating costs. The SHM field encompasses transdisciplinary areas, including smart materials, sensors and actuators, damage diagnosis and prognosis, signal and image processing algorithms, wireless intelligent sensing, data fusion, and energy harvesting. This book focuses on how SHM techniques are applied to aircraft structures with particular emphasis on composite materials, and is divided into four main parts. Part One provides an overview of SHM technologies for damage detection, diagnosis, and prognosis in aerospace structures. Part Two moves on to analyze smart materials for SHM in aerospace structures, such as piezoelectric materials, optical fibers, and flexoelectricity. In addition, this also includes two vibration-based energy harvesting techniques for powering wireless sensors based on piezoelectric electromechanical coupling and diamagnetic levitation. Part Three explores innovative SHM technologies for damage diagnosis in aerospace structures. Chapters within this section include sparse array imaging techniques and phase array techniques for damage detection. The final section of the volume details innovative SHM technologies for damage prognosis in aerospace structures. This book serves as a key reference for researchers working within this industry, academic, and government research agencies developing new systems for the SHM of aerospace structures and materials scientists. Hardcover: 514 pages Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 1 edition (March 31, 2016)
137		Fault Diagnosis and Sustainable Control of Wind Turbines: Robust Data-Driven and Model-Based Strategies	Silvio Simani, Saverio Farsoni	Fault Diagnosis and Sustainable Control of Wind Turbines: Robust Data-Driven and Model-Based Strategies discusses the development of reliable and robust fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant ("sustainable") control schemes by means of data-driven and model-based approaches. These strategies are able to cope with unknown nonlinear systems and noisy measurements. The book also discusses simpler solutions relying on data-driven and model-based methodologies, which are key when on-line implementations are considered for the proposed schemes. The book targets both professional engineers working in industry and researchers in academic and scientific institutions. In order to improve the safety, reliability and efficiency of wind turbine systems, thus avoiding expensive unplanned maintenance, the accommodation of faults in their early occurrence is fundamental. To highlight the potential of the proposed methods in real applications, hardware-in-the-loop test facilities (representing realistic wind turbine systems) are considered to analyze the digital implementation of the designed solutions. The achieved results show that the developed schemes are able to maintain the desired performances, thus validating their reliability and viability in real-time implementations. Paperback: 228 pages Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 1 edition (January 18, 2018)
138		An Introduction to Predictive Maintenance	R. Keith Mobley	This second edition of An Introduction to Predictive Maintenance helps plant, process, maintenance and reliability managers and engineers to develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance management program, providing proven strategies for regularly monitoring critical process equipment and systems, predicting machine failures, and scheduling maintenance accordingly. Hardcover: 437 pages Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 2 edition (October 10, 2002)
139		Intelligent Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis for Engineering Systems	George Vachtsevanos, Frank L. Lewis, Michael Roemer, Andrew Hess, Biqing Wu	Expert guidance on theory and practice in condition-based intelligent machine fault diagnosis and failure prognosis. Intelligent Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis for Engineering Systems gives a complete presentation of basic essentials of fault diagnosis and failure prognosis, and takes a look at the cutting-edge discipline of intelligent fault diagnosis and failure prognosis technologies for condition-based maintenance. It thoroughly details the interdisciplinary methods required to understand the physics of failure mechanisms in materials, structures, and rotating equipment, and also presents strategies to detect faults or incipient failures and predict the remaining useful life of failing components. Case studies are used throughout the book to illustrate enabling technologies. The book offers material in a holistic and integrated approach that addresses the various interdisciplinary components of the field - from electrical, mechanical, industrial, and computer engineering to business management. Hardcover: 316 pages Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1^st edition (September 2, 2008) Author Website, Author Website, Author Website Author Technical Paper: Health Management System Design: Development, Simulation and Cost/Benefit Optimization
	Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
140		Reliability-Centered Maintenance	John Moubray	Initially developed by the aviation industry, RCM is rapidly becoming fundamental to the practice of maintenance management and is now in use at hundreds of industrial and service organizations around the world. This book provides an authoritative and practical explanation of what RCM is and how it can be applied. It is of vital importance to anyone concerned with productivity, quality, safety, and environmental integrity. Written by an expert in the field who has helped users apply RCM and its more modern derivative, RCM2, at more than 600 sites in 32 countries. The second edition includes more than 100 pages of new material on: - condition monitoring - the analysis of functions and failures - human error - the management of risk - failure finding - the measurement of maintenance performance Hardcover: 448 pages Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; 2nd ed. edition (January 1, 1997)
141		Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM): Implementation Made Simple	Neil Bloom	A properly implemented and managed RCM program can save millions in unscheduled maintenance and breakdowns. However, many have found the process daunting. Written by an expert with over 30 years of experience, this book introduces innovative approaches to simplify the RCM process such as: single vs. multiple failure analysis, hidden failures analysis, potentially critical components analysis, run-to-failure and the difference between redundant, standby, and backup functions. Included are real life examples of flawed preventive maintenance programs and how they led to disasters that could have easily been avoided. Also illustrated in detail, with real-life examples, is the step-by-step process for developing, implementing, and maintaining a premier classical RCM program. Senior management, middle management, supervisors, and craftsmen/technicians responsible for plant safety and reliability will find this book to be invaluable as a means for establishing a first class preventive maintenance program. Hardcover: 312 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1^st edition (December 22, 2005)
142		Reliability Centered Maintenance: Unraveling the Mysteries	James Gehris	John Moubray's 1997 book Reliability Centered Maintenance outlined a comprehensive collection of the core principles and tenets of reliability centered maintenanceRcm. Originally developed in the 1970s, Rcm has since been adopted by major industries, including the United States military and the aviation industry. Nevertheless, while Moubray's Rcm2 provides an excellent academic description of topics associated with Rcm, there are a number of important questions and topics that have been left unaddressed in print. In Reliability Centered MaintenanceUnraveling the Mysteries, author James Gehris offers a diligent and comprehensive expansion and companion that provides questions beyond the traditional Rcm questions and definitions. With over thirty years of experience as a Us Marine Corps maintenance officer using Rcm concepts and approaches, Gehris provides a roadmap to help ensure that any Rcm analyses are properly conducted and comply with the Sae Ja1011 standard for Rcm. Paperback: 226 pages Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services (December 2, 2015)
143		Reliability Centered Maintenance using... RCM Blitz	Douglas Plucknett	Work alongside the author as he walks you through his step-by step method for applying Reliability Centered Maintenance, RCM Blitz, that focuses on manufacturing assets. RCM Blitz is a 5-part process, with an easy to follow flow diagram, that includes: 1. Up-Front Tasks - Those tasks required to ensure the success of the RCM Facilitators and Team. 2. Probability and Consequence - The steps needed to build the groundwork for understanding the importance of each individual failure mode and developing sound methods to prioritize RCM tasks. 3. Functions and Functional Failures - The to successful RCM analysis is understanding the importance of addressing maintenance at the functional failure level. 4. FMECA - The heart and soul of Reliability Centered Maintenance, this is where the work gets done, identifying failure modes, describing failure effects and developing tasks. 5. Follow-Up Tasks - These tasks are designed to help the team quickly move forward and drive the implementation of the RCM tasks. Follow-up is just as important as the analysis itself and like everything else it has a process. Paperback: 158 pages Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com Press; 2nd edition (November 21, 2011)
144		Reliability Centered Maintenance - Reengineered (RCM-R): Practical Optimization of the RCM Process	Jesus Sifonte, James V. Reyes-Picknell	This book provides an optimized approach to a successful method used for determining failure management policies for physical assets. It makes the original method more useful in a broad range of industries where asset criticality ranges from high to low. It addresses the RCM method and shortfalls in its application. It modifies the method to consider asset and failure mode criticality so that rigor is applied only where it is truly needed. It removes the sources of concern about RCM being overly rigorous and too labor intensive without compromizing on its ability to deliver a tailored failure management program for physical assets sensitive to their operational context and application. Hardcover: 352 pages Publisher: Productivity Press (April 10, 2017)
145		NAVSEA Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) Handbook	U.S. Navy	This handbook provides Navy maintenance practitioners a reference document for applying the principles of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) to the evaluation of both new and well established ship planned maintenance system (PMS) preventive maintenance requirements. It is intended as a supplement to the Naval Sea Systems Command Reliability-Centered Maintenance-based certification program for those who develop, modify, review and authorize Planned Maintenance System tasks for Navy ships, systems, and equipment. The handbook introduces basic principles of maintenance and illustrates how these principles establish rules for good maintenance tasks. It describes how these rules are used to develop maintenance requirements and associated documentation for new systems and equipment as well as to evaluate and improve the quality and effectiveness of well-established maintenance programs. Requirements for analysis of preventive maintenance requirements and for development of associated support documentation are defined in MIL-P-24534A, “Planned Maintenance System: development of Maintenance Requirement Cards, Maintenance Index Pages, and Associated Documentation. File Size: 1629 KB Publication Date: February 25, 2015 Free Download: NAVSEA Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) Handbook
146		TM 5-698-2: Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) for Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Facilities	United States Department of the Army	The purpose of this technical manual is provide facility managers with the information and procedures necessary to develop and update a preventive maintenance (PM) program for their facilities that is based on the reliability characteristics of equipment and components and cost. Such a PM program will help to achieve the highest possible level of facility availability at the minimum cost. Paperback: 100 pages Publisher: Scholar's Choice (February 16, 2015) Free Download: TM 5-698-2: Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) for Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Facilities
147		Applied Reliability Centered Maintenance	Jim August	Based on advanced maintenance models developed during FAA certification of 747 aircraft, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) is used to control maintenance costs while improving reliability. Author Jim August tells you how RCM makes sense for electric utilities who have been forced to control maintenance costs and improve reliability in the troes of conversion to retail competition. Contents: Applied RCM: an overview Maintenance RCM performance Plant needs Applications Lessons Fast track Maintenance software Measures Conclusions Appendices (glossary, further readings, RCM software applications). Hardcover: 500 pages Publisher: Pennwell Corp (April 1, 2000)
148		Implementing Reliability-centered Maintenance Analysis in a Revised Preventive Maintenance Program for the F-15	Michael H. Martin	Reliability-centered maintenance is an approach to analyzing how and when equipment fails in order to maintain a desired level of performance or functionality. It employs the use of failure modes, effects and criticality analysis to rank order potential failures, and combines this rank order with the use of a prescribed decision logic process to determine what preventive maintenance tasks should be performed and when. Reliability-centered maintenance analysis has been used by the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard, and commercial airlines to develop and update preventive maintenance programs for their aircraft for many years. Paperback: 234 pages Publisher: BiblioScholar (October 17, 2012) Free Download from DTIC: Implementing Reliability-centered Maintenance Analysis in a Revised Preventive Maintenance Program for the F-15
	Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
149		The Basics of FMEA	Raymond J. Mikulak, Robin McDermott, Michael Beauregard	Updated to include changes reflected in ISO/TX-16949:2002 standards and 2008 AIAG guidelines, The Basics of FMEA, Second Edition continues to provide the expert advice needed to help shorten the learning curve for FMEA teams to conduct effective and efficient FMEAs, even if it is their very first one. Includes Ready-to-Use Worksheet Templates Using a manufacturing case study, readers learn step-by-step how to use FMEAs to assess, evaluate, and prioritize areas of risk, and then to implement the actions needed to reduce risks to an acceptable level. It shows the steps needed to ferret out potential problems and prevent making inferior products that could endanger public and worker safety and compromise profits as well as the future of all stakeholders. Paperback: 90 pages Publisher: Productivity Press; 2^nd edition (December 10, 2008)
150		The FMEA Pocket Handbook	Kenneth W. Dailey	Speak the Language - Understand the Concepts - Know the Techniques "The FMEA Pocket Handbook" is intended as a reference guide covering the terms, concepts and techniques involved in the FMEA system. It is written in an easy to understand fashion making it useful to both the seasoned Professional and the Novice. Paperback: 40 pages Publisher: DW Publishing Co.; 1^st edition (March 19, 2004)
151		Failure Mode and Effect Analysis: FMEA from Theory to Execution	D. H. Stamatis	This is one of the most comprehensive guides to FMEA and is excellent for professionals with any level of understanding. This book explains the process of conducting system, design, process, service, and machine FMEAs, and provides the rationale for doing so. Readers will understand what FMEA is, the different types of FMEA, how to construct an FMEA, and the linkages between FMEA and other tools. Stamatis offer a summary of tools/methodologies used in FMEA along with a glossary to explain key terms and principles. The updated edition includes information about the new ISO 9000:2000 standard, the Six Sigma approach to FMEA, a special section on automotive requirements related to ISO/TS 16949, the "robustness" concept, and TE 9000 and the requirements for reliability and maintainability. The accompanying CD-ROM offers FMEA forms and samples, design review checklist, criteria for evaluation, basic reliability formulae and conversion failure factors, guidelines for RPN calculations and designing a reasonable safe product, and diagrams, and examples of FMEAs with linkages to robustness. Hardcover: 300 pages Publisher: American Society for Quality; 2 Rev Exp edition (June 2003)
152		Effective FMEAs: Achieving Safe, Reliable, and Economical Products and Processes using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis	Carl Carlson	Effective FMEAs takes the best practices from hundreds of companies and thousands of FMEA applications and presents streamlined procedures for veteran FMEA practitioners, novices, and everyone in between. Written from an applications viewpoint - with many examples, detailed case studies, study problems, and tips included - the book covers the most common types of FMEAs, including System FMEAs, Design FMEAs, Process FMEAs, Maintenance FMEAs, Software FMEAs, and others. It also presents chapters on Fault Tree Analysis, Design Review Based on Failure Mode (DRBFM), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Hazard Analysis, and FMECA (which adds criticality analysis to FMEA). Hardcover: 464 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (May 15, 2012)
	Fault Tree Analysis
153		Fault Tree Analysis Primer	Clifton A Ericson II	One of the most valuable root-cause analysis tools in the system safety toolbox is fault tree analysis (FTA). A fault tree (FT) is a graphical diagram that uses logic gates to model the various combinations of failures, faults, errors and normal events involved in causing a specified undesired event to occur. The graphical model can be translated into a mathematical model in order to compute failure probabilities and system importance measures. A FT can model all aspects of a system, including hardware, software, human actions and the environment. FTs are employed to evaluate large complex and dynamic systems, in order to understand and prevent potential safety and reliability problems. Using the rigorous and structured methodology of FT construction allows the systems analyst to model the unique combinations of fault events that can cause an UE to occur. This book provides an overview of the FTA process; it describes the symbols, terms, construction methodology and mathematics of FTA. Paperback: 142 pages Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 15, 2011)
154		Fault Tree Handbook	W.E. Vesely, F.F. Goldberg, N. H. Roberts, D. F. Haasl	Since 1975, a short course entitled "System Safety and Reliability Analysis" has been presented to over 200 NRC personnel and contractors. Paperback: 216 pages Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (June 12, 2014) Free Download from NRC Website: Fault Tree Handbook, NUREG-0492
155		Fault Trees (Control Systems, Robotics, and Manufacturing)	Nikolaos Limnios	Fault tree analysis is an important technique in determining the safety and dependability of complex systems. Fault trees are used as a major tool in the study of system safety as well as in reliability and availability studies. The basic methods - construction, logical analysis, probability evaluation and influence study - are described in this book. The following extensions of fault trees, non-coherent fault trees, fault trees with delay and multi-performance fault trees, are also explained. Traditional algorithms for fault tree analysis are presented, as well as more recent algorithms based on binary decision diagrams (BDD). Hardcover: 150 pages Publisher: Wiley-ISTE; 1 edition (January 29, 2007)
	Design
156		Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design	Richard Budynas, Keith Nisbett	Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design is intended for students beginning the study of mechanical engineering design. Students will find that the text inherently directs them into familiarity with both the basics of design decisions and the standards of industrial components. It combines the straightforward focus on fundamentals that instructors have come to expect, with a modern emphasis on design and new applications. The tenth edition maintains the well-designed approach that has made this book the standard in machine design for nearly 50 years. Hardcover: 1120 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 11 edition (January 4, 2019) Older Editions: 2014, 2010, 2008, 2003, 1988, 1986
157		An Introduction to the Design and Behavior of Bolted Joints	John Bickford	Offering a broad-based review of the factors affecting the design, assembly and behaviour of bolted joints and their components in all industries, this work details various assembly options as well as specific failure modes and strategies for their avoidance. This edition features material on: the contact stresses between bolt head or nut face and the joint; thread forms, series and classes; the stiffness of raised face flange joints; and more. Hardcover: 951 pages Publisher: Marcel Dekker; 3rd edition (July 19, 1995)
158		Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain	Warren Young, Richard Budynas, Ali Sadegh	Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain, Eighth Edition, provides accurate and thorough tabulated formulations that can be applied to the stress analysis of a comprehensive range of structural components. All equations and diagrams of structural properties are presented in an easy-to-use, thumb, through format. This extensively updated edition contains new chapters on fatigue and fracture mechanics, stresses in fasteners and joints, composite materials, and biomechanics. Several chapters have been expanded and new topics have been added. Each chapter now concludes with a summary of tables and formulas for ease of reference. This is the definitive resource for designers, engineers, and analysts who need to calculate stress and strain management. Roark's formulas for stress and strain covers: behavior of bodies under stress; principles and analytical methods; numerical and experimental methods; tension, compression, shear, and combined stress; beams, flexure of straight bars; bending of curved beams; torsion, flat plates; columns and other compression members; shells of revolution, pressure vessels, pipes; bodies in contact undergoing direct bearing and shear stress, elastic stability; dynamic and temperature stresses; stress concentration factors; fatigue and fracture mechanics; stresses in fasteners and joints; composite materials; biomechanics. Hardcover: 1072 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 8 edition (December 19, 2011)
159		Welded Joint Design	J Hicks	Based on the European Welding Engineer (EWF) syllabus Part 3 - Construction and Design, this book provides a clear, highly illustrated and concise explanation of how welded joints and structures are designed and of the constraints which welding may impose on the design. It is therefore of value both to the welding engineer and the design engineer. Many engineers coming into the profession of welding engineering lack a background in design and construction of welded structures and plant. This book has been written with such engineers very much in mind. The safe performance of a structure relies on materials and methods of fabrication which can respond to the explicit or implicit design requirements. It is essential that the welding engineer has the opportunity of making his specialist input to the design process, and an understanding of the basis of the design will help that contribution to be most effective. It is also important that the practising design engineer acquires a basic knowledge of the relevant aspects of welding to be able to execute satisfactory designs and, equally important, to know when to seek the input of a qualified welding engineer. Designed for both students and practising engineers in welding and design, the book will also be of great value to civil, structural, mechanical and plant engineers. There is also much that will interest test houses, welding equipment and consumable manufacturers, classification societies and steel companies. Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 3 edition (October 14, 1999)
160		Probability, Reliability, and Statistical Methods in Engineering Design	Achintya Haldar, Sankaran Mahadevan	Learn the tools to assess product reliability! Haldar and Mahadevan crystallize the research and experience of the last few decades into the most up-to-date book on risk-based design concepts in engineering available. The fundamentals of reliability and statistics necessary for risk-based engineering analysis and design are clearly presented. And with the help of many practical examples integrated throughout the text, the material is made very relevant to today's practice. Key Features - Covers all the fundamental concepts and mathematical skills needed to conduct reliability assessments. - Presents the most widely-used reliability assessment methods. - Concepts that are required for the implementation of risk-based design in practical problems are developed gradually. - Both risk-based and deterministic design concepts are included to show the transition from traditional to modern design practice. Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (November 1, 1999) Author Website, Author Website, Videos
161		Vibration Analysis for Electronic Equipment	Dave S. Steinberg	Covers: - Vibrations of Simple Electronic Systems - Component Lead Wire and Solder Joint Vibration Fatigue Life - Beam Structures for Electronic Subassemblies - Component Lead Wires as Bents, Frames, and Arcs - Printed Circuit Boards and Flat Plates - Octave Rule, Snubbing, and Damping to Increase the PCB Fatigue Life - Preventing Sinusoidal Vibration Failures in Electronic Equipment - Designing Electronics for Random Vibration - Acoustic Noise Effects on Electronic - Designing Electronics for Shock Environments - Design and Analysis of Electronic Boxes - Effects of Manufacturing Methods on the Reliability of Electronics - Vibration Fixtures and Vibration Testing - Environmental Stress Screening for Electronic Equipment (ESSEE) Hardcover: 414 pages Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 3 edition (January 15, 2000)
162		Hot Air Rises and Heat Sinks: Everything You Know About Cooling Electronics Is Wrong	Tony Kordyban	This popular book is a collection of myths, mistakes, and lessons learned from practicing engineers involved in the field of electronic equipment cooling. Through entertaining anecdotes and stories based on his experience at Tellabs Operations, Inc. Tony Kordyban covers basic dimensions of heat transfer concepts - mostly from real problems which were incorrectly solved at least once before a correct technique was applied. The book's 31 chapters, each on an important and relevant topic, contain simple line drawings to help illustrate the basic concepts, while the text provides accurate and complete technical explanations. The book's case study approach makes it an extremely useful and handy reference - and Kordyban's clear and entertaining writing style mixes technical subject matter with humor and is both iinteresting and instructive. Paperback: 223 pages Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers Press (July 7, 1998) Podcast: Author Interview
163		More Hot Air	Tony Kordyban	More Hot Air is the long-awaited sequel to the author's previous ASME Press book, Hot Air Rises and Heat Sinks: Everything You Know About Cooling Electronics Is Wrong. This new book continues in the same humorous and easy-to-read style of the earlier book, with all-new, original case studies in the field of electronics cooling. Each case study, told as an anecdote, is designed to teach a basic concept of heat transfer, as applied to keeping electronics from overheating. Because of the constantly shrinking size of electronics, the job of cooling electronics continues to get tougher. Many people not trained in the basics of heat transfer have been roped into doing this job out of necessity. For those who lack any formal training in heat transfer, the case studies explode many of the myths about cooling electronics and replace these flawed practices with sound engineering, based on actual heat transfer theory. The case studies and humor in this book are also entertaining to those well versed in electronics cooling. A must-read book for all engineers and their managers concerned with electronics packaging. Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers Press (January 1, 2005) Podcast: Author Interview
164		Cooling Techniques for Electronic Equipment	Dave S. Steinberg	Covers: - Evaluating the Cooling Requirements. - Designing the Electronic Chassis. - Conduction Cooling for Chassis and Circuit Boards. - Mounting and Cooling Techniques for Electronic Components. - Practical Guides for Natural Convection and Radiation Cooling. - Forced-Air Cooling for Electronics. - Thermal Stresses in Lead Wires, Solder Joints, and Plated Throughholes. - Predicting the Fatigue Life in Thermal Cycling and Vibration Environment. - Transient Cooling for Electronic Systems. - Special Applications for Tough Cooling Jobs. - Effective Cooling for Large Racks and Cabinets. - Finite Element Methods for Mathematical Modeling. - Environmental Stress Screening Techniques. Hardcover: 512 pages Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 2^nd edition (October 8, 1991)
165		Preventing Thermal Cycling and Vibration Failures in Electronic Equipment	Dave S. Steinberg	Covers: - Physics of Failure In Electronic Systems. - Thermal Expansion Displacements, Forces, and Stresses. - Vibration of Beams and Other Simple Structures. - Vibration of Printed Circuit Boards and Flat Plates. - Estimating Fatigue Life in Thermal Cycling and Vibration Environments. - Octave Rule, Snubbers, Dampers, and Isolation for Preventing Vibration Damage to Electronic Systems. - Displacements, Forces, and Stresses in Axial Leaded Component Wires Due to Thermal Expansions. - Designing Electronic Equipment for Sinusoidal Vibration. - Assessment of Random Vibration on Electronic Design. - Combining Fatigue Damage for Random Vibration and Thermal Cycling. - Thermal Cycling Failures in Surface-Mounted Components. - Stresses and Fatigue Life in Component Lead Wires and Solder Joints Due to Dynamic Forces and PCB Displacements. - Fatigue Life of Long Components, Tall Components, and Small Components Mounted on PCBs. - Wear and Interface Surface Fretting Corrosion in Electrical Connectors. - Case Histories of Failures and Failure Analyses. Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1^st edition (June 22, 2001)
166		Designing High Availability Systems	Zachary Taylor, Subramanyam Ranganathan	Offering a case-based approach to designing, predicting, and deploying world-class high-availability systems from the ground up, this book brings together the best classical and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) reliability techniques. Although it focuses on technical aspects, this guide considers the business and market constraints that require that systems be designed right the first time. Written in plain English and following a step-by-step "cookbook" format, Designing High Availability Systems: - Shows how to integrate an array of design/analysis tools, including Six Sigma, failure analysis, and reliability analysis - Features many real-life examples and case studies describing predictive design methods, tradeoffs, risk priorities and "what-if" scenarios - Delivers numerous high-impact takeaways that you can apply to your current projects immediately - Provides access to MATLAB programs for simulating problem sets presented, along with PowerPoint slides to assist in outlining the problem-solving process Hardcover: 480 pages Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press; 1^st edition (October 28, 2013)
167		Design for Reliability	Dev G. Raheja (Editor), Louis J. Gullo (Editor)	Design for Reliability provides engineers and managers with a range of tools and techniques for incorporating reliability into the design process for complex systems. It clearly explains how to design for zero failure of critical system functions, leading to enormous savings in product life-cycle costs and a dramatic improvement in the ability to compete in global markets. Special features of this book include: - A unified approach that integrates ideas from computer science and reliability engineering - Techniques applicable to reliability as well as safety, maintainability, system integration, and logistic engineering - Chapters on design for extreme environments - Developing reliable software - Design for trustworthiness - HALT influence on design Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (August 7, 2012)
	Safety/Risk
168		The Safety Critical Systems Handbook	David J. Smith	The Safety Critical Systems Handbook: A Straightforward Guide to Functional Safety: IEC 61508 (2010 Edition), IEC 61511 (2015 Edition) and Related Guidance, Fifth Edition presents the latest guidance on safety-related systems that guard workers and the public against injury and death, also discussing environmental risks. This comprehensive resource has been fully revised, with additional material on risk assessment, cybersecurity, COMAH and HAZID, published guidance documents/standards, quantified risk assessment and new worked examples. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the revised IEC 61508 standard as well as the 2016 IEC 61511. This book will have a wide readership, not only in the chemical and process industries, but in oil and gas, power generation, avionics, automotive, manufacturing and other sectors. It is aimed at most engineers, including those in project, control and instrumentation, design and maintenance disciplines. This fifth edition, presents the latest guidance on safety-related systems that guard workers and the public against injury or death and also address environmental risks. It has been fully revised and contains additional material on risk assessment, cyber security, COMAH and HAZID, published guidance documents/standards, quantified risk assessment and new worked examples. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the revised IEC 61508 standard as well as the 2016 IEC 61511. It enables engineers to determine the required integrity targets and to assess if proposed or existing equipment meet the safety integrity levels required by the various standards and guidance. Functional safety is applicable to all industry sectors and, thus, this book will have a wide readership not only in the chemical and process industries but embraces oil and gas, power generation, avionics, automotive, manufacturing and other sectors. It is aimed at most engineers including project, control & instrumentation, design and maintenance disciplines. Hardcover: 360 pages Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 5 edition (February 3, 2020) Older Editions: 2016, 2010
169		What Every Engineer Should Know About Risk Engineering and Management	John X. Wang, Marvin L. Roush	Explains how to assess and handle technical risk, schedule risk, and cost risk efficiently and effectively--enabling engineering professionals to anticipate failures regardless of system complexity--highlighting opportunities to turn failure into success. Hardcover: 251 pages Publisher: CRC Press; 1^st edition (February 15, 2000) Author Website
170		Risk Assessment: Theory, Methods, and Applications	Marvin Rausand, Stein Haugen	The book begins with an introduction of risk analysis, assessment, and management, and includes a new section on the history of risk analysis. It covers hazards and threats, how to measure and evaluate risk, and risk management. It also adds new sections on risk governance and risk-informed decision making; combining accident theories and criteria for evaluating data sources; and subjective probabilities. The risk assessment process is covered, as are how to establish context; planning and preparing; and identification, analysis, and evaluation of risk. Risk Assessment also offers new coverage of safe job analysis and semi-quantitative methods, and it discusses barrier management and HRA methods for offshore application. Finally, it looks at dynamic risk analysis, security and life-cycle use of risk. Hardcover: 784 pages Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (March 31, 2020) Older Editions: 2016
171		Reliability, Maintainability and Risk: Practical Methods for Engineers	David J. Smith	For beginners, the book provides tactics on how to avoid pitfalls in this complex and wide field. For experts in the field, well-described, realistic, and illustrative examples and case studies add new insight and assistance. The author uses his 40 years of experience to create a comprehensive and detailed guide to the field, also providing an excellent description of reliability and risk computation concepts. The book is organized into five parts: - Part One covers reliability parameters and costs traces the history of reliability and safety technology, presenting a cost-effective approach to quality, reliability, and safety. - Part Two deals with the interpretation of failure rates. - Part Three focuses on the prediction of reliability and risk. - Part Four discusses design and assurance techniques, review and testing techniques, reliability growth modeling, field data collection and feedback, predicting and demonstrating repair times, quantified reliability maintenance, and systematic failures. - Part 5 deals with legal, management and safety issues, such as project management, product liability, and safety legislation. Paperback: 478 pages Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 9 edition (April 4, 2017) Older Editions: 2016
172		Reliability of Safety-Critical Systems: Theory and Applications	Marvin Rausand	Reliability of Safety-Critical Systems: Theory and Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to reliability assessments of safety-related systems based on electrical, electronic, and programmable electronic (E/E/PE) technology. With a focus on the design and development phases of safety-critical systems, the book presents theory and methods required to document compliance with IEC 61508 and the associated sector-specific standards. Hardcover: 466 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (February 3, 2014) Author Website
173		Probabilistic Risk Assessment and Management for Engineers and Scientists	Hiromitsu Kumamoto, Ernest J. Henley	Packed with real-world examples and practical mathematical and statistical methods for large, complex systems, this definitive text and sourcebook gives you the guidance you need for thorough and conclusive study. You'll find new and updated coverage of all the key topics related to risk analysis: - Probabilistic nature of risk - Qualitative and quantitative risk assessments - System decomposition - Legal and regulatory risks The authors also provide end-of-chapter problems and a course outline. Complete with a new, automated, fault tree synthesis method using semantic networks. Paperback: 620 pages Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press; 2^nd edition (April 18, 2000) Author Website
174		Human Reliability and Safety Analysis Data Handbook	David I. Gertman, Harold S. Blackman	Takes into account the human element as well as the classical aspects of mechanical, electrical and chemical designs that contribute to risk. Features a significant amount of data essential for risk analysis not normally available. Contains numerous examples of authentic applications and case studies. Hardcover: 472 pages Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 3 edition (October 1993)
175		Control Systems Safety Evaluation and Reliability	William M. Goble	This book is intended to serve a wide variety of users. This updated third edition provides the detailed background necessary to understand how to meet important new safety regulations and reliability engineering topics. Professional control system designers will learn to properly evaluate control system components, various system architectures, how to better communicate with vendors, and how to increase accuracy of life-cycle cost estimates. The book is also an excellent text for college courses due to its detailed explanations, practical presentation, and discussion of the difference between theory and real-world application. It provides a basic foundation of material, including probability, statistics, reliability theory definitions, and basic reliability modeling techniques, as well as advanced topics relevant to safety instrumented and control systems. Each chapter contains exercises to assist the reader in applying the theories presented with their practical implementation. Paperback: 458 pages Publisher: International Society of Automation; 3 edition (June 1, 2010)
176		Offshore Risk Assessment vol 1.: Principles, Modelling and Applications of QRA Studies	Jan-Erik Vinnem, Willy Roed	This is the first textbook to address quantified risk assessment (QRA) as specifically applied to offshore installations and operations. As the first part of the two-volume updated and expanded fourth edition, it adds a new focus on the EU Offshore Safety Directive, and discusses the new perspective on risk from the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority, followed by new and updated international standards. New safety statistics for the Norwegian sectors are presented, as well as new case studies on international offshore accidents, such as the explosion on FPSO Sao Mateus in 2015, which involved 9 fatalities. Separate chapters analyse the main hazards for offshore structures: fire, explosion, collision, and falling objects, as well as structural and marine hazards. Risk mitigation and control are discussed, as well as how the results of quantitative risk assessment studies should be presented. The fourth edition presents updated hydrocarbon release statistics, together with new methods for modelling the risk from ignited hydrocarbon releases. There have been recent advances in the modelling of collision risk from passing and attending vessels, based on extensive research; these advances are described in detail, in addition to new developments in the safety of Dynamic Positioning vessels. In closing, the book provides updated statistics and lessons learned from accidents involving offshore helicopter transportation of personnel. The book offers a comprehensive reference guide for academics and students of marine/offshore risk assessment and management. It will also be of interest to professionals in the industry, as well as contractors, suppliers, consultants and regulatory authorities. Hardcover: 552 pages Publisher: Springer; 4th ed. 2020 edition (September 12, 2019) Older Editions: 2013
177		Offshore Risk Assessment vol 2.: Principles, Modelling and Applications of QRA Studies	Jan-Erik Vinnem	This updated and expanded third edition has been informed by a major R&D program on offshore risk assessment in Norway and summarizes research from 2006 to the present day. Rooted with a thorough discussion of risk metrics and risk analysis methodology, subsequent chapters are devoted to analytical approaches to escalation, escape, evacuation and rescue analysis of safety and emergency systems. Separate chapters analyze the main hazards of offshore structures: fire, explosion, collision, and falling objects as well as structural and marine hazards. Risk mitigation and control are discussed, as well as an illustration of how the results from quantitative risk assessment studies should be presented. The third second edition has a stronger focus on the use of risk assessment techniques in the operation of offshore installations. Also decommissioning of installations is covered. Hardcover: 420 pages Publisher: Springer; 3rd ed. 2014 edition (October 2, 2013)
178		Optimum Cooling of Data Centers: Application of Risk Assessment and Mitigation Techniques	Jun Dai, Michael M. Ohadi, Diganta Das, Michael G. Pecht	This book describes the use of free air cooling to improve the efficiency of, and cooling of, equipment for use in telecom infrastructures. Discussed at length is the cooling of communication installation rooms such as data centers or base stations, and this is intended as a valuable tool for the people designing and manufacturing key parts of communication networks. This book provides an introduction to current cooling methods used for energy reduction, and also compares present cooling methods in use in the field. The qualification methods and standard reliability assessments are reviewed, and their inability to assess the risks of free air cooling is discussed. The method of identifying the risks associated with free air cooling on equipment performance and reliability is introduced. A novel method of assessment for free air cooling is also proposed that utilizes prognostics and health management (PHM). Hardcover: 186 pages Publisher: Springer; 2014 edition (November 21, 2013) Author Website, Author Website, Author Website
179		Applied Reliability Engineering and Risk Analysis: Probabilistic Models and Statistical Inference	Ilia B. Frenkel, Alex Karagrigoriou, Anatoly Lisnianski, Andre V. Kleyner	This complete resource on the theory and applications of reliability engineering, probabilistic models and risk analysis consolidates all the latest research, presenting the most up-to-date developments in this field. Hardcover: 448 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (November 11, 2013) Author Website, Author Website
	Plant Maintenance
180		Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Handbook	Richard (Doc) Palmer	You will find coverage of estimating labor hours, setting the level of plan detail, creating practical weekly and daily schedules, kitting parts, and more, all designed to increase your workforce without hiring. Much of the text applies the timeless management principles of Dr. W. Edwards Deming and Dr. Peter F. Drucker. You will learn how you can do more proactive work when your hands are full of reactive work. Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Handbook, Fourth Edition, features more new case studies showing real world successes, a new chapter on getting better storeroom support, major revisions that describe the best KPIs for planning, major additions to the issue of "selling" planning to gain support, revisions to make work order codes more useful, a new appendix on numerically auditing planning success, and a new appendix devoted entirely to selecting a great maintenance planner. Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Handbook, Fourth Edition covers: - The business case for the benefit of planning - Planning principles - Scheduling principles - Handling reactive maintenance - Planning a work order - Creating a weekly schedule - Daily scheduling and supervision - Parts and planners - The computer CMMS in maintenance - How planning works with PM, PdM, and projects - Controlling planning: the best KPIs for planning and overall maintenance - Shutdown, turnaround, overhaul, and outage management - Selling, organizing, analyzing, and auditing planning Hardcover: 960 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 4 edition (April 29, 2019)
181		Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices	Ramesh Gulati	The first edition of this award-winning book immediately became one of the most widely read texts by maintenance, reliability, operations, and safety professionals. It is also being used at many colleges and universities throughout the world. It has become a standard reference for anyone preparing for maintenance and reliability professional exams. In the time since original publication, this book has become a must-have guide and reference. It helps everyone ensure that their organization's assets are operating as and when needed and at reasonable cost. - Features a streamlined flow for easier study and reference. - Includes self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter. - One of the first books to discuss asset management related standards, including the new ISO-55000 Asset Management Standards. - Provides new material on corrosion control, risk management, and operator-driven reliability. - A separate Workbook (ISBN 9780831134358) has been prepared with the assistance of Christopher Mears. Hardcover: 400 pages Publisher: Industrial Press; Second edition (August 17, 2012) Video: Maintenance and Asset Management
182		Workbook to Accompany Maintenance & Reliability Best Practices	Ramesh Gulati, Christopher Mears	This softbound workbook is the ideal guide for readers of Gulati's Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices, 2nd edition, as well as for students in a classroom or seminar/workshop setting. Each chapter provides extensive Powerpoint-style summaries of important vocabulary and essential concepts, in a format that encourages students to write additional notes and evaluations of the content. - Includes reviews of chapter objectives and summaries. - Provides readers with answers to the main text's assessment exercises as well as additional questions to direct their study. - Each chapter concludes with a set of independent research questions; these questions help readers expand their understanding of the content as they prepare to apply best practices. Paperback: 264 pages Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; 2 edition (December 11, 2013) Video: Maintenance and Asset Management
183		Maintenance 4.0 Implementation Handbook	Eitan Vesely David Almagor, Deddy Lavid, Avi Nowitz	The Maintenance 4.0 Implementation Handbook provides a step-by-step guide for the entire Maintenance 4.0 implementation team. It covers a range of issues, including how to prioritize assets for deployment, the specific elements to include when forecasting investment returns and how to scale solutions across an organization. The Handbook contains practical tools and exercises for both senior managers planning for Maintenance 4.0 and plant-level employees responsible for deployment Paperback: 170 pages Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com (January 1, 2019)
184		Maintenance Strategy Series by Terry Wireman - Six Book Bundle Hardcover	Terry Wireman	This bundled set includes the first six books: Volume 1: Preventive Maintenance Volume 2: MRO Inventory and Purchasing Volume 3: Maintenance Work Management Processes Volume 4: Successfully Utilizing CMMS/EAM Systems Volume 5: Training Programs for Maintenance Organizations Volume 6: Operator-Driven Reliability Hardcover: Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com (August 26, 2014)
185		Maintenance Leadership 101 Tips and Tools	Lee McClish	New to maintenance supervision or management? Wondering where to start or what road map to follow? Maybe you are a maintenance veteran. This book provides direction in most areas of maintenance and reliability for an industrial manufacturing facility for the young or old. The concepts presented can be extended to any industry that uses equipment and maintain their building and grounds. Prepare to read twenty-five years of experience summed up for a concise set of tools and many tips as a jump start toward maintenance excellence. Thirty-plus proven tools are provided to aid your journey that are easily adaptable to any maintenance organization.Sometimes the human capital element gets lost in the day-to-day fighting fires. The proven leadership tips presented will produce results if adapted. Just raising the level of attention of the workers will produce results and solidify the team that accomplishes the maintenance on the shop floor or out in the field. Expect to realize improvements in your process. Paperback: 173 pages Publisher: Perfect Paperback (August 17, 2012)
186		5 Habits of an Extraordinary Reliability Engineer	Peter Horsburgh	5 Habits of an Extraordinary Reliability Engineer is unlike any other Reliability book. In it, Peter Horsburgh - a Reliability Engineer with 20+ years of engineering experience - will walk you through simple yet powerful habits to develop a proactive Reliability Mindset. Paperback: Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com (January 1, 2021)
187		Defect Elimination - Left to Right and Right to Left	Tim Rice	This book provides a structured approach for those looking to implement a defect elimination program and presents options for executing the defect elimination process. As a young engineer early in my career, I lacked an appropriate syllabus for starting a defect elimination program, which resulted in many hiccups, bumps and missed opportunities along the way. This book is meant to act as a guide and give you options for how you and your organization want to develop a defect elimination road map. Paperback: Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com (January 1, 2021)
188		Certified Reliability Leader Complete Body of Knowledge	Reliabilityweb.com (Author)	1. Certified Reliability Leader Uptime Elements Passports (5): Reliability Engineering for Maintenance, Asset Condition Management, Work Execution Management, Leadership for Reliability, Asset Management. 2. The Journey to Improved Business Performance by Stephen J. Thomas 3. Uptime Elements Dictionary for Reliability Leaders and Asset Managers by Ramesh Gulati 4. Don't Just Fix It, Improve It! by Winston P. Ledet, Winston J. Ledet and Sherri M. Abshire 5. Four posters: Revised Uptime Elements, Uptime Elements Transit Map, Sources of Defects, How Failure Occurs. Paperback: Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com (January 1, 2017)
189		Improving Maintenance & Reliability Through Cultural Change	Stephen J. Thomas	This unique and innovative book explains how to improve your maintenance and reliability performance at the plant level by changing the organizations culture. It is specifically intended for middle managers in the manufacturing and process industries. This book demystifies the concept of organizational culture and links it with the eight elements of change: leadership, work process, structure, group learning, technology, communication, interrelationships, and rewards. If you want to break the cycle of failed improvement programs and instead use cultural change to help make significant and lasting improvements in plant performance, this book will show you how. Explains in-depth the eight elements of change and how they relate to cultural change. Discusses cultural change with a reliability focus.Includes a PowerPoint presentation with audio on the enclosed CD-ROM, together with a web survey model, the Web of Organizational Change. Hardcover: 356 pages Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc. (May 1, 2005)
190		Rules of Thumb for Maintenance and Reliability Engineers	Ricky Smith, R. Keith Mobley	Rules of Thumb for Maintenance and Reliability Engineers will give the engineer the "have to have" information. It will help instill knowledge on a daily basis, to do his or her job and to maintain and assure reliable equipment to help reduce costs. This book will be an easy reference for engineers and managers needing immediate solutions to everyday problems. Most civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers will face issues relating to maintenance and reliability, at some point in their jobs. This will become their "go to" book. Not an oversized handbook or a theoretical treatise, but a handy collection of graphs, charts, calculations, tables, curves, and explanations, basic "rules of thumb" that any engineer working with equipment will need for basic maintenance and reliability of that equipment. Access to quick information which will help in day to day and long term engineering solutions in reliability and maintenance. Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: CRC Press; 1^st edition (August 18, 2006)
191		Maintenance and Reliability Certification Exam Guide	Nathan C. Wright	In the fields of maintenance & reliability, there are a number of certifications that "M&R" professionals may take to help further their careers, whether it be in the form of a promotion, a change of job, more money, or simply a title to add to their credentials. The exams for these tests assess the candidates' skills and knowledge in areas such as work management, equipment reliability, leadership and organization, knowledge of the different certifications' bodies of knowledge, manufacturing process reliability, and business management, as well as their ability to adhere to industry standards (both ANSI and ISO). Until now, there hasn't been a single volume for maintenance and reliability certification candidates to use as a study guide for these exams. The Maintenance and Reliability Certification Exam Guide fills the great need for such a resource by including: - specifics about the different tests. - how to study for each. - information on where to focus review efforts. - hundreds of sample exam questions. - vital facts about re-certification. - practical tips for maintenance and reliability professionals to take back with them to use on the job. Chapters include a list of performance objectives, review questions, as well as lists of supportive reading. Related graphs, tables, charts, and illustrations round out this indispensable work for all maintenance and reliability professionals seeking certification. Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; First edition (July 18, 2018)
192		Maintenance Reliability Metrics/KPI's 101 Keeping it Simple	Ricky Smith, David A Martin	Time and attention are currently two of the world's scarcest resources and that, of course, applies particularly to Maintenance and Reliability professionals. This work by Ricky Smith and David A. Martin is written in a format that allows you to quickly read and absorb the lessons in a couple of hours. After the initial read, it automatically converts into a key performance indicator (KPI) reference manual you can use time and again as you work to improve performance. The authors move quickly and efficiently to define a series of metrics and, more importantly, instruct you in where and when to use them. They are both committed to helping you become a Reliability Performance Manager as you use this information to drive bottom line improvements at your organization. This book should certainly be read by everyone in your Maintenance department but our hope is that you would also acquire copies for all of your Operations Supervisors and Managers as well. You might even consider giving a copy to your Plant Manager. Paperback: 76 pages Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com Press; 2nd edition (April 8, 2012) Video: Best Practices in Storeroom and Materials Management Video: Best Practices in Maintenance Supervision and Leadership
193		Practical Plant Failure Analysis: A Guide to Understanding Machinery Deterioration and Improving Equipment Reliability	Neville W. Sachs, P.E.	This is a practical guide for those who do the work of maintaining and improving the reliability of mechanical machinery. It is for engineers and skilled trades personnel who want to understand how failures happen and how the physical causes of the great majority can be readily diagnosed in the field. It explains the four major failure mechanisms, wear, corrosion, overload, and fatigue and, using easy-to-read charts, how they can be diagnosed at the site of the failure. Then, knowing the physical failure mechanics involved, the reader can accurately solve the human causes. To improve the reader's understanding, all the diagrams and most of the tables have been redrawn. The number of actual failure examples has been increased, plus the last chapter on miscellaneous machine elements includes new material on couplings, universal joints, and plain bearings. Features: - A practical field guide showing how to recognize how failures occur that can be used to solve more than 85% of mechanical machinery failures - Incorporates multiple easy-to-follow logic trees to help the reader diagnose the physical causes of the failure without needing detailed laboratory analysis - Explains how the mechanics, corrosion, materials science, and tribology of components can fit together to improve machinery reliability - Includes more than 150 completely redrawn charts and tables, plus almost 250 actual failure photographs to help guide the reader to an accurate analysis - Contains clear and detailed explanations of how lubricants function and the critical roles of corrosion and lubrication play in causing mechanical failures Hardcover: 400 pages Publisher: CRC Press; 2 edition (October 18, 2019) Older Editions: 2013 Video: Failure Analysis Made Simple
194		Maintenance Planning, Coordination, & Scheduling	Don Nyman, Joel Levitt	Based on real-world experience this invaluable guide and reference tells the whole story of maintenance planning from beginning to end in a concise and easy-to-follow manner. Written by well-known professionals this new edition focuses specifically on the preparatory tasks that lead to effective utilization and application of maintenance resources in the interest of the reliability essential to business objectives. It comprehensively examines the job preparation process from job scoping and planning, to determination of material requirements, estimation of labor requirements and job duration, coordination of all involved parties, and job scheduling. And it includes essential metrics for measuring performance of all contributing functions. It is a vital training document for planners, an educational document for those to whom planners are responsible, and a valuable guide for those who interface with the planning and scheduling function and are dependent upon the many contributions of planning and scheduling operational excellence. Hardcover: 300 pages Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; 2^nd edition (June 30, 2010) Author videos
195		Complete Guide to Preventive and Predictive Maintenance	Joel Levitt	This book shares the best practices, mistakes, victories, and essential steps for success which the author has gleaned from working with countless organizations. Unlike other books that only focus on the engineering issues (task lists) or management issues (CMMS), this in-depth resource is the first to give true emphasize to the four aspects of success in preventive maintenance systems--engineering, management, economic, and psychological -- thereby enabling readers to have a balanced view and understanding of what is happening in their organizations. Additionally, it blends concrete actionable steps and structures with the theory behind the steps. Includes check sheets, history of PM, stories, photographs, and case histories. Contains a glossary of terms. Provides sample task lists for a variety of equipment with some of the logic behind each task. Offers templates for developing your own tasking. Includes protocols for detailed economic analysis with examples. Paperback: 300 pages Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; 2^nd edition (June 15, 2011)
196		Machinery Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting	Heinz P. Bloch, Fred K. Geitner	Solve the machinery failure problems costing you time and money with this classic, comprehensive guide to analysis and troubleshooting Provides detailed, complete and accurate information on anticipating risk of component failure and avoiding equipment downtime Includes numerous photographs of failed parts to ensure you are familiar with the visual evidence you need to recognize Covers proven approaches to failure definition and offers failure identification and analysis methods that can be applied to virtually all problem situations Demonstrates with examples how the progress and results of failure analysis and troubleshooting efforts can be documented and monitored Covering both the engineering detail and management theory, Machinery Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting provides a robust go-to reference and training resource for all engineers and managers working in manufacturing and process plants. Provides detailed, complete and accurate information on anticipating risk of component failure and avoiding equipment downtime Presents documented failure case studies and analyzes the procedures employed to define events that led to component or systems failure Includes numerous photographs of failed parts to ensure readers are familiar with the visual evidence they need to recognize Hardcover: 760 pages Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 4 edition (September 10, 2012) Older Editions: 3^rd
197		Compressors: How to Achieve High Reliability & Availability	Heinz P. Bloch, Fred K. Geitner	Written by experts with more than 100 combined years of industry experience in machinery failure avoidance, Compressors: How to Achieve High Reliability & Availability offers proven solutions to a pervasive and expensive problem in modern industry--compressor failure. This succinct, on-the-job guide addresses elusive causes of compressor failure and clearly maps out permanent remedies you can put to use right away. With a focus on centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, this accessible reference is based on real-world processes and procedures used by successful global companies. Coverage includes: - Compression principles and internal labyrinths - Selection factors for process compressors - Operation characteristics of turbocompressors - Wet and dry gas seals - Bearings, stability, and vibration guidance - Lube and seal oil systems - Impellers and rotors - Compressor maintenance and surveillance - Inspection and repair of rotors - Machinery quality assessment (MQA) - Failure analysis and troubleshooting - Reciprocating compressor operation, control, maintenance, and rebuilding - Maintenance and operations interfaces - Reciprocating compressor monitoring and surveillance - Training competent compressor engineers Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education TAB; 1 edition (July 3, 2012)
198		Improving Machinery Reliability	Heinz P. Bloch	This totally revised, updated and expanded edition provides proven techniques and procedures that extend machinery life, reduce maintenance costs, and achieve optimum machinery reliability. This essential text clearly describes the reliability improvement and failure avoidance steps practiced by best-of-class process plants in the U.S. and Europe. Hardcover: 680 pages Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing; 3 edition (October 2, 1998)
199		Pump User's Handbook: Life Extension	Heinz P. Bloch, Allan R. Budris	This text explains just how and why the best-of-class pump users are consistently achieving superior run lengths, low maintenance expenditures and unexcelled safety and reliability. Written by practicing engineers whose working career was marked by involvement in pump specification, installation, reliability assessment, component upgrading, maintenance cost reduction, operation, troubleshooting and all conceivable facets of pumping technology, this text describes in detail how to accomplish best-of-class performance and low life cycle cost. Hardcover: 556 pages Publisher: Fairmont Press; 4 edition (October 14, 2013)
200		Introduction to Machinery Reliability Assessment	Heinz P. Bloch	This reference on ascertaining the life and function of process components is packed with graphs, figures, photographs and checklists. It contains dozens of assessment techniques based on probability and statistical analysis. Theoretical and practical contexts are given for the various methods, which include failure mode and effect analysis, risk and hazard assessment, fault-tree analysis, Weibull analysis and field-reliability assessment. Hardcover: 372 pages Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold; Clean & Tight Contents edition (January 1990)
201		Asset Management Excellence: Optimizing Equipment Life-Cycle Decisions	John D. Campbell, Andrew K.S. Jardine, Joel McGlynn	New in the Second Edition: - Two new chapters on Maintenance Management Fundamentals - Coverage of leadership issues, the implementation of new processes, and change management - Discussion of the design stage and key factors for successful implementation - Understanding the dynamic influences and optimization of spares management - Updated case studies - Introduction to new software packages that optimize a variety of maintenance and replacement decisions Hardcover: 496 pages Publisher: CRC Press; 2^nd edition (November 19, 2010)
202		Spare Parts Inventory Management: A Complete Guide to Sparesology	Phillip Slater	No previous works have focused on the topic of inventory reduction and optimization to the extent that this one does. Spare Parts Inventory Management: A Complete Guide to Sparesology by Philip Slater covers the entire spare part life cycle, from initial purchase to final disposal, and addresses issues throughout, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). The author, Phillip Slater, was described in a recent podcast as "truly one of the leaders in the MRO information segment. Hardcover: 272 pages Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; First edition (November 25, 2016)
203		Smart Inventory Solutions	Phillip Slater	Storeroom personnel, procurement, engineers and reliability professionals are increasingly being held accountable for materials and spare parts inventory management and in response they need to gain a better understanding of materials and spare parts inventory management principles and practices. This practical book delivers just that. This new edition will help you get the right parts, in the right place, at the right time, for the right reason. Fully revised, it provides specific coverage of the issues faced in, and requirements for, managing engineering materials and spare parts and what to do to improve your results. Importantly, the book includes 29 examples and case studies to demonstrate the application of the concepts and ideas so that you will easy and quickly understand how to implement them. Hardcover: 275 pages Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; Second edition (March 15, 2010)
204		Spare Parts Inventory Control under System Availability Constraints	Geert-Jan van Houtum, Bram Kranenburg	This book focuses on the tactical planning level for spare parts management. It describes a series of multi-item inventory models and presents exact and heuristic optimization methods, including greedy heuristics that work well for real, life-sized problems. The intended audience consists of graduate students, starting scholars in the field of spare parts inventory control, and spare parts planning specialists in the industry. In individual chapters the authors consider topics including: a basic single-location model; single-location models with multiple machine types and/or machine groups; the multi-location model with lateral transshipments; the classical METRIC model and its generalization to multi-indenture systems; and a single-location model with an explicit modeling of the repair capacity for failed parts and the priorities that one can set there. Various chapters of the book are used in a master course at Eindhoven University of Technology and in a PhD course of the Graduate Program Operations Management and Logistics (a Dutch network that organizes PhD courses in the field of OM&L). The required pre-knowledge consists of probability theory and basic knowledge of Markov processes and queuing theory. End-of-chapter problems appear for all chapters, with some answers appearing in an appendix. Hardcover: 215 pages Publisher: Springer; 2015 edition (May 20, 2015)
205		The Process Improvement Handbook: A Blueprint for Managing Change and Increasing Organizational Performance	Tristan Boutros, Tim Purdie	Winner of the 2015 Axiom Business Book Award for best business theory book! This book is a comprehensive guide to help organizations design, implement, and sustain effective process improvement structures, cultures, and practices. It covers the essential knowledge areas for process improvement professionals, such as Process-Oriented Architecture (POA), process ecosystem management, process improvement organization, and process improvement aptitudes. It also provides case examples, templates, and instructions to help readers apply the concepts and tools to their own situations. Whether you are a beginner or an expert in process improvement, this book will help you achieve consistent, successful outcomes and deliver value to your stakeholders. Hardcover: 416 pages Publisher: McGraw Hill; 1st edition (October 15, 2013)
206		TPM in Process Industries (Step-By-Step Approach to TPM Implementation)	Tokutaro Suzuki	TPM (Total Productive Maintenance). Process industries have a particularly urgent need for collaborative equipment management systems, but until now have lacked for programs directed toward their specific needs. TPM in Process lndustries brings together top consultants from the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance to modify the original TPM Development Program. In this volume, they demonstrate how to analyze process environments and equipment issues including process loss structure and calculation, autonomous maintenance, equipment and process improvement, and quality maintenance. For all organizations managing large equipment, facing low operator/machine ratios, or implementing extensive improvement, this text is an invaluable resource. Hardcover: 416 pages Publisher: Productivity Press; New edition edition (May 1, 1994)
207		Uptime: Strategies for Excellence in Maintenance Management	John Dixon Campbell	Uptime describes the combination of activities that deliver fewer breakdowns, improved productive capacity, lower costs, and better environmental performance. The bestselling second edition of Uptime has been used as a textbook on maintenance management in several postsecondary institutions and by many companies as the model framework for their maintenance management programs. Following in the tradition of its bestselling predecessors, Uptime: Strategies for Excellence in Maintenance Management, Third Edition explains how to deal with increasingly complex technologies, such as mobile and cloud computing, to support maintenance departments and set the stage for compliance with international standards for asset management. This updated edition reflects a far broader and deeper wealth of experience and knowledge. In addition, it restructures its previous model of excellence slightly to align what must be done more closely with how to do it. The book provides a strategy for developing and executing improvement plans that work well with the new values prevalent in today's workforce. It also explains how you can use seemingly competing improvement tools to complement and enhance each other. Hardcover: 533 pages Publisher: Productivity Press; 3 edition (August 18, 2015) Older Editions: 2^nd, 1^st
208		Maintenance, Replacement, and Reliability: Theory and Applications	Andrew K.S. Jardine, Albert H.C. Tsang	A completely revised and updated edition of a bestseller, Maintenance, Replacement, and Reliability: Theory and Applications, Second Edition supplies the tools needed for making data-driven physical asset management decisions. The well-received first edition quickly became a mainstay for professors, students, and professionals, with its clear presentation of concepts immediately applicable to real-life situations. However, research is ongoing and relentless-in only a few short years, much has changed. New in the Second Edition: - The role of maintenance in sustainability issues - PAS 55, a framework for optimizing management assets - Data management issues, including cases where data are unavailable or sparse - How candidates for component replacement can be prioritized using the Jack-knife diagram - Maximum Likelihood Estimated (MLE) - Markov chains and knowledge elicitation procedures based on a Bayesian approach to parameter estimation - E-learning materials now supplement two previous appendices (Statistics Primer and Weibull Analysis) - Updated the appendix List of Applications of Maintenance Decision Optimization Models Hardcover: 364 pages Publisher: CRC Press; 2 edition (May 28, 2013) Older Editions: 1^st
209		Systems Failure Analysis	Joseph Berk	Systems Failure Analysis gives your product teams the tools and concepts to get at the root causes of defects and failures in complex manufacturing and engineered systems. Whether the failure is a show stopper that brings an organization to a halt, or if your team wants to find and correct root causes of unacceptable variations in a system, the methods described in Systems Failure Analysis can help you identify and evaluate all potential failure causes, not just by jumping to conclusions on the perceived obvious ones. Quantifying the hidden factory of process variations also can help prevent failures and improve productivity and yields by reducing scrap or rework. Hardcover: 202 pages Publisher: ASM International (November 17, 2009)
210		Offshore Pipelines, Second Edition: Design, Installation, and Maintenance	Boyun Guo, Shanhong Song PhD, Ali Ghalambor PhD, Tian Ran Lin PhD	The development of oil and gas fields offshore requires specialized pipeline equipment. The structures must be strong enough to with stand the harshest environments, and ensure that production is not interrupted and remains economically feasible. Two of the main objectives of CBM is maximizing reliability while preventing major or minor equipment malfunction and minimizing maintenance costs. CBM provides two major advantages: (1) an efficient approach for weighting maintenance objectives, and (2) a method for specifying physical methods for achieving those objectives. Maintenance cost and reliability objectives are calculated based on proportional hazards model and a control limit CBM replacement policy. Written primarily for engineers and management personnel working on offshore and deepwater oil and gas pipelines, this book covers the fundamentals needed to design, Install, and commission pipeline projects. Hardcover: 400 pages Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing; 2^nd edition (September 9, 2013)
211		Complete Guide to Predictive and Preventive Maintenance	Joel Levitt	This book shares the best practices, mistakes, victories, and essential steps for success which the author has gleaned from working with countless organizations. Unlike other books that only focus on the engineering issues (task lists) or management issues (CMMS), this in-depth resource is the first to give true emphasize to the four aspects of success in preventive maintenance systems--engineering, management, economic, and psychological -- thereby enabling readers to have a balanced view and understanding of what is happening in their organizations. Additionally, it blends concrete actionable steps and structures with the theory behind the steps. - Includes check sheets, history of PM, stories, photographs, and case histories. - Contains a glossary of terms. - Provides sample task lists for a variety of equipment with some of the logic behind each task. - Offers templates for developing your own tasking. - Includes protocols for detailed economic analysis with examples.Hardcover: 256 pages Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; Second edition (June 15, 2011) Older Editions: 2003
212		Maintenance Engineering Handbook	Keith Mobley	Extensively updated to cover the latest technologies and methods, Maintenance Engineering Handbook, Eighth Edition offers in-depth details on identifying and repairing faulty equipment. This definitive resource focuses on proven best practices for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), inventory management, root-cause analysis, and performance management. This thoroughly revised edition contains new chapters on: - Reliability-based maintenance - Preventive maintenance - Sustaining maintenance - Ultrasonics - Operating dynamics - Simplified failure modes and effects analysis - Criticality analysis - Process and value-stream mapping Hardcover: 704 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 8 edition (January 3, 2014) Older Editions: 2003
213		Learning from Failures: Decision Analysis of Major Disasters	Ashraf Labib	Learning from Failures provides techniques to explore the root causes of specific disasters and how we can learn from them. It focuses on a number of well-known case studies, including: the sinking of the Titanic; the BP Texas City incident; the Chernobyl disaster; the NASA Space Shuttle Columbia accident; the Bhopal disaster; and the Concorde accident. This title is an ideal teaching aid, informed by the author's extensive teaching and practical experience and including a list of learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter, detailed derivation, and many solved examples for modeling and decision analysis. This book discusses the value in applying different models as mental maps to analyze disasters. The analysis of these case studies helps to demonstrate how subjectivity that relies on opinions of experts can be turned into modeling approaches that can ensure repeatability and consistency of results. The book explains how the lessons learned by studying these individual cases can be applied to a wide range of industries. This work is an ideal resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and will also be useful for industry professionals who wish to avoid repeating mistakes that resulted in devastating consequences. Explores the root cause of disasters and various preventative measures Links theory with practice in regard to risk, safety, and reliability analyses Uses analytical techniques originating from reliability analysis of equipment failures, multiple criteria decision making, and artificial intelligence domains Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 1^st edition (July 4, 2014)
214		Gas and Oil Reliability Engineering: Modeling and Analysis	Eduardo Calixto	Gas and Oil Reliability Engineering: Modeling and Analysis, Second Edition, provides the latest tactics and processes that can be used in oil and gas markets to improve reliability knowledge and reduce costs to stay competitive, especially while oil prices are low. Updated with relevant analysis and case studies covering equipment for both onshore and offshore operations, this reference provides the engineer and manager with more information on lifetime data analysis (LDA), safety integrity levels (SILs), and asset management. New chapters on safety, more coverage on the latest software, and techniques such as ReBi (Reliability-Based Inspection), ReGBI (Reliability Growth-Based Inspection), RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance), and LDA (Lifetime Data Analysis), and asset integrity management, make the book a critical resource that will arm engineers and managers with the basic reliability principles and standard concepts that are necessary to explain their use for reliability assurance for the oil and gas industry. Hardcover: 808 pages Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing; 2 edition (June 10, 2016) Older Editions: 2003
215		Lubrication and Reliability Handbook	Michael J Neale	This handbook helps engineers in industry with the operation and maintenance of machinery. It provides the information that these engineers need in a form that is instantly accessible and easy to read. The manufacturers of machinery give guidelines on the operation, lubrication and maintenance required for their particular equipment. There are however many different machines in an industrial plant or service organisation, often supplied by many different manufacturers, and there is a need to select as many similar lubricants as possible and to use related machine techniques. This book bridges the gap which exists between the available data on the various machines by providing overall guidance on how to co-ordinate the recommendations of the various equipment makers. The handbook is for an industrial audience consisting of plant engineers and maintenance managers. It describes the essential theory and practice relating to matters of lubrication and reliability. Hardcover: 202 pages Publisher: ASM International (November 17, 2009)
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216		Software Reliability Engineering	John D. Musa	This hands-on tutorial shows how to develop tests that ensure the reliability of software systems. Software developers learn how to establish reliable objectives, develop operational profiles, and prepare and execute test cases, as well as about useful formulae and recommended software tools. FAQ sections in each chapgter provide a useful way to review or reference specific information, and practical exercises allow readers to immediately apply what they have learned. John D. Musa is the author of "Software Reliability: Measurement, Prediction, Application". Hardcover: 384 pages Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill (July 31, 1998)
217		Software Reliability Engineering: More Reliable Software Faster and Cheaper	John D. Musao	Software Reliability Engineering is the classic guide to this time-saving practice for the software professional. ACM Software Engineering Notes praised it as: ".an introductory book, a reference, and an application book all compressed in a single volume.The author's experience in reliability engineering is apparent and his expertise is infused in the text." IEEE Computer noted: "Toward software you can depend on.This book illustrates the entire SRE process.An aid to systems engineers, systems architects, developers, and managers." This Second Edition is thoroughly rewritten for the latest SRE practice, enlarged 50%, and polished by thousands of practitioners. Added workshops help you apply what you learn to your project. Frequently asked questions were doubled to more than 700. The step-by-step process summary, software user manual, list of articles of SRE user experience, glossary, background sections, and exercises are all updated, enhanced, and exhaustively indexed. Hardcover: 632 pages Publisher: AuthorHouse; 2^nd edition (September 20, 2004)
218		Introduction to Combinatorial Testing	D. Richard Kuhn, Raghu N. Kacker, Yu Lei	Combinatorial testing of software analyzes interactions among variables using a very small number of tests. This advanced approach has demonstrated success in providing strong, low-cost testing in real-world situations. Introduction to Combinatorial Testing presents a complete self-contained tutorial on advanced combinatorial testing methods for real-world software. The book introduces key concepts and procedures of combinatorial testing, explains how to use software tools for generating combinatorial tests, and shows how this approach can be integrated with existing practice. Detailed explanations and examples clarify how and why to use various techniques. Sections on cost and practical considerations describe tradeoffs and limitations that may impact resources or funding. While the authors introduce some of the theory and mathematics of combinatorial methods, readers can use the methods without in-depth knowledge of the underlying mathematics. Accessible to undergraduate students and researchers in computer science and engineering, this book illustrates the practical application of combinatorial methods in software testing. Giving pointers to freely available tools and offering resources on a supplementary website, the book encourages readers to apply these methods in their own testing projects. Paperback: 341 pages Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; 1^st edition (June 20, 2013)
219		Software Product Quality Control	Stefan Wagner	This book guides you in setting up and running continuous quality control in your environment. Starting with a general introduction on the notion of quality, it elaborates what the differences between process and product quality are and provides definitions for quality-related terms often used without the required level of precision. On this basis, the work then discusses quality models as the foundation of quality control, explaining how to plan desired product qualities and how to ensure they are delivered throughout the entire lifecycle. Next it presents the main concepts and techniques of continuous quality control, discussing the quality control loop and its main techniques such as reviews or testing. In addition to sample scenarios in all chapters, the book is rounded out by a dedicated chapter highlighting several applications of different subsets of the presented quality control techniques in an industrial setting. Hardcover: 210 pages Publisher: Springer; 2013 edition (July 26, 2013)
220		Software Reliability: Measurement, Prediction, Application	John D. Musa, Anthony Iannino, Kazuhira Okumoto	Revised and updated for professional software engineers, systems analysts and project managers, this highly acclaimed book provides key concepts of software reliability and practical solutions for measuring reliability. Hardcover: 291 pages Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx); Pro edition (December 1989)
221		System Software Reliability	Hoang Pham	Computer software reliability has never been so important. Computers are used in areas as diverse as air traffic control, nuclear reactors, real-time military, industrial process control, security system control, biometric scan-systems, automotive, mechanical and safety control, and hospital patient monitoring systems. Many of these applications require critical functionality as software applications increase in size and complexity. This book is an introduction to software reliability engineering and a survey of the state-of-the-art techniques, methodologies and tools used to assess the reliability of software and combined software-hardware systems. Current research results are reported and future directions are signposted. This text will interest: graduate students as a course textbook introducing reliability engineering software; reliability engineers as a broad, up-to-date survey of the field; and researchers and lecturers in universities and research institutions as a one-volume reference. Hardcover: 440 pages Publisher: Springer; 2007 edition (November 2, 2006)
222		Software Testing And Quality Assurance: Theory And Practice	Kshirasagar Naik	Topics covered include: key concepts in software quality assurance (sqa), sqa processes and metrics; the role of testing; basics of program testing; theory of program testing; code review; unit testing; test generation from control flow graphs, data flow graphs, and program domains; system integration; system testing; test execution; test automation; acceptance testing; quality metrics and reliability models. chapter 1: basic concepts and preliminaries chapter 2: theory of program testing chapter 3: unit testing chapter 4: control flow testing chapter 5: data flow testing chapter 6: domain testing chapter 7: system integration chapter 8: system test categories chapter 9: functional testing chapter 10: test generation from fsm models chapter 11: system test design chapter 12: system test planning and automation chapter 13: system test execution chapter 14: acceptance testing chapter 15: software reliabilty chapter 16: test team organization chapter 17: software quality chapter 18: maturity models. Paperback Publisher: Wiley India Private Limited; 1 edition (June 10, 2010)
223		Software Testing: A Craftsman's Approach	Paul C. Jorgensen	This updated and reorganized fourth edition of Software Testing: A Craftsman's Approach applies the strong mathematics content of previous editions to a coherent treatment of Model-Based Testing for both code-based (structural) and specification-based (functional) testing. These techniques are extended from the usual unit testing discussions to full coverage of less understood levels integration and system testing. - Emphasizes technical inspections and is supplemented by an appendix with a full package of documents required for a sample Use Case technical inspection - Introduces an innovative approach that merges the Event-Driven Petri Nets from the earlier editions with the "Swim Lane" concept from the Unified Modeling Language (UML) that permits model-based testing for four levels of interaction among constituents in a System of Systems - Introduces model-based development and provides an explanation of how to conduct testing within model-based development environments - Presents a new section on methods for testing software in an Agile programming environment - Explores test-driven development, reexamines all-pairs testing, and explains the four contexts of software testing Hardcover: 494 pages Publisher: Auerbach Publications; 4 edition (October 18, 2013)
224		Software Testing	Ron Patton	Software Testing, Second Edition provides practical insight into the world of software testing and quality assurance. Learn how to find problems in any computer program, how to plan an effective test approach and how to tell when software is ready for release. Updated from the previous edition in 2000 to include a chapter that specifically deals with testing software for security bugs, the processes and techniques used throughout the book are timeless. This book is an excellent investment if you want to better understand what your Software Test team does or you want to write better software. Hardcover: 408 pages Publisher: Sams Publishing; 2 edition (August 5, 2005)
225		Lessons Learned in Software Testing: A Context-Driven Approach	Cem Kaner, James Bach, Bret Pettichord	Decades of software testing experience condensed into the most important lessons learned. The world's leading software testing experts lend you their wisdom and years of experience to help you avoid the most common mistakes in testing software. Each lesson is an assertion related to software testing, followed by an explanation or example that shows you the how, when, and why of the testing lesson. More than just tips, tricks, and pitfalls to avoid, Lessons Learned in Software Testing speeds you through the critical testing phase of the software development project without the extensive trial and error it normally takes to do so. The ultimate resource for software testers and developers at every level of expertise, this guidebook features: - Over 200 lessons gleaned from over 30 years of combined testing experience - Tips, tricks, and common pitfalls to avoid by simply reading the book rather than finding out the hard way - Lessons for all key topic areas, including test design, test management, testing strategies, and bug reporting - Explanations and examples of each testing trouble spot help illustrate each lesson's assertion Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (December 31, 2001)
226		Using Event-B for Critical Device Software Systems	Neeraj Kumar Singh	Defining a new development life-cycle methodology, together with a set of associated techniques and tools to develop highly critical systems using formal techniques, this book adopts a rigorous safety assessment approach explored via several layers (from requirements analysis to automatic source code generation). This is assessed and evaluated via a standard case study: the cardiac pacemaker. Additionally a formalisation of an Electrocardiogram (ECG) is used to identify anomalies in order to improve existing medical protocols. This allows the key issue - that formal methods are not currently integrated into established critical systems development processes - to be discussed in a highly effective and informative way. Using Event-B for Critical Device Software Systems serves as a valuable resource for researchers and students of formal methods. The assessment of critical systems development is applicable to all industries, but engineers and physicians from the health domain will find the cardiac pacemaker case study of particular value. Hardcover: 326 pages Publisher: Springer; 2013 edition (June 20, 2013)
	Quality
227		The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook	Michael L. George, John Maxey, David Rowlands, Mark Price	The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook blends Lean and Six Sigma tools and concepts, providing expert advice on how to determine which tool within a "family" is best for different purposes. Packed with detailed examples and step-by step instructions, it's the ideal handy reference guide to help Green and Black Belts make the transition from the classroom to the field. Features brief summaries and examples of the 70 most important tools in Lean Six Sigma, such as "Pull," "Heijunka," and "Control Charts" Groups tools by purpose and usage Offers a quick, easy reference on using the DMAIC improvement cycle Provides comprehensive coverage in a compact, portable format Paperback: 225 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1^st edition (August 1, 2004)
228		A Guide to Six Sigma and Process Improvement for Practitioners and Students: Foundations, DMAIC, Tools, Cases, and Certification	Howard S. Gitlow, Richard J. Melnyck, David M. Levine	Step by step, they systematically walk you through the five-step DMAIC implementation process, with detailed examples and many real-world case studies. You'll find practical coverage of Six Sigma statistics and management techniques, from dashboards and control charts to hypothesis testing and experiment design. Drawing on their extensive experience consulting on Six Sigma and leading major Lean and quality initiatives, Gitlow and Melnyck offer up-to-date coverage of: - What Six Sigma can do, and how to manage it effectively - Six Sigma roles, responsibilities, and terminology - Running Six Sigma programs with Dashboards and Control Charts - Mastering each DMAIC phase: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control - Understanding foundational Six Sigma statistics: probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, and interval estimation - Pursuing Six Sigma Champion or Green Belt Certification, and more Hardcover: 480 pages Publisher: Pearson FT Press; 2 edition (May 10, 2015)
229		Introduction to Statistical Quality Control	Douglas C. Montgomery	Introduction to Statistical Quality Control offers a detailed presentation of the modern statistical methods for quality control and improvement. Thorough coverage of statistical process control (SPC) demonstrates the efficacy of statistically-oriented experiments in the context of process characterization, optimization, and acceptance sampling, while examination of the implementation process provides context to real-world applications. Emphasis on Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) provides a strategic problem-solving framework that can be applied across a variety of disciplines. Paperback: 768 pages Publisher: Wiley; 8th edition (October 27, 2019) Older Editions: 7^th
230		Statistical Quality Control	Eugene Lodewick Grant, Richard S. Leavenworth	A textbook designed for statistical quality control courses taught in departments of industrial engineering, operations research and statistics. The book incorporates key organizational changes in order to reflect recent trends in the field. Hardcover: 764 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill; International edition (June 1, 1996)
231		Statistics: Principles and Methods	Richard A. Johnson, Gouri K. Bhattacharyya	Statistics: Principles and Methods, 8th Edition provides students and business professionals with a comprehensive introduction to statistics concepts, terminology, and methods with a wide array of practical applications. Real-world data provides an easily relatable frame of reference, while numerous examples reinforce key ideas and demonstrate critical concepts to help ease student comprehension. Designed for those seeking a highly practical introduction to statistical measurement, reasoning, and analysis, this book requires no specific mathematical background and leaves derivations behind in favor of logic, reasoning, and modern statistics software. Concepts are introduced first in a real-life setting to illustrate immediate relevancy, and are subsequently expanded to relate underlying mechanisms, limitations, and further applications. An emphasis on the relationship between validity and assumptions underscores the importance of critical thinking and the use of appropriate models while instilling thoughtful habits that lead to accuracy in interpretation. Going beyond the typical introductory text to keep the focus on application, this book gives students a deeper understanding of statistics as it is used every day across disciplines and industries. Paperback: 576 pages Publisher: Wiley; 8th edition (January 30, 2019)
232		What is Lean Six Sigma	Michael L. George, David Rowlands, Bill Kastle	A quick introduction on how to use Lean Six Sigma to improve your workplace, meet your goals, and better serve your customers. Lean Six Sigma combines the two most important improvement trends of our time: making work better (using Six Sigma) and making work faster (using Lean principles). In this plain-English guide, you'll discover how this remarkable quality improvement method can give you the tools to identify and eliminate waste and quality problems in your own work area. Packed with diagrams, cartoons, and real-life examples, What is Lean Six Sigma? reveals the "four keys" of Lean Six Sigma and how they apply to your own job: Delight your customers with speed and quality Improve your processes Work together for maximum gain Base decisions on data and facts You'll see the big picture of what your company hopes to gain with Lean Six Sigma, how it may affect your work area, and what it can mean to you personally. Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1^st edition (November 17, 2003)
233		The Six Sigma Handbook	Thomas Pyzdek, Paul Keller	This thoroughly revised, industry standard guide delivers all the information you need to apply Lean Six Sigma techniques and dramatically improve processes, profitability, sustainability, and long-term growth. Written by two of the foremost authorities in the field, the book contains full explanations of the latest lean, problem solving and change management principles and methods. You will discover how to build the best teams and foster effective leadership while maximizing customer satisfaction and boosting profits. The book includes coverage of the recently released Minitab 18. The Six Sigma Handbook, Fifth Edition covers: - Building the responsive Six Sigma organization - Recognizing and capitalizing on opportunity - Data-driven management - Maximizing resources - Project management using DMAIC and DMADV - The define phase - The measure phase - Process behavior charts - Measurement systems evaluation - The analyze phase - The improve/design phase - The control/verify phase Hardcover: 720 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 5 edition (July 23, 2018) Older Editions: 2009
234		Lean Six Sigma: Combining Six Sigma Quality with Lean Production Speed	Michael L. George	Explains how to impact a company's performance by combining the strength of Lean Production and Six Sigma. This book shows how Lean and Six Sigma methods complement each other. It outlines a program for combining the synergies of these initiatives to provide the organization with greater speed, less process variation, and more bottom-line impact. Hardcover: 300 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1^st edition (April 25, 2002)
235		Design for Six Sigma Statistics: 59 Tools for Diagnosing and Solving Problems in DFFS Initiatives	Andrew Sleeper	Design for Six Sigma Statistics meticulously details 59 mathematical procedures for executing DFSS programs, isolating and identifying problems, and solving them before the actual product launch. More than an introduction to statistical concepts and methods, this comprehensive resource offers real-world case studies and step-by-step MINTAB instruction for performing: - DFSS Design of Experiments - Measuring Process Capability - Statistical Tolerancing in DFSS - DFSS Techniques within the supply chain For virtually every instance and situation, readers are shown how to select and use appropriate mathematical methods to meet the challenges of today's engineering design for quality. The author covers mathematical tools for planning, interpreting, measuring, correcting, and anticipating product performance and manufacturing parameters. Examples, equations, and MINTAB screen shots facilitate progress through every step toward efficient, effective, and measurable results. In one comprehensive resource, readers will have the formulas they need to fully understand: - Robust Engineering Concepts - Failure Mode and Effects Analysis - Gap Analysis: Audits and Metrics - Design of Experiments Hardcover: 854 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1st edition (December 26, 2005)
236		Quality Toolbox	Nancy R. Tague	The Quality Toolbox is a comprehensive reference of 148 quality tools and variations, with step by step instructions and examples There are tools for generating, organizing, and evaluating ideas, analyzing processes, determining root causes, planning, basic data-handling, and more. The book is written and organized to be easy to use so that anyone can find and learn new tools without needing an instructor. Paperback: 558 pages Publisher: ASQ Quality Press; 2^nd edition (March 30, 2005)
237		Lean Six Sigma Using SigmaXL and Minitab	Issa Bass	Written by a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and a Ph.D., this practical guide to Lean Six Sigma project execution follows the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) roadmap. The many real-world examples used in the book offer in-depth theoretical analyses and are implemented using the two most popular statistical software suites--SigmaXL and Minitab. This expert resource covers Lean topics ranging from basic data analysis to complex design of experiments and statistical process control. Harness the power of SigmaXL and Minitab and enable sustained positive operational results throughout your organization with help from this authoritative guide. Lean Six Sigma Using SigmaXL and Minitab explains how to: Define the project goals, project manager, value statement, stakeholders, and risk Schedule tasks using the Gantt chart, critical path analysis, and program evaluation and review technique Capture the voice of internal and external customers Assess the cost of quality Gather data and measure process performance Perform process capabilities analysis Apply Lean Six Sigma metrics to determine baseline performance Implement analysis techniques such as Pareto analysis, value stream mapping, failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), and regression analysis Identify constraints via factorial experiments, and implement process improvements Monitor production performance using statistical process control Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1^st edition (February 2, 2009)
238		The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook: Tools and Methods for Process Acceleration	Frank Voehl, H. James Harrington, Chuck Mignosa, Rich Charron	The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook: Tools and Methods for Process Acceleration explains how to integrate these seemingly dissimilar approaches to increase production speed while decreasing variations and costs in your organization. Presenting problem-solving tools you can use to immediately determine the sources of the problems in your organization, the book is based on a recent survey that analyzed Six Sigma tools to determine which are the most beneficial. Although it focuses on the most commonly used tools, it also includes coverage of those used a minimum of two times on every five Six Sigma projects. Filled with diagrams of the tools you'll need, the book supplies a comprehensive framework to help you for organize and process the vast amount of information currently available about Lean, quality management, and continuous improvement process applications. It begins with an overview of Six Sigma, followed by little-known tips for using Lean Six Sigma (LSS) effectively. It examines the LSS quality system, its supporting organization, and the different roles involved. Hardcover: 621 pages Publisher: Productivity Press; 1^st edition (July 9, 2013)
239		The Lean Handbook: A Guide to the Bronze Certification Body of Knowledge	Anthony Manos, Chad Vincent	This handbook s intention is to gather into a single reference the information related to the joint lean certification program of SME, AME, The Shingo Prize, and ASQ. This book will enhance your understanding of the certification s Body of Knowledge (BOK) as a whole and give you a more holistic look at lean. This comprehensive handbook covers all the topics included in the BOK: cultural enablers, continuous process improvement, consistent lean enterprise culture, and business results. Written by a team of lean experts with years of experience in the field, it will be indispensible to anyone interested in implementing and sustaining a lean initiative. The book is written, by design, at the Bronze Level for certification knowledge. This means that the weightings used in the Lean BOK for the Bronze Certification were considered for the depth and breadth of material considered for each rubric. By addressing the Lean BOK at the Bronze Level, this book provides a basic understanding of the lean principles, systems, and tools at a tactical level to drive improvements with measureable results. Material from several lean practitioners with differing backgrounds and experience has been gathered to create this handbook, which serves as an ideal starting point for practitioners who want both a holistic view of lean in general and also specifically the BOK of this groundbreaking joint certification program. Hardcover: 450 pages Publisher: Quality Press (July 6, 2012)
240		Certified Quality Engineer Primer	Quality Council of Indiana	1. Certification Overview: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Body of Knowledge (BoK) 2. Management and Leadership: Quality Foundations, Continuous Improvement Foundations, Quality Management Systems, Strategic Planning, Deployment, Stakeholders, Benchmarking, Project Management, Quality Information Systems 3. Quality Systems: Quality Systems Elements, Quality System Documentation, Quality Standards and Guidelines, Industry Standards, Baldrige National Quality Program (BNQP), Quality Audits, Audit Types, Audit Responsibilities, Cost of Quality, Quality Cost Categories, Quality Cost Bases, Quality Training, Training Needs Assessment, Training Effectiveness, References 4. Product and Process Design: Quality Characteristics, Design Inputs and Review, Technical Drawings, Design Verification, Reliability and Maintainability, Preventive Maintenance, R&M Indices, Reliability Models, Hazard Assessment Tools, References 5. Product and Process Control, Methods, Control Plans, Material Control, Material Identification, Material Segregation, Material Classification, Material Review Board (MRB), Acceptance Sampling, Sampling Concepts, Sampling Standards, Sampling Integrity 6. Testing and Measurement: Quality Control Tools, Management and Planning Tools, Improvement Methodologies, Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA), Six Sigma, Total quality management (TQM), Kaizen, Theory of Constraints, Lean Tools, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Root Cause Analysis, Mistake Proofing, References 7. Continuous Improvement: Quality Control Tools, Management and Planning Tools, Improvement Methodologies, Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA), Six Sigma, Total quality management (TQM), Kaizen, Theory of Constraints, Lean Tools, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Root Cause Analysis, Mistake Proofing, References 8. Quantitative Methods: Collecting Data, Types of Data, Measurement Scales, Data Collection Methods, Data Accuracy, Descriptive Statistics, Graphical Relationships, Quantitative Concepts, Statistical Conclusions, Probability Terms, Probability Distributions, Continuous Distributions, Discrete Distributions, References 9. Statistical Tools: Statistical Process Control, Objectives, Common vs. Special Causes, Rational Sub-grouping, Control Charts, Control Chart Analysis, Pre-control Charts, Short-Run Statistical Process Control (SPC), Capability, Capability Studies, Performance vs. Specifications, Capability Indices, Performance Indices, References 10. Statistical Applications: Point Estimates, Confidence Intervals, Hypothesis Testing, Paired-Comparison Tests, Goodness-of-Fit Tests, Contingency Tables, Analysis of Variance, Relationships Between Variables, Linear Regression, Simple Linear Correlation, Time-Series Analysis, Design of Experiments, Terminology, Planning Experiments, Block Experiments, Full-Factorial Experiments, Fractional Factorials, Other Designs, References 11. Risk Management: Risk Oversight, Risk Assessment, Risk Control, References 12. Appendix: Answers Ring-bound: 882 pages and 400 questions and answers Publisher: Quality Council Of Indiana (2018) Publisher Website CQE Primer Sample Section American Society for Quality (ASQ) CQE Body of Knowledge (BoK) ASQ CQE Certification Requirements Information from ASQ on CQE Certification
241		Certified Quality Engineer Solutions	Quality Council of Indiana	Solutions manual for the Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Primer Paperback: Publisher Website CQE Solutions Manual Sample Section Publisher: Quality Council Of Indiana (2018)
242		The Certified Quality Engineer Handbook	Sarah E. Burke, Rachel T. Silvestrini	Like the previous editions of The Certified Quality Engineer Handbook, this fourth edition is intended to provide the quality professional with a reference book aligned with the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Body of Knowledge (BoK). The book was not written solely as a study guide to pass the certification exam, but rather as a comprehensive guide to the field of quality engineering. Therefore, most of the chapters include material that goes well beyond the CQE exam requirements. Based on the changes to the CQE BoK, as well as helpful feedback from colleagues and reviewers, this revised edition contains the following major changes: - A new chapter on risk management - An extensively updated glossary - New and updated references - A new layout The editors included many new textbook and journal article references throughout the entire book. Within the discussion of continuous improvement methods, they added descriptions of and references to several case studies. These case studies, which include applications in the service industry, give the reader a broader context on how to apply many of the methods discussed in a real-life scenario. In particular, some of these case studies are related to quality in the service industry. Additionally, the editors updated discussions of and references to new technology important to the quality professional, such as Industry 4.0. Publisher Website Hardcover: 684 pages Publisher: ASQ Quality Press; 4th edition (2017) Older Editions: 3^rd
243		The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer	Jeffrey Liker	The bestselling guide to Toyota’s legendary philosophy and production system―updated with important new frameworks for driving innovation and quality in your business One of the most impactful business guides published in the 21st Century, The Toyota Way played an outsized role in launching the continuous-improvement movement that continues unabated today. Multiple Shingo Award-winning management and operations expert Jeffrey K. Liker provides a deep dive into Toyota’s world-changing processes, showing how you can learn from it to develop your own improvement program that fits your conditions. Thanks in large part to this book, managers across the globe are creating workforces and systems that produce the highest-quality products and services, establish and retain customer loyalty, and drive business profitability and sustainability. Now, Liker has thoroughly updated his classic guide to include: - Completely revised data and updated information about Toyota’s approach to competitiveness in the new world of mobility and smart technology - Illustrative examples from manufacturing and service organizations that have learned and improved from the Toyota Way - A fresh approach to leadership models - The brain science and skills for learning to think scientifically - How Toyota applies Hoshin Kanri, a planning process that aligns objectives at all levels and marries them to business strategy Organized into thematic sections covering the various aspects of the Toyota Way―including Philosophy, Processes, People, and Problem Solving―this unparalleled guide details the 14 key principles for building the foundation of a powerful improvement system and managing it for ultimate competitive advantage. With The Toyota Way, you have an inspiration and a model of how to set a direction, continuously improve and learn at all levels, continually "flow" value to satisfy customers, improve your leadership, and get quality right the first time. Hardcover: 448 pages Publisher: McGraw Hill; 2nd edition (December 1, 2020) Older Editions: 1^st
244		Quality Is Still Free: Making Quality Certain in Uncertain Times	Philip B. Crosby	Philip B. Crosby (1926-2001) was a quality guru who advocated for zero defects and conformance to requirements. He worked as a quality engineer and manager for several companies, including The Martin Company and ITT Corporation. He also founded his own consulting firm, Philip Crosby Associates, which offered training courses in quality management through its Quality College. The Quality College taught Crosby's Four Absolutes of Quality Management, which are: - Quality means conformance to requirements, not goodness. - Quality comes from prevention, not detection. - Quality performance standard is Zero Defects, not Acceptable Quality Levels. - Quality is measured by the Price of Nonconformance, not by indexes. Crosby's slogan was "quality is free", meaning that investing in quality pays off by reducing costs of rework, scrap, warranty and customer dissatisfaction. He estimated that the price of nonconformance was about 40 percent of the operating costs for most industries. Crosby's philosophy of quality management was not limited to manufacturing, but also applied to service and knowledge industries. He emphasized the importance of communication and prevention in ensuring quality across all functions and processes. Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition (October 1, 1995)
245		Binomial Distribution Handbook for Scientists and Engineers	E. von Collani, Klaus Drager	This book deals with estimating and testing the probability of an event. It aims at providing practitioners with refined and easy to use techniques as well as initiating a new field of research in theoretical statistics. Practical, comprehensive tables for data analysis of the experimental state of investigations are included. Statisticians and practitioners will find this book an essential reference. Hardcover: 357 pages Publisher: Birkhauser; 2001 edition (June 1, 2001)
246		Sample Size Determination and Power	Thomas P. Ryan	Sample Size Determination and Power features a modern introduction to the applicability of sample size determination and provides a variety of discussions on broad topics including epidemiology, microarrays, survival analysis and reliability, design of experiments, regression, and confidence intervals. The book distinctively merges applications from numerous fields such as statistics, biostatistics, the health sciences, and engineering in order to provide a complete introduction to the general statistical use of sample size determination. Advanced topics including multivariate analysis, clinical trials, and quality improvement are addressed, and in addition, the book provides considerable guidance on available software for sample size determination. Hardcover: 404 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (July 22, 2013)
247		Acceptance Sampling in Quality Control	Edward G. Schilling, Dean V. Neubauer	Acceptance Sampling in Quality Control, Third Edition presents the state of the art in the methodology of sampling while integrating both theory and best practices. It discusses various standards, including those from the ISO, MIL-STD and ASTM and explores how to set quality levels. The book also includes problems at the end of each chapter with solutions. This edition improves upon the previous editions especially in the areas of software applications and compliance sampling plans. New to the Third Edition: - Numerous Microsoft Excel templates to address sampling plans are used. - Commercial software applications are discussed at the end of many chapters. - Discussion of quick switching systems has been expanded to account for the considerable recent activity in this area. - Added discussion of zero acceptance number chained quick switching systems. Hardcover: 882 pages Publisher : Chapman and Hall/CRC; 3rd edition (May 3, 2017)
248		Sample Size Calculations: Practical Methods for Engineers and Scientists	Paul Mathews	Sample Size Calculations: Practical Methods for Engineers and Scientists presents power and sample size calculations for common statistical analyses including methods for means, standard deviations, proportions, counts, regression, correlation, and measures of agreement. Topics of special interest to quality engineering professionals include designed experiments, reliability studies, statistical process control, acceptance sampling, process capability analysis, statistical tolerancing, and gage error studies. The book emphasizes approximate methods, but exact methods are presented when the approximate methods fail. Monte Carlo and bootstrap methods are introduced for situations that don't satisfy the assumptions of the analytical methods. Solutions are presented for more than 170 example problems and solutions for selected example problems using PASS, MINITAB, Piface, and R are posted on the Internet. Paperback: 338 pages Publisher: Mathews Malnar and Bailey, Inc. (February 24, 2010)
	Excel Data Analysis
249		Statistical Analysis with Excel For Dummies	Joseph Schmuller	If you want to learn how to use Excel for statistical analysis, this book is for you. Statistical Analysis with Excel For Dummies is a practical guide that shows you how to perform various statistical techniques in Excel without being a math expert. You'll discover how to work with formulas, functions, charts, probabilities, distributions, and correlations in Excel 2021. You'll also learn how to interpret and communicate your results, make predictions, and model future scenarios based on past data. Whether you use Windows, Mac, or iPad, this book will help you unlock the power of statistics in Excel. You don't need any prior knowledge of statistics or Excel to get started. Just follow the easy steps and examples in this book and have fun with statistics! Paperback: 576 pages Publisher: For Dummies; 5^th edition (December 30, 2021)
250		Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics: Using Microsoft Excel 2016	Neil J. Salkind	Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics: Using Microsoft Excel 2016, Fourth Edition presents an often intimidating and difficult subject in a way that is clear, informative, and personable. Researchers and students will appreciate the book's unhurried pace and thorough, friendly presentation. Opening with an introduction to Excel 2016, including coverage of how to use functions and formulas, this edition also shows students how to install the Excel Data Analysis Tools option to access a host of useful analytical techniques. The book walks readers through various statistical procedures, beginning with simple descriptive statistics, correlations, and graphical representations of data, and ending with inferential techniques, analysis of variance, and a new introductory chapter on working with large datasets and data mining using Excel. Paperback: 544 pages Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc; 4 edition (March 4, 2016)
251		Data Smart: Using Data Science to Transform Information into Insight	John W. Foreman	Data Science gets thrown around in the press like it's magic. Major retailers are predicting everything from when their customers are pregnant to when they want a new pair of Chuck Taylors. It's a brave new world where seemingly meaningless data can be transformed into valuable insight to drive smart business decisions. But how does one exactly do data science? Do you have to hire one of these priests of the dark arts, the "data scientist," to extract this gold from your data? Nope. Data science is little more than using straight-forward steps to process raw data into actionable insight. And in Data Smart, author and data scientist John Foreman will show you how that's done within the familiar environment of a spreadsheet. Paperback: 432 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (November 4, 2013)
252		Microsoft Excel Data Analysis and Business Modeling	Wayne Winston	Master business modeling and analysis techniques with Microsoft Excel and transform data into bottom-line results. Award-winning educator Wayne Winston’s hands-on, scenario-focused guide helps you use today’s Excel to ask the right questions and get accurate, actionable answers. More extensively updated than any previous edition, new coverage ranges from one-click data analysis to STOCKHISTORY, dynamic arrays to Power Query, and includes six new chapters. Practice with over 900 problems, many based on real challenges faced by working analysts. Paperback: 1168 pages Publisher: Microsoft Press; 7th edition (December 16, 2021) Older Editions: 5^th
253		Advanced Excel for scientific data analysis	Robert de Levie	New visualization tools, added emphasis on common computational pitfalls, and many new examples, plus an extensive set of directly applicable sample functions and macros for often-encountered data analysis problems, all open-access and freely available under the GNU General Public License. * A collection of 125 additional matrix functions (increased from Excel's 5) including for eigenvalue and singular value problems of real and complex matrices, thanks to the work of Leonardo Volpi and coworkers. * About 300 additional functions for calculating in extended precision, of up to over 32,000 decimals, covering all of Excel's Math & Trig, Statistical, and Engineering functions and many more, a project started by Leonardo Volpi and recently greatly enlarged by John Beyers. * Still, you can use just as much power as you need. The included least squares macro xnLS operates as easily as its double-precision cousin LS, and only needs 35 decimals to ace all of the NIST StRD linear regression tests, decimal for decimal. * All of these free, open-access add-ins retain the ease of use and transparency of the spreadsheet, and do not require you to write any VBA code. If you ever doubted the computational power and accuracy of Excel for scientific data analysis, read this book, try out its exercises, and judge for yourself. *** However, if you want to create VBA routines to solve your own problems, or wish to write special functions for your students or coworkers, extensive help is provided on how to write and validate these, and to make such custom add-ins fit seamlessly within Excel. Paperback: 672 pages Publisher: Atlantic Academic LLC (2012)

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Reliability Engineering: Theory and Practice

Alessandro Birolini

This book is a comprehensive guide on how to build and assess reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety (RAMS) of components, equipment, and systems. It is based on over 30 years of experience in the field of reliability engineering by the author who has worked both in industry and as a professor at ETH Zurich. The book presents the state-of-the-art of reliability engineering in theory and practice. It provides methods and tools that can be tailored to cover different RAMS requirement levels. The book is mathematically self-contained with a large number of tables (60), figures (210), and examples/exercises (220, of which 80 are problems for homework). The book has been extended and carefully reviewed to improve accuracy. It represents the continuous improvement effort to satisfy reader's needs and confidence. The latest edition includes an introduction to risk management with structurally new models based on semi-Markov processes and the concept of mean time to accident, reliability and availability of a k-out-of-n redundancy with arbitrary repair rate for n - k=2, 10 new homework problems, refinements on multiple failure mechanisms, approximate expressions for large complex systems, data analysis, comments on MTBF (mean time between failures), MTTF (mean time to failure), MTTR (mean time to repair), R (reliability) and PM (preventive maintenance).
Hardcover: 651 pages
Publisher: Springer; 8th ed. 2017 edition (May 19, 2017)
Older Editions: 7^th, 6^th, 5^th, 4^th, 3^rd, 2^nd

Practical Reliability Engineering

Patrick D. T. O'Connor, Andre Kleyner

This book is a comprehensive guide to reliability engineering, covering both theory and practice. It is based on the latest industry standards and best practices, and prepares students for the Certified Reliability Engineer exam of the American Society for Quality (ASQ). Each chapter includes practice questions and a solutions manual is available online for instructors. The book covers topics such as reliability mathematics, physics of failure, failure data analysis, reliability prediction and modelling, design for reliability and safety, reliability testing, reliability demonstration and growth, reliability management and economics, and more. The book also includes software applications of statistical methods, such as probability plotting and common software tools.
Paperback: 512 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 5^th edition (January 30, 2012)
Older Editions: 4^th, 3^rd, 2^nd, 1^st
Video: System Reliability and Product Validation Tutorial

An Introduction to Reliability and Maintainability Engineering

Charles E. Ebeling

This book teaches the essential concepts of probability and statistics for reliability analysis. The Third Edition includes new topics such as the Anderson Darling test, the Cox proportionate hazards model, the Accelerated Failure Time model, and Monte Carlo simulation. It also has more than 80 new exercises with solutions for the odd-numbered ones. Additionally, Excel workbooks are available for download to help students with calculations and focus on reliability concepts. Ebeling's text helps readers learn how to use reliability and maintainability models for design at all levels.
Hardcover: 658 pages
Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.; 3 edition (April 12, 2019)
Older Editions: 2^nd
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Reliability Theory and Practice

Igor Bazovsky

Igor Bazovsky was a pioneer in the development of reliability methods for engineering systems. His 1961 book, Reliability Theory and Practice, is a classic that covers the statistical analysis of electrical, mechanical, and other systems used in airborne, missile, and ground equipment. The book is written in a clear and conversational style, with explanations in plain language and formulas in symbolic language. The book is suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals. The book is available in a reprint edition by Dover Publications (2004).
Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (October 26, 2004)

Reliability Theory and Practice

Igor Bazovsky

Igor Bazovsky was a pioneer in the development of reliability methods for engineering systems. His 1961 book, Reliability Theory and Practice, is a classic that covers the statistical analysis of electrical, mechanical, and other systems used in airborne, missile, and ground equipment. The book is written in a clear and conversational style, with explanations in plain language and formulas in symbolic language. The book is suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals. The book is available in a reprint edition by Dover Publications (2004).
Hardcover: 312 pages
Publisher: Hassell Street Press (September 9, 2021)

Reliability Engineering and Risk Analysis: A Practical Guide

Mohammad Modarres, Mark P. Kaminskiy, Vasiliy Krivtsov

This book is a concise and practical guide to reliability and risk analysis techniques for engineering students and practitioners. It covers a wide range of topics, including root cause analysis, reliability centered maintenance, FMEA, physics of failure, and decision tree analysis. The book also provides examples and exercises to illustrate the application of these techniques in real-world scenarios. The new edition features updated and expanded content on classical and Bayesian confidence interval estimation, models for physics-of-failure approach to life estimation, generalized renewal process and optimal maintenance, and more.
Paperback: 522 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 3^rd edition (December 1, 2016)
Older Editions: 2^nd, 1^st
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Probability Distributions Used in Reliability Engineering

Andrew N O'Connor, Mohammad Modarres, Ali Mosleh

This book introduces the probability distributions that are relevant for reliability engineering and risk analysis. It shows how to visualize and calculate each distribution, as well as its reliability functions and other related formulas. It also gives formulas for common statistics such as moments and confidence intervals, and explains how to use likelihood functions and Bayesian methods for estimation. The book discusses the properties and applications of each distribution in reliability engineering and risk analysis, and provides numerical examples to illustrate them. It also lists online and hardcopy sources for more information, and shows how each distribution is connected to other distributions.
Paperback: 214 pages
Publisher: DML International (January 25, 2019)
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Reliability and Risk Analysis (What Every Engineer Should Know)

Mohammad Modarres, Katrina Groth

This book is a new edition that covers reliability and risks analysis for engineers and engineering students at all levels. Reliability analysis is a multidisciplinary subject that applies to many engineering fields.
The book explains the practical methods of reliability and risk studies, and their uses and limitations. It covers basic and advanced methods in reliability analysis, such as dependent failure analysis, importance analysis, and repairable systems analysis. It also gives a comprehensive overview of modern probabilistic life assessment methods, such as Bayesian estimation, system reliability analysis, and human reliability. The book includes end-of-chapter problems and a solutions manual for course adoptions.
The book is clear, concise, and focuses on fundamentals. It is suitable for beginners with no background in reliability engineering and basic knowledge of probability and statistics. It can help new practitioners, undergraduates, and first-year graduate students.
Paperback: 462 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 2^nd edition (April 26, 2023)

Applied Reliability

Paul A. Tobias, David C. Trindade

Applied Reliability is a practical and easy-to-use guide for reliability analysis using spreadsheet software and two popular software packages: Minitab and SAS JMP. The third edition covers basic statistics, reliability concepts, lifetime distributions, data plotting, acceleration models, life test data analysis, systems models, and Bayesian reliability analysis. The book includes more than 150 examples with software implementation, 300 figures, hundreds of exercises, and additional problems at the end of each chapter. The book is suitable for students and practitioners who want to learn how to analyze reliability data and apply reliability engineering principles.
Hardcover: 600 pages
Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; 3^rd edition (August 26, 2011)
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Methods for Reliability Improvement and Risk Reduction

Michael Todinov

Reliability is a key quality for any product or process in any company or organization. This book presents a powerful framework of methods that can improve reliability and reduce risk in any domain of human activity. It covers existing methods and introduces new methods that are domain-independent, meaning they do not depend on past data, domain knowledge or failure mechanisms. Some of the new methods are:
- Separation: dividing a system into independent parts to reduce the chance of failure propagation.
- Stochastic separation: introducing randomness in the system to avoid common cause failures.
- Introducing deliberate weaknesses: creating weak points in the system to protect the critical components.
- Segmentation: breaking a system into segments that can function independently or be replaced easily.
- Self-reinforcement: increasing the strength or redundancy of the system as it operates.
- Inversion: reversing the roles of components or processes to achieve the opposite effect.
- Reducing the rate of accumulation of damage: slowing down the deterioration of the system or its environment.
- Permutation: changing the order or arrangement of components or processes to reduce stress or interference.
- Substitution: replacing a component or process with a different one that has similar or better performance.
- Limiting the space and time exposure: reducing the duration or extent of exposure to potential hazards.
- Comparative reliability models: comparing the reliability of different systems or designs using simple metrics.
The book provides many examples and case studies to illustrate how these methods can be applied in practice. By using these methods, any company or organization can enhance the reliability of its products and operations at low or no cost.
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (December 10, 2018)
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Reliability Engineering: Methods and Applications

Mangey Ram (Editor)

Reliability engineering is a branch of systems engineering that focuses on ensuring that products or systems function properly under specified conditions and for a certain period of time. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory, methods, applications, examples, and case studies of reliability engineering. It covers various aspects of reliability engineering, such as design review and control, failure mode and effects analysis, reliability testing and modeling, human factors, and reliability information systems. The book also presents the historical developments and current advancements in reliability engineering, as well as the challenges and opportunities for future research and practice.
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 1^st edition (October 25, 2019)

Certified Reliability Engineer Primer

Quality Council of Indiana

The Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) Primer, 5^th edition (January, 2018). Covers CRE body of knowledge:
1 Certification Overview: CRE Exam, CRE Body of Knowledge, Bloom's Taxonomy, CRE Primer Content
2. Reliability Fundamentals: Leadership Foundations, Benefits of Reliability, Interrelationships, Leadership Responsibilities, Roles and Responsibilities, Function of Reliability Engineering, Ethics in Reliability Engineering, Supplier Assessments, Performance Monitoring, Reliability Foundations, Reliability Terminology, Drivers of Reliability, Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA), Root Cause Analysis, Lifecycle Stages, Cost of Poor Reliability, Maintainability/Availability Economics, Quality Triangle, Six Sigma Methodologies, Systems Engineering, References
3. Risk Management: Identification, Risk Management Techniques, Types of Risk, Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) , Common Mode Analysis, Hazard Analysis, Risk Matrix, System Safety, Mitigation, References
4. Statistical Concepts: Basic Statistics, Probability Concepts, Probability Distributions, Probability Functions, Reliability Sampling Plans, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Process Capability, Confidence Intervals, References
5. Data Management: Sources of Reliability Data, Types of Data, Data Collection Methods, Data Summary and Reporting, Failure Analysis Methods, (Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Actions System (FRACAS), References
6. Reliability Planning: Reliability Test Strategies, Environmental and Usage Factors, Failure Consequences, Failure Criteria, Testing Environment, References
7. Testing and Modeling: Testing, Accelerated Life Tests, Stress Screening, Qualification Testing, Degradation Testing, Software Testing, Modeling, Block Diagrams, Physics of Failure, Failure Models, Prediction Methods, Design Prototyping, References
8. Reliability Designs: Evaluation Techniques, Stress-strength Analysis, Design of Experiments, Reliability Optimization, Human Factors, Design For Excellence (DFX), Design for Reliability, Parts and Systems Development, Selection Techniques, Parts Standardization, References
9. Maintainability, Maintenance Strategies: Preventive Maintenance Analysis, Corrective Maintenance Analysis, References
10. Appendix/Index: Tables, Supplement, Calculus Review, Author/Name Index, Formulas Index, Subject Index, Question Answers
Ring Binder: 664 pages and 400 questions and answers
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Publisher: Quality Council Of Indiana (2018)

Certified Reliability Engineer Solutions

Quality Council of Indiana

Solutions manual for the Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) Primer
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The Certified Reliability Engineer Handbook

Mark Allen Durivage

This handbook covers the 2018 Body of Knowledge for the Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) exam, including new topics such as leadership, performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and quality triangles. It is designed to help candidates prepare for the exam and to serve as a reference for practitioners. The handbook contains several practical examples based on the authors' and editor's experience and knowledge. The handbook follows the same structure and numbering as the Body of Knowledge (BoK) for the CRE exam. It also has a comprehensive glossary of reliability-related terms and appendices with useful distribution tables and other information.
Hardcover: 360 pages
Publisher: ASQ Quality Press; 3 edition (July 12, 2017)
Older Editions: 2^nd

Reliability Physics and Engineering: Time-To-Failure Modeling

J. W. McPherson

This book introduces the fundamental concepts and methods of reliability physics and engineering for electrical, mechanical, civil, biomedical, materials, and applied physics engineers. It covers how to design, select materials, and manufacture devices/products that are more reliable. It also explains how to use excel spreadsheets for reliability analysis. The book assumes a basic knowledge of differential equations and statistics. The focus of the book is on the physical mechanisms of device failure and the reliability engineering tools to prevent them.
Hardcover: 484 pages
Publisher: Springer; 3^rd edition (January 10, 2019)
Older Editions: 2010, 2013
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Product Integrity and Reliability in Design

John W. Evans, Jillian Y. Evans (Editors)

This book introduces the root-cause approach to reliability, also known as the "physics of failure" method. It shows how to apply this method to process design and product development. The book is suitable for postgraduate students in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and materials engineering who want to learn about reliability engineering. It is also a useful reference for engineers who design and develop electrical and mechanical components and systems.
Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2001 1^st edition (February 28, 2001)

Introduction to Reliability Engineering

E. E. Lewis

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to reliability engineering, a sub-discipline of systems engineering that emphasizes the ability of equipment to function without failure. Using an interdisciplinary perspective, it covers the theory and practice of reliability engineering, with examples and exercises based on real-world applications. The book includes topics such as quality-related methodologies, spreadsheet solutions, failure rate methodology, safety hazards of products and equipment, and more. It also provides a detailed treatment of the load-capacity approach to reliability, which ties the physical behavior of components and systems to their probabilistic failure models.
Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 2^nd edition (November 15, 1995)
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Reliability Toolkit: Commercial Practices Edition

Seymour Morris, Bruce Dudley, Joseph Caroli, Preston MacDiarmid, David Nicholls, Anthony Coppola, Ned Criscimagna, John Farrell, et al.

This 3^rd edition of the "Reliability Toolkit" was developed in 1995 as a joint effort between the System Reliability Division at the USAF Rome Laboratory and the DoD Reliability Analysis Center, operated by IIT Research Institute at the time. The table of contents can be found here. The "Reliability Toolkit: Commercial Practices Edition" is intended to help both the commercial and military sectors deal with developing and manufacturing reliable products in today's competitive world. In 1988 Rome Laboratory used the benefit of over 30 years in the reliability discipline to publish its RADC "Reliability Engineer's Toolkit" and in 1993 a revision, "The Rome Laboratory Reliability Engineer's Toolkit," (Rome Air Development Center was renamed Rome Laboratory between the two versions). While intended for the military, these documents were "best sellers" and have been widely used by both the commercial and military communities. The 1995 version of the Toolkit concentrates on activities that have payoff without the focus on military standards of the predecessor versions of the Toolkit.
Older Editions, Free Download: 1993, 1988

Basic Reliability: An introduction to Reliability Engineering

Nicholas Summerville

With over 15 years of experience in reliability, quality, and safety engineering, author Nicholas Summerville shares his insights in this concise and practical book. Summerville explains the main concepts of reliability engineering and how to apply them to various reliability projects in a clear and simple way.
Paperback: 136 pages
Publisher: AuthorHouse; 1st edition (December 3, 2004)

Reliability: Probabilistic Models and Statistical Methods

Lawrence M. Leemis

An elementary introduction to the probabilistic models and statistical methods used by reliability engineers as applied to, for example, electrical or mechanical systems. Leemis offers explanations of how the mathematical models and results apply to engineering design and the analysis of lifetime data sets, with simple, supplementary proofs and derivations provided when necessary. Applications are drawn from a variety of disciplines.
Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Lawrence Leemis; 2^nd edition (January 1, 2009)
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Reliability Engineering

Kailash C. Kapur, Michael Pecht

Reliability Engineering presents an integrated approach to the design, engineering, and management of reliability activities throughout the life cycle of a product, including concept, research and development, design, manufacturing, assembly, sales, and service. Containing illustrative guides that include worked problems, numerical examples, homework problems, a solutions manual, and class-tested materials, it demonstrates to product development and manufacturing professionals how to distribute key reliability practices throughout an organization.
Hardcover: 512 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (April 28, 2014)
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Life Cycle Reliability Engineering

Guangbin Yang

As the Lead Reliability Engineer for Ford Motor Company, Guangbin Yang is involved with all aspects of the design and production of complex automotive systems. Focusing on real-world problems and solutions, Life Cycle Reliability Engineering covers the gamut of the techniques used for reliability assurance throughout a product's life cycle. Yang pulls real-world examples from his work and other industries to explain the methods of robust design (designing reliability into a product or system ahead of time), statistical and real product testing, software testing, and ultimately verification and warranting of the final product's reliability.
Complete with real-world examples, case studies, and exercises, this resource covers:
- Reliability definition, metrics, and product life distributions (exponential, Weibull, normal, lognormal, and more)
- Methodologies, tools, and practical applications of system reliability modeling and allocation
- Robust reliability design techniques
- Potential failure mode avoidance, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
- Accelerated life test methods, models, plans, and data analysis techniques
- Degradation testing and data analysis methods, covering both destructive and nondestructive inspections
- Practical methodologies for reliability verification and screening
- Warranty policies, data analysis, field failure monitoring, and warranty cost reduction
Hardcover: 544 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (February 2, 2007)

Reliability Evaluation of Engineering Systems: Concepts and Techniques

Roy Billinton, Ronald N. Allan

The scope is not limited to anyone engineering discipline as the concepts and basic techniques for reliability evaluation have no disciplinary boundaries and are applicable in most, if not all, engineering applications. The primary objective has been to compile a book which provides practicing engineers and engineering graduates who have little or no background in probability theory or statistics, with the concepts and basic techniques for evaluating the reliability of engineering systems. Topics include: basic probability theory, application of the binomial distribution, network modeling and evaluation of simple systems, probability distributions in reliability evaluation, discrete and continuous Markov chains, frequency and duration techniques and systems with non-exponential distributions.
Hardcover: 453 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2^nd edition (June 30, 1992)

System Reliability Theory: Models, Statistical Methods, and Applications

Marvin Rausand, Anne Barros, Arnljot Hoyland

System Reliability Theory: Models, Statistical Methods, and Applications, Third Edition presents an updated and revised look at system reliability theory, modeling, and analytical methods. The new edition is based on feedback to the second edition from numerous students, professors, researchers, and industries around the world. New sections and chapters are added together with new real-world industry examples, and standards and problems are revised and updated. System Reliability Theory covers a broad and deep array of system reliability topics, including:
- In depth discussion of failures and failure modes
- The main system reliability assessment methods
- Common-cause failure modeling
- Deterioration modeling
- Maintenance modeling and assessment using Python code
- Bayesian probability and methods
- Life data analysis using R
Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in reliability engineering, this book also serves as a reference and resource for practicing statisticians and engineers. Throughout, the book has a practical focus, incorporating industry feedback and real-world industry problems and examples.
Hardcover: 864 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 3rd edition (October 20, 2020)
Older Editions: 2^nd

Reliability Engineering Handbook Vol. 1

Dimitri Kececioglu

This volume, one of two devoted to the subject, covers the range of reliability engineering, from product and system design through manufacturing, implementation and maintenance. Illustrated with practical examples, the books show how to specify components, equipment and system reliability - and how to implement these requirements. Comprehensive and easy to understand, these books demonstrate how to analyze time-to-failure data from components, systems and equipment to obtain their distribution, reliability, failure rate and mean lifespan; provide theoretical and practical tools for designing, testing and implementing the probability and capacity of parts, components, equipment, products and systems performance; and include applications to purchasing, engineering, research, development, manufacturing and quality control.
Hardcover: 688 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1^st edition (June 23, 1991)

Reliability Engineering Handbook Vol. 2

Dimitri Kececioglu

This book provides the theoretical and practical tools whereby the probability and capability of parts, components, equipment, products and systems to perform their required functions for desired periods of time without failure, in specified environments, and with desired confidence, can be specified, predicted, designed-in, tested, demonstrated, packaged, transported, stored, installed, started up, and their performance monitored and fed back to all concerned organizations.
Hardcover: 541 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1^st edition (January 1991)

Reliability Engineering

Elsayed A. Elsayed

Divided into three parts, Reliability Engineering, Second Edition handily describes the theories and their practical uses while presenting readers with real-world examples and problems to solve. Part I focuses on system reliability estimation for time independent and failure dependent models, helping engineers create a reliable design. Part II aids the reader in assembling necessary components and configuring them to achieve desired reliability objectives, conducting reliability tests on components, and using field data from similar components. Part III follows what happens once a product is produced and sold, how the manufacturer must ensure its reliability objectives by providing preventive and scheduled maintenance and warranty policies.
Hardcover: 792 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 2^nd edition (June 19, 2012)
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Handbook of Reliability Engineering and Management

W. Grant Ireson , Clyde F. Coombs, Jr., Richard Y. Moss

The Handbook of Reliability Engineering and Management gives you the specific engineering, management, and mathematics data you need to design and manufacture more reliable electronic and mechanical devices as well as complete systems. You'll find proven industry practices for defining and achieving reliability goals - real how-to information, not theoretical generalities. You also get new methods for determining overall product reliability. . .the latest design techniques for extending a product's life cycle. . .tested strategies for incorporating reliability into new product development. . .and more.
Hardcover: 816 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 2^nd edition (December 22, 1995)
Older Editions: 1988, 1966

System Engineering Management

Benjamin S. Blanchard

System Engineering Management, Fourth Edition introduces readers to the full range of system engineering concepts, tools, and techniques, emphasizing the application of principles and concepts of system engineering and the way these principles aid in the development, utilization, and support of systems.
This book is aimed at the system engineer who is involved in product design and engineering or involved in government contracting and must produce system engineering management plans (SEMPs). It is also applicable to organizations who have or are planning to use the capability maturity model (CMM) to improve their effectiveness. For the intended audience this book is both comprehensive and complete. There are eight chapters, each followed by case studies, questions and problems, and six appendices.
It starts with a foundation of the basics, such as definitions, system engineering life cycle, analysis and concurrent engineering. It then builds upon this foundation by addressing all of the elements of a well-managed system engineering program: integrated product and process development, TQM, configuration management, support and logistics. Each element is discussed in detail and placed into the context of a total system engineering environment.
The chapter on system design requirements is particularly complete and covers every facet of this discipline, including reliability, maintainability, safety, software, etc.
Hardcover: 560 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (July 28, 2008)

Reliability Statistics

Robert A. Dovich

A handy reference to reliability statistical methods, this book provides statistical applications for quality and reliability engineering personnel.
Paperback: 93 pages
Publisher: Amer Society for Quality (June 1990)

Fault-Tolerant Systems

Israel Koren, C. Mani Krishna

Reflecting the real-world challenges faced by designers of these systems, this book addresses fault tolerance design with a systems approach to both hardware and software. No other text on the market takes this approach, nor offers the comprehensive and up-to-date treatment Koren and Krishna provide. Students, designers and architects of high performance processors will value this comprehensive overview of the field.
Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann; 1^st edition (March 15, 2007)
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The Certified Reliability Engineer Handbook

Donald W. Benbow, Hugh W. Broome

This handbook's chapters and sections match the Body of Knowledge (BoK) specified for ASQs Reliability Engineer certification, which includes design review and control; prediction, estimation, and apportionment methodology; failure mode effects and analysis; the planning, operation, and analysis of reliability testing and field failures, including mathematical modeling; understanding human factors in reliability; and the ability to develop and administer reliability information systems for failure analysis, design and performance improvement, and reliability program management over the entire product life cycle. This handbook provides reliability engineers with the theory and tools needed to meet ever-increasing reliability requirements. An accompanying CD contains supplementary problems covering each chapter and a simulated exam that has problems distributed among the chapters according to the scheme published in the BoK.
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: ASQ Quality Press; Har/Cdr edition (December 22, 2008)

Improving Product Reliability and Software Quality: Strategies, Tools, Process and Implementation

Mark A. Levin, Ted T. Kalal, Jonathan Rodin

The revised second edition of Improving Product Reliability and Software Quality offers a comprehensive and detailed guide to implementing a hardware reliability and software quality process for technology products. The authors - noted experts in the field - provide useful tools, forms and spreadsheets for executing an effective product reliability and software quality development process and explore proven software quality and product reliability concepts. The second edition includes:
- Software tools, software quality process and software security.
- An FMEA section to include software fault trees and software FMEAs.
- Two new reliability tools to accelerate design maturity and reduce the risk of premature wearout.
- Material on preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance and Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) to better manage repair cost and unscheduled downtime.
- Updated information on reliability modeling and hiring reliability and software engineers.
- A comprehensive review of the reliability process from a multi-disciplinary viewpoint including new material on uprating and counterfeit components.
- Aspects of competition, key quality and reliability concepts and presents the tools for implementation.
Hardcover: 456 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 2^nd edition (May 28, 2019)
Older Editions: 1^st

Telecommunications System Reliability Engineering, Theory, and Practice

Mark L. Ayers

Telecommunications System Reliability Engineering, Theory, and Practice provides a background in reliability engineering theory as well as detailed sections discussing applications to fiber optic networks (earth station and space segment), microwave networks (long-haul, cellular backhaul and mobile wireless), satellite networks (teleport and VSAT), power systems (generators, commercial power and battery systems), facilities management, and software/firmware. Programming techniques and examples for simulation of the approaches presented are discussed throughout the book.
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press; 1^st edition (October 23, 2012)

Probability, Statistics, and Reliability for Engineers and Scientists

Bilal M. Ayyub, Richard H. McCuen

Data analysis and synthesis are essential skills for engineers and scientists in a technological society. They need to learn how to collect, analyze, interpret, and use large amounts of data effectively. This requires a solid foundation in probability, statistics, reliability, and risk methods.
Probability, Statistics, and Reliability for Engineers and Scientists, Third Edition is a comprehensive textbook that introduces these methods with a balance of theory and applications. It emphasizes simulation as a powerful tool for modeling and decision making, and covers various topics such as analysis of variance, Monte Carlo simulation, and uncertainty analysis. The authors explain the advantages and limitations of each method, and show how data analysis is a continuum rather than a discrete process.
This book is useful for both students and practitioners who want to solve problems and make decisions based on data and uncertainty.
Hardcover: 664 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 3rd edition (April 26, 2011)
Older Editions: 2^nd
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OREDA Handbook 2015: Offshore and Onshore Reliability Data

OREDA Project Participants

This handbook presents high quality reliability data for offshore equipment collected during phase VI to IX (project period 2000 - 2009) of the OREDA project. The intention of the handbook is to provide both quantitative and qualitative information as a basis for Performance Forecasting or RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety) analyses.
Volume 1 is about Topside Equipment. Compared to earlier editions, there are only minor changes in the reliability data presentation.
To obtain a reasonable population for presenting reliability data for topside equipment in the 2015 edition, some data from phases VI and VII already issued in the previous 2009 handbook (5th edition) have also been included.
The 2015 topside volume is divided into two parts. Part I describes the OREDA project, different data collection phases and the estimation procedures used to generate the data tables presented in Part II of the handbook. Topside data are in general not covering the whole lifetime of equipment, but typically a time window of 2 - 4 years of operation. Infant mortality failures are as a rule not collected for topside equipment; hence, the data collected are from the normal steady-state operating time period.
Paperback: 832 pages
Publisher: DNV; 2015 6th Edition edition (2015), Offshore and Onshore Reliability Data (OREDA) project participants, in cooperation with the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway
Older Editions: 2009
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Nonelectronic Parts Reliability Data - NPRD-91

William Denson, Greg Chandler, William Crowell, Rick Wanner

This document provides failure rate data for a wide variety of component types including mechanical, electomechanical, and discrete electronic parts and assemblies. It also provides summary failures rates for numerous part categories by quality level and environment. Data represents a compilation of field experience in military, commercial, and industrial applications, and concentrates on items not covered by MIL-HDBK-217, "Reliability Prediction of Electronic Equipment." Data tables include part descriptions, quality levels, application environments, point estimates of failure rate, data sources, number of failures, total opeiating hous, and detailed part characteristics.
Paperback: 632 pages
Publisher: DoD Reliability Analysis Center (1991)
Free download from DTIC (39 MB): https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a242083.pdf

Mechanical System Reliability for Long Life Space Systems

Michael T. Kowal

The creation of a compendium of mechanical limit states was undertaken in order to provide a reference base for the application of first-order reliability methods to mechanical systems in the context of the development of a system level design methodology. The compendium was conceived as a reference source specific to the problem of developing the noted design methodology, and not an exhaustive or exclusive compilation of mechanical limit states. The compendium is not intended to be a handbook of mechanical limit states for general use. The compendium provides a diverse set of limit-state relationships for use in demonstrating the application of probabilistic reliability methods to mechanical systems. The compendium is to be used in the reliability analysis of moderately complex mechanical systems.
PDF: 115 pages
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 1994
Free download from NASA: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19950009170.pdf

Failure Mode/Mechanism Distributions - FMD-91

Gregory Chandler, William K. Denson, Michael J. Rossi, Richard Wanner

The intent of this document is to present failure mode distributions to be used in support of reliability analysis such as FMEAs and FMECAs when used in conjunction with accepted reliability prediction techniques such as MIL-HDBK-217 along with RACs Nonelectronic Parts Reliability Data (NPRD). The intent of these distributions is that they form a basis for a standard set of distributions to be used in the reliability engineering industry. The scope of this publication covers all electronic, mechanical and electromechanical parts or assemblies on which RAC has collected failure data.
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: DoD Reliability Analysis Center (1991)
Free download from DTIC (16 MB): https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a259655.pdf

IEC 61078 Ed. 2.0 b:2006, Analysis Techniques for Dependability - Reliability Block Diagram and Boolean Methods

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) TC/SC 56

This International Standard describes procedures for modelling the dependability of a system and for using the model in order to calculate reliability and availability measures. The RBD modelling technique is intended to be applied primarily to systems without repair and where the order in which failures occur does not matter. For systems where the order of failures is to be taken into account or where repairs are to be carried out, other modelling techniques, such as Markov analysis, are more suitable.
Paperback: 82 pages
Publisher: Multiple. Distributed through American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (August 19, 2007)

Reliability: Modeling, Prediction, and Optimization

Wallace R. Blischke, D. N. Prabhakar Murthy

Reliability: Modeling, Prediction, and Optimization presents a remarkably broad framework for the analysis of the technical and commercial aspects of product reliability, integrating concepts and methodologies from such diverse areas as engineering, materials science, statistics, probability, operations research, and management. Written in plain language by two highly respected experts in the field, this practical work provides engineers, operations managers, and applied statisticians with both qualitative and quantitative tools for solving a variety of complex, real-world reliability problems. A wealth of examples and case studies accompanies:
- Comprehensive coverage of assessment, prediction, and improvement at each stage of a product's life cycle
- Clear explanations of modeling and analysis for hardware ranging from a single part to whole systems
- Thorough coverage of test design and statistical analysis of reliability data
- A special chapter on software reliability
- Coverage of effective management of reliability, product support, testing, pricing, and related topics
Hardcover: 848 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (March 27, 2000)

Reliability Engineering Handbook

Bryan Dodson, Dennis Nolan

Providing a comprehensive approach to both the art and science of reliability engineering, this volume covers all aspects of the field, from basic concepts to accelerated testing, including SPC, designed experiments, human factors, and reliability management. It also presents the theory of reliability systems and its application as prescribed by industrial and government standards.
Hardcover: 592 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 1^st edition (October 27, 1999)

How Reliable Is Your Product?: 50 Ways to Improve Product Reliability

Mike Silverman

Reliability can no longer be a step or a series of steps in product development; it is something that needs to be acknowledged up front and built into the product from its very conception. Reliability, in other words, must be "designed in."
Product developers now have many tools - software and hardware - at their disposal for building reliability in from the get go. From the organizational point of view, what better way to design in reliability than to make designers themselves responsible for the reliability of their designs? As Mike Silverman explains in How Reliable is Your Product?, this is why the role of the reliability engineer is changing to one of mentor. Product developers are now responsible for going out and finding the best testing tools and then training the designers on their use, so that designers factor and build in reliability at every stage of product design.
Hardcover: 370 pages
Publisher: Super Star Press (January 3, 2011)

Case Studies in Reliability and Maintenance

Wallace R. Blischke (Editor), D. N. Prabhakar Murthy (Editor)

Case Studies in Reliability and Maintenance serves as a valuable addition to the current literature on the subject of reliability by bridging the gap between theory and application. Conceived during the preparation of the editors' earlier work, Reliability: Modeling, Prediction, and Optimization (Wiley, 2000), this new volume features twenty-six actual case studies written by top experts in their fields, each illustrating exactly how reliability models are applied. Case studies are from fields such as aerospace, automotive, mining, electronics, power plants, dikes, computer software, weapons, photocopiers, industrial furnaces, granite building cladding, chemistry, and aircraft engines.
Hardcover: 696 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1^st edition (January 10, 2003)

Maintainability: A Key to Effective Serviceability and Maintenance Management

Benjamin S. Blanchard, Dinesh C. Verma, Elmer L. Peterson

Maintainability is a practical, step-by-step guide to implementing a comprehensive maintainability program within your organization's design and development function. From program scheduling, organizational interfacing, cost estimating, and supplier activities, to maintainability prediction, task analysis, formal design review, and maintainability tests and demonstrations, it describes all the planning and organizational aspects of maintainability for projects under development and
- Schools readers in state-of-the-art maintainability design techniques
- Demonstrates methods for quantitatively measuring maintainability at every stage of the development process
- Shows how to increase effectiveness while reducing life-cycle costs of already existing systems or products
- Features numerous case studies, sample applications, and practice exercises
- Functions equally well as a professional reference and a classroom text
Hardcover: 560 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1^st edition (February 1995)

Design for Maintainability

Louis J. Gullo (Editor), Jack Dixon (Editor)

Design for Maintainability offers engineers a wide range of tools and techniques for incorporating maintainability into the design process for complex systems. With contributions from noted experts on the topic, the book explains how to design for optimum maintenance capabilities while simultaneously minimizing the time to repair equipment.
The book contains a wealth of examples and the most up-to-date maintainability design practices that have proven to result in better system readiness, shorter downtimes, and substantial cost savings over the entire system life cycle, thereby, decreasing the Total Cost of Ownership. Design for Maintainability offers a wealth of design practices not covered in typical engineering books, thus allowing readers to think outside the box when developing maintainability design requirements. The book's principles and practices can help engineers to dramatically improve their ability to compete in global markets and gain widespread customer satisfaction. This important book:
- Offers a complete overview of maintainability engineering as a system engineering discipline
- Includes contributions from authors who are recognized leaders in the field
- Contains real-life design examples, both good and bad, from various industries
- Presents realistic illustrations of good maintainability design principles
- Provides discussion of the interrelationships between maintainability with other related disciplines
- Explores trending topics in technologies
Written for design and logistics engineers and managers, Design for Maintainability is a comprehensive resource containing the most reliable and innovative techniques for improving maintainability when designing a system or product.
Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (February 23, 2021)

Engineering Maintainability: How to Design for Reliability and Easy Maintenance

B.S. Dhillon

This book provides the guidelines and fundamental methods of estimation and calculation needed by maintainability engineers. It also covers the management of maintainability efforts, including issues of organizational structure, cost, and planning processes. Questions and problems conclude each chapter.
Hardcover: 254 pages
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing (June 30, 1999)

An Elementary Guide To Reliability

G. Dummer, R. Winton, Mike Tooley

This classic text has now been completely revised and updated, making it an ideal introductory course in reliability for a wide range of engineering qualifications, including City & Guilds 8030 and HNC/Ds. A new chapter focuses on the role of the microprocessor and microcomputer controller, and the use of algorithms for monitoring system performance. The addition of numerous problems, self-check questions and exam-style questions makes this an extremely useful book for courses with an element of independent study.
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 5 edition (July 4, 1997)

Product Reliability, Maintainability, and Supportability Handbook

Michael Pecht (Editor)

The book begins by discussing product effectiveness and its related functions, presents the mathematical theory for reliability, and introduces statistical inference concepts as ways to analyze probabilistic models from observational data. Later chapters introduce basic types of probability distributions; present the concepts of confidence interval; focus on reliability assessment; and examine software reliability, quality, and safety.
The text discusses reliability growth, accelerated testing, and management of a continuous improvement program; analyzes the influence of reliability on logistics support requirements; shows how to assess overall product effectiveness; and introduces the concepts of process capability and statistical process control techniques.
New Topics in the Second Edition Include:
- Failure Modes, Mechanisms, and Effects Analysis
- Confidence Interval on Reliability Metrics and their Relationships with Measures of Product Quality
- Process Control and Process Capability and their Relationship with Product Reliability
- System Reliability, including Redundancy
Hardcover: 480 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 2^nd edition (April 16, 2009)
Author Website

Practical Reliability Engineering and Analysis for System Design and Life-Cycle Sustainment

William R. Wessels

Written for practicing engineers, Practical Reliability Engineering and Analysis for System Design and Life-Cycle Sustainment departs from the mainstream approach for time to failure-based reliability engineering and analysis. The book employs a far more analytical approach than those textbooks that rely on exponential probability distribution to characterize failure. Instead, the author, who has been a reliability engineer since 1970, focuses on those probability distributions that more accurately describe the true behavior of failure. He emphasizes failure that results from wear, while considering systems, the individual components within those systems, and the environmental forces exerted on them.
Hardcover: 497 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 1^st edition (April 16, 2010)

Reliability Technology: Principles and Practice of Failure Prevention in Electronic Systems

Norman Pascoe

This book is a guide for achieving failure free equipment performance by applying practical processes and methods. It covers the essential requirements for product life cycle management and how to avoid common pitfalls that lead to failure. The author draws on his 40 years of experience in reliability technology and engineering, as well as his teaching at MIT, to provide clear and concise explanations of key concepts and examples. The book also includes graphical interpretations of mathematical models, diagrams, tables of physical constants, case studies and worked examples. This book is suitable for quality and reliability engineers, design, manufacturing process and environmental test engineers who want to improve their product performance and reliability.
Paperback: 500 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2008 edition (October 9, 2011)

Reliability: Management, Methods, and Mathematics

David K Lloyd, Myron Lipow

Originally published in 1962, this book includes:
- The importance of Reliability
- Management, Organization and Communication
- Problems and Activities of Planning and Operating a Reliability Program
- Reliability Data Systems
- The Mathematics of Reliability
- Basic Probability and Statistics
- Discrete and Continuous Distribution Models
- Reliability Estimation
- Reliability Models
- Reliability Demonstration and Decisions
- Reliability Growth Models
- Experimentation and Testing
- Statistical Designs for Reliability
- Examples of Reliability Evaluation and Demonstration Programs
Paperback: 589 pages
Publisher: Lloyd; 2nd edition (1977)

Repairable Systems Reliability: Modeling, Inference, Misconceptions and Their Causes

Harold Ascher, Harry Feingold

Coverage includes: bathtub curve, exponential distribution, force of mortality, interarrival, MTBF, number of failures, order statistics, point process, Poisson process, repairable systems, Weibull distribution.
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: CRC Press/Marcel Dekker, Inc. (October 9, 1984)

Statistical Methods for the Reliability of Repairable Systems

Steven E. Rigdon, Asit P. Basu

This book is a valuable resource for professionals who work with repairable systems and want to enhance their quality and reliability. It covers the probabilistic models and statistical methods that are specific to these systems, which are often ignored in the general reliability literature. The authors are well-known experts in reliability and statistics and provide a comprehensive and systematic treatment of the topic. They illustrate the concepts and methods with real data examples and exercises, and cover topics such as stochastic point processes, data analysis for single and multiple systems, graphical methods, estimation, testing, goodness-of-fit, and reliability prediction. The book also includes many graphs, tables, and references to help readers apply the methods to their own problems. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the reliability of repairable systems.
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (April 14, 2000)

Reliability in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering

Bernd Bertsche

Automotive and Mechanical Engineering draws together a wide spectrum of diverse and relevant applications and analyses on reliability engineering. This is distilled into this attractive and well documented volume and practising engineers are challenged with the formidable task of simultaneously improving reliability and reducing the costs and down-time due to maintenance. The volume brings together eleven chapters to highlight the importance of the interrelated reliability and maintenance disciplines.
Paperback: 500 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2008 edition (October 9, 2011)

Stochastic Models in Reliability

Terje Aven, Uwe Jensen

This book provides a comprehensive up-to-date presentation of some of the classical areas of reliability, based on a more advanced probabilistic framework using the modern theory of stochastic processes. This framework allows analysts to formulate general failure models, establish formulae for computing various performance measures, as well as determine how to identify optimal replacement policies in complex situations.
In this second edition of the book, two major topics have been added to the original version: copula models which are used to study the effect of structural dependencies on the system reliability; and maintenance optimization which highlights delay time models under safety constraints.
Hardcover: 297 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2nd ed. 2013 edition (August 5, 2013)

Systems Reliability and Failure Prevention

Herbert Hecht

This timely resource offers you a comprehensive, unified treatment of the techniques and practice of systems reliability and failure prevention, without the use of advanced mathematics. Featuring numerous, in-depth real-world examples, the book distills the author's many years of practical experience in designing and testing critical systems. The book helps you set reliability requirements for a new product, monitor compliance with these requirements during development and later life cycle phases, account for software failures in an integrated reliability assessment, and allocate a fixed reliability improvement budget to guide decisions by cost considerations and trade-offs.
Hardcover: 244 pages
Publisher: Artech House (November 30, 2003)

Reliability Engineering: A Life Cycle Approach

Edgar Bradley

Reliability Engineering - A Life Cycle Approach is based on the author's knowledge of systems and their problems from multiple industries, from sophisticated, first class installations to less sophisticated plants often operating under severe budget constraints and yet having to deliver first class availability. Taking a practical approach and drawing from the author's global academic and work experience, the text covers the basics of reliability engineering, from design through to operation and maintenance. Examples and problems are used to embed the theory, and case studies are integrated to convey real engineering experience and to increase the student's analytical skills. Additional subjects such as failure analysis, the management of the reliability function, systems engineering skills, project management requirements and basic financial management requirements are covered. Linear programming and financial analysis are presented in the context of justifying maintenance budgets and retrofits.
Print Length: 392 pages
Publisher: CRC Press (November 3, 2016)

Springer Series in Reliability Engineering (39 books)

Various

Maintenance Theory of Reliability
Warranty Management and Product Manufacture
Risk Management: With Applications from the Offshore Petroleum Industry
Measurement Uncertainty: An Approach via the Mathematical Theory of Evidence
Product Reliability: Specification and Performance
Mining Equipment Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety
Engineering Decisions for Life Quality: How Safe is Safe Enough?
Applications of Finite Element Methods for Reliability Studies on ULSI Interconnections
Risk Navigation Strategies for Major Capital Projects: Beyond the Myth of Predictability
Warranty Data Collection and Analysis
Bayesian Inference for Probabilistic Risk Assessment: A Practitioner's Guidebook
Thermal Power Plant Performance Analysis
Atomic Information Technology: Safety and Economy of Nuclear Power Plants
Stochastic Analysis of Offshore Steel Structures: An Analytical Appraisal
The Monte Carlo Simulation Method for System Reliability and Risk Analysis
Principles of Loads and Failure Mechanisms: Applications in Maintenance, Reliability and Design
Extended Warranties, Maintenance Service and Lease Contracts: Modeling and Analysis for Decision-Making
Random Maintenance Policies
Game Theoretic Analysis of Congestion, Safety and Security: Networks, Air Traffic and Emergency Departments
Risk Management of Non-Renewable Energy Systems
Publisher: Springer

Stochastic Reliability and Maintenance Modeling

Tadashi Dohi (Editor), Toshio Nakagawa (Editor)

In honor of the work of Professor Shunji Osaki, Stochastic Reliability and Maintenance Modeling provides a comprehensive study of the legacy of and ongoing research in stochastic reliability and maintenance modeling. Including associated application areas such as dependable computing, performance evaluation, software engineering, communication engineering, distinguished researchers review and build on the contributions over the last four decades by Professor Shunji Osaki.
Fundamental yet significant research results are presented and discussed clearly alongside new ideas and topics on stochastic reliability and maintenance modeling to inspire future research. Across 15 chapters readers gain the knowledge and understanding to apply reliability and maintenance theory to computer and communication systems. Stochastic Reliability and Maintenance Modeling is ideal for graduate students and researchers in reliability engineering, and workers, managers and engineers engaged in computer, maintenance and management works.
Hardcover: 360 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2013 edition (April 19, 2013)

Data Analysis

The New Weibull Handbook: Reliability and Statistical Analysis for Predicting Life, Safety, Supportability, Risk, Cost and Warranty Claims

Dr. Robert Abernethy

The fifth edition features new technology: goodness of fit; critical correlation coefficient, likelihood ratio and Anderson-Darling; Crow-AMSAA modeling; latest methods from the new IEC standards; life cycle costs; graphical repair analysis; useful life data analysis; methods for interval and grouped data.
Spiral-bound: 350 pages
Publisher: Dr. Robert Abernethy; 5th edition (November 1, 2006)

The Weibull Bible: Grasping Analysis for Engineers & Scientists

Paul F. Watson

The Weibull Bible by Paul F. Watson is a book that teaches Weibull statistical analysis for various fields of study. It shows how to use Weibull methods when normal methods are not suitable. It also introduces new and powerful methods such as the Linear Conjecture. The book explains the concepts and logic behind Weibull methods with simple examples and without complex math. The math details are given in the appendices.
The book covers the following topics:
- Stochastic processes and data
- Probability Density and Cumulative Density Functions
- Weibull Plot method
- Two and three parameter Weibull equations
- Predictions using Weibull equations
- Reliability & Maintainability Engineering with Weibull Analysis
- Weibull Software Introduction
The book is designed for readers who have taken Calculus I, know the Standard Normal distribution, and can use spreadsheets.
Paperback: 294 pages
Publisher: Paul Watson (June 1, 2022)

The Weibull Analysis Handbook

Bryan Dodson

The purpose of this book is to provide practitioners with the tools necessary to utilize the Weibull distribution for modeling, analysis and problem solving. The book includes both basic and advanced concepts. The underlying theme of keeping the presentations simple was followed throughout the book. Thus, very little mathematical theory is presented. Step by step examples are used to illustrate each technique presented. Practitioners will find easy to follow roadmaps guiding them through every step of an analysis. Since most practitioners are more interested in results rather than how to perform calculations, the majority of roadmaps have been incorporated into a computer program contained on an accompanying disk (Windows 95 or later). In most cases, Microsoft Excel solutions to the examples are also included on an accompanying disk.
This second edition includes more explanation on the benefits and weaknesses of the competing methods for parameter estimation, and tips for which method to use in a given situation. A chapter has been added to address data sets with few or no failures. This chapter also includes a discussion of test design and an algorithm for financially optimizing durability tests.
Paperback: 184 pages
Publisher: ASQ Quality Press; 2nd edition (April 17, 2006)
Older Editions: 1^st

Fatigue testing and analysis of results

Waloddi Weibull

Covers fatigue testing methods, machines and equipment, bending, rotating bending, torsion, instruments and measuring devices, test specimens, factors affecting test results, planning of test programs and analysis of test results.
Hardcover: 305 pages
Publisher: Published for Advisory Group for Aeronautical Research and Development, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, by Pergamon Press; 1St Edition edition (1961)
Weibull's Original Paper: A Statistical Distribution Function of Wide Applicability

Statistical Methods for Reliability Data

William Q. Meeker, Luis A. Escobar, Francis G. Pascual

Statistical Methods for Reliability Data, Second Edition (SMRD2) is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the latest statistical methods for reliability data analysis and reliability test planning. The authors are experts in the field and present the most relevant and powerful techniques for solving practical problems in product reliability and related areas. SMRD2 covers maximum likelihood and Bayesian methods, graphical, numerical, and simulation-based methods, and various applications in reliability. SMRD2 also provides numerous exercises, data sets, R packages, Stan model codes, presentation slides, technical notes, and information about commercial software on the book's website. SMRD2 is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning and applying statistical methods for reliability data.
Hardcover: 704 pages
Publisher: Wiley; Second edition (December 29, 2021)
Older Editions: 1^st

How to Analyze Reliability Data

Wayne B. Nelson

This volume presents modern methods for extracting information from life tests and field data. These methods can be successfully used on a great variety of products by many who have just a working knowledge of basic statistics.
Includes: life distributions and concepts; graphical analysis of life data; numerical analysis of life data; other topics such as comparisons with hypothesis tests, system reliability, maintainability, availability, and Bayesian methods.
Paperback: 54 pages
Publisher: American Society for Quality; illustrated edition edition (November 1983)

Applied Life Data Analysis

Wayne B. Nelson

A practical guide to statistical methods for predicting product life and reliability, and comparing improvements in product manufacturing, design, and application. Describes the use of graphical methods, the method of maximum likelihood, censored data analysis, linear estimation, prediction methods, and methods for complete, singly censored, multiply censored, interval, and quantalresponse data. Techniques are illustrated with step-by-step, real-data numerical examples.
Paperback: 662 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1^st edition (December 22, 2003)
Older Editions: 1982

Recurrent Events Data Analysis for Product Repairs, Disease Recurrences, and Other Applications

Wayne B. Nelson

Survival data consist of a single event for each population unit, namely, end of life, which is modeled with a life distribution. In contrast, many applications involve repeated-events data, where a unit may accumulate any number of events over time. Examples include the number and cost of repairs of products, the number and treatment costs of recurrent disease episodes in patients, and the number of childbirths to statisticians. This applied book provides practitioners with basic nonparametric methods for such data, particularly the plot of the estimate of the population mean cumulative function (MCF), which yields most of the information sought. Recurrent Events Data Analysis for Product Repairs, Disease Recurrences, and Other Applications is the first book to present a simple, unified theory that includes data on costs or other 'values' of discrete events, not just the number of events.
Paperback: 163 pages
Publisher: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (January 1, 1987)

Analysis of Failure and Survival Data

Peter J. Smith

Analysis of Failure and Survival Data is an essential textbook for graduate-level students of survival analysis and reliability and a valuable reference for practitioners. It focuses on the many techniques that appear in popular software packages, including plotting product-limit survival curves, hazard plots, and probability plots in the context of censored data. The author integrates S-Plus and Minitab output throughout the text, along with a variety of real data sets so readers can see how the theory and methods are applied. He also incorporates exercises in each chapter that provide valuable problem-solving experience.
In addition to all of this, the book also brings to light the most recent linear regression techniques. Most importantly, it includes a definitive account of the Buckley-James method for censored linear regression, found to be the best performing method when a Cox proportional hazards method is not appropriate.
Applying the theories of survival analysis and reliability requires more background and experience than students typically receive at the undergraduate level. Mastering the contents of this book will help prepare students to begin performing research in survival analysis and reliability and provide seasoned practitioners with a deeper understanding of the field.
Paperback: 264 pages
Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (February 26, 2002)

Statistical Models in Engineering

Gerald J. Hahn, Samuel S. Shapiro

A detailed treatment on the use of statistical models representing physical phenomena. Considers the relevance of the popular normal distribution models and the applicability of exponential distribution in reliability problems. Introduces and discusses the use of alternate models such as gamma, beta and Weibull distributions. Features expansive coverage of system performance and describes an exact method known as the transformation of variables. Deals with techniques on assessing the adequacy of a chosen model including both graphical and analytical procedures. Contains scores of illustrative examples, most of which have been adapted from actual problems.
Paperback: 376 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience (April 1, 1994)

Statistical Models and Methods for Lifetime Data

Joseph F. Lawless

A unified treatment of models and statistical methods used in the analysis of lifetime or response time data. Draws together the most important, up-to-date methods used in engineering, medical and the biological sciences, including parametric, distribution-free, nonparametric, and graphical methods. Numerical illustrations and examples involving real data demonstrate the application of each method to problems in areas such as reliability, product performance evaluation, clinical trials, and experimentation in the biomedical sciences.
Hardcover: 596 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1^st edition (January 22, 1982)

Methods for Statistical Analysis of Reliability and Life Data

Nancy R. Mann, Ray E. Schafer, Nozer D. Singpurwalla

Includes:
- Elements of probability theory
- Elements of statistical theory
- Statistical failure models
- Point and interval estimation procedures for lifetime distributions (failure models)
- Testing reliability hypotheses
- Goodness of fit, Monte Carlo, and distribution-free methods
- Bayes methods in reliability
- Accelerated life testing and related topics
- System reliability
Hardcover: 576 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 1974)

Practical Nonparametric Statistics

W. J. Conover

Now in its Third Edition, this classic text and reference book, written by a well-known Wiley author, is intended mainly for one-semester advanced undergraduate and undergrad/graduate introductory courses in nonparametric (or distribution free) statistics. The book will also appeal to applied research workers as a quick reference to the most useful nonparametric methods.
Hardcover: 584 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 3rd edition (December 14, 1999)
Older Editions: 2^nd

Reliability Analysis and Prediction with Warranty Data: Issues, Strategies, and Methods

Bharatendra K. Rai, Nanua Singh

Through simple, practical approaches, Reliability Analysis and Prediction with Warranty Data: Issues, Strategies, and Methods helps Six Sigma black belts and engineers successfully interpret warranty data to make accurate predictions. It discusses how to use this data to define and analyze field problems, provides guidelines for discovering the root causes for warranty cost reduction, and explores issues associated with warranty data and the approaches to overcome them.
The first part of the book presents an introduction to reliability analysis and prediction using warranty data and highlights the issues involved. The second section offers strategies and methods for obtaining component-level nonparametric hazard rate estimates that provide important clues toward probable root causes and that help reduce warranty costs. Focusing on the prediction of warranty performance, the final part deals with methodologies that assess the impact of changes in warranty limits and forecast warranty performance.
This user-friendly book shows how warranty data can support various levels of decision making to achieve reliable outcomes. Easily understood even for those with minimal statistical background, it includes objectives and summaries in each chapter to enable quick review of the topics.
Paperback: 184 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (April 28, 2009)

Warranty Data Collection and Analysis

Wallace R. Blischke, M. Rezaul Karim, D. N. Prabhakar Murthy

Warranty Data Collection and Analysis deals with warranty data collection and analysis and the problems associated with these activities. The book is a both a research monograph and a handbook for practitioners. As a research monograph, it unifies the literature on warranty data collection and analysis, and presents the important results in an integrated manner. In the process, it highlights topics that require further research. As a handbook, it provides the essential methodology needed by practitioners involved with warranty data collection and analysis, along with extensive references to further results. Models and techniques needed for proper and effective analysis of data are included, together with guidelines for their use in warranty management, product improvement, and new product development.
Paperback: 592 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2011 edition (August 15, 2013)

Extended Warranties, Maintenance Service and Lease Contracts: Modeling and Analysis for Decision-Making

Wallace R. Blischke, M. Rezaul Karim, D. N. Prabhakar Murthy

Serving to unify the existing literature on extended warranties, maintenance service contracts and lease contracts, this book also presents a unique perspective on the topic focussed on cost analysis and decision-making from the perspectives of the parties involved.
Using a game theoretic approach together with mathematical modelling, results are presented in an integrated manner with key topics that require further research highlighted in order to serve as a starting point for researchers (engineers and statisticians) who are interested in doing further work in these areas.
Designed to assist practitioners (managers, engineers, applied statisticians) who are involved with extended warranties, maintenance service contracts and lease contracts, the book provides them with the models and techniques needed for proper cost analysis and effective decision-making,
The book is also suitable for use as a reference text in industrial engineering, applied statistics, operations research and management.
Hardcover: 399 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2014 edition (April 25, 2014)

Warranty Management and Product Manufacture

D. N. Prabhakar Murthy (Author), Wallace R. Blischke

The only recent book to cover "Stage 3" warranty management, linking strategic and operational aspects for manufactured products.
Shows how to make warranty management an effective tool for enhancing customer satisfaction.
Uses minimal mathematics and presents accounting and legal aspects of warranty management in an easily understandable style.
Written by two of the world's leading experts in warranty management.
Hardcover: 302 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2006 edition (August 3, 2005)

Warranty Cost Analysis

Wallace R. Blischke, M. Rezaul Karim, D. N. Prabhakar Murthy

Sequential Analysis

Abraham Wald

In 1943, while in charge of Columbia University's Statistical Research Group, Abraham Wald devised Sequential Design, an innovative statistical inference system. Because the decision to terminate an experiment is not predetermined, sequential analysis can arrive at a decision much sooner and with substantially fewer observations than equally reliable test procedures based on a predetermined number of observations. The system's immense value was immediately recognized, and its use was restricted to wartime research and procedures. In 1945, it was released to the public and has since revolutionized many aspects of statistical practice.
This book is Professor Wald's own description of the system. Part I contains a discussion of the general theory of the sequential probability ratio test, with comparisons to traditional statistical inference systems. Part II discusses applications that illustrate the general theory and raise points of theoretical interest specific to these applications. Part III outlines a possible approach to the problem of sequential multi-valued decisions and estimation. All three sections can be understood by readers with only a background in college algebra and a first course in calculus. Mathematical derivations of somewhat intricate nature appear in the appendix.
Sequential Analysis offers statistical researchers a time and money-saving approach, introduces students to one of the major systems in contemporary use, and presents those already acquainted with the system with valuable background information.
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (November 21, 2013)

How to Analyze Data With Simple Plots

Wayne B. Nelson

This booklet from the ASQ Statistics Division Basic References in Quality Control series explains how to make various plots and interpret them. The plots include: histograms and probability plots for information on a distribution; crossplots for relationships between variables and for variables as a function of time; and hazard plots for product life data. These simple methods are carefully explained with business and engineering data. Basic knowledge of the normal and Weibull distributions is needed for some parts of this booklet.
Paperback: 38 pages
Publisher: American Society for Quality (December 1979)

Testing

Next Generation HALT and HASS: Robust Design of Electronics and Systems

Kirk A. Gray, John J. Paschkewitz

Next Generation HALT and HASS is a book that introduces a new way of ensuring and improving the reliability of electronic systems. It shows how to use highly accelerated life test (HALT) and highly accelerated stress screen (HASS) to find and eliminate the weak points in the design and manufacturing process. It also explains why the traditional methods of reliability prediction based on statistics are not reliable and how to use physics-of-failure principles to guide the reliability development. The book covers the following topics:
- The limitations and pitfalls of failure prediction methods (FPM) and how they can lead to false confidence and costly failures.
- The principles and practices of HALT and HASS, which are empirical methods of discovering the operational stress limits of electronic systems and components.
- The physics of HALT and HASS, which reveal the root causes of failures and the interactions between hardware and software in digital systems.
- The applications of HALT and HASS to various types of electronic systems, such as power supplies, printed circuit boards, connectors, sensors, actuators, etc.
- The opportunities and challenges of using HALT and HASS data for prognostics and health management (PHM) of electronic systems.
Next Generation HALT and HASS is a valuable resource for engineers, managers, researchers, and students who are involved in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of electronic systems. It provides a clear and practical guide to achieving higher reliability and lower cost in today's competitive market.
Hardcover: 296 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (May 23, 2016)

HALT, HASS, and HASA Explained: Accelerated Reliability Techniques

Harry W. McLean

This book is a comprehensive guide to accelerated reliability testing, a method that helps you design and produce high-reliability products faster and cheaper. You will learn how to use HALT to improve the robustness of your products before they go into production, and how to use HASS to screen them for defects during production. You will also discover three types of HASA, a production audit that can help you optimize your processes and reduce your costs. The author, Harry McLean, is an expert in accelerated reliability testing and has helped many companies achieve remarkable results in quality, warranty, and market share. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, this book will provide you with valuable information and insights that you can apply to your own products and projects.
Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: ASQ Quality Press; Revised edition (May 12, 2009)

Accelerated Testing: Statistical Models, Test Plans, and Data Analysis

Wayne B. Nelson

A benchmark text in the field, Accelerated Testing: Statistical Models, Test Plans, and Data Analysis offers engineers, scientists, and statisticians a reliable resource on the effective use of accelerated life testing to measure and improve product reliability. From simple data plots to advanced computer programs, the text features a wealth of practical applications and a clear, readable style that makes even complicated physical and statistical concepts uniquely accessible. A detailed index adds to its value as a reference source.
Paperback: 624 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1^st edition (September 21, 2004)
Older Editions: 1^st

Test Engineering: A Concise Guide to Cost-effective Design, Development and Manufacture

Patrick D. T. O'Connor

This book introduces modern test engineering methods and technologies for engineering products and systems. It shows how to balance assurance, cost and time in testing practices based on a consistent philosophy. It covers mechanical, electronics and software testing, including accelerated test. It also explains the causes of failures, the appropriate testing methods for different product life stages and the testing regulations and standards. This book is suitable for engineering students who want to learn the practical and concise descriptions of test engineering.
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (June 22, 2001)

Reliability and Life Testing Handbook, Vol. 1

Dimitri Kececioglu

The first volume in a comprehensive two volume series provides a wealth of information, procedures, tests, and illustrations helping engineers analyze time-to-failure data to ensure greater reliability in the products they design. Volume I delivers must-have information on a variety of distributions including Chi-Square, Exponential, Normal, Lognormal, Weibull, Gamma, and others. Coverage goes on to include vital testing methods and procedures such as tests of comparison for the Weibull Distribution, a step-by-step method for goodness-of-fit analysis, sudden death testing, and more. An ideal reference for reliability, product assurance, and test engineers.
Hardcover: 960 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall (December 1992)

Reliability and Life Testing Handbook, Vol. 2

Dimitri Kececioglu

Includes the binomial tests of comparison and information on Accept-Reject Tests, the Sequential Probability Ratio Test, Bayesian MTBF and Reliability Demonstration Tests, as well as other important accelerated tests such as Arrhenius, Eyriing, Bazovsky, and Inverse Power Law.
Hardcover: 877 pages
Publisher: DEStech Publications, Inc.; Revised edition (May 15, 2002)

Accelerated Testing: A Practitioner's Guide to Accelerated and Reliability Testing

Harry Schwab, Bryan Dodson

The application of accelerated testing theory is a difficult proposition, yet one that can result in considerable time and cost savings, as well as increasing a product's useful life. In Accelerated Testing: A Practitioner's Guide to Accelerated and Reliability Testing, readers are exposed to the latest, most practical knowledge available in this dynamic and important discipline. Authors Bryan Dodson and Harry Schwab draw on their considerable experience in the field to present comprehensive, insightful views in this book. Contents include: introduction and overview of accelerated and reliability testing fundamentals, models and equipment required for accelerated testing, numerous testing methods and real-world examples and an accompanying CD.
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: SAE International (March 31, 2006)

Accelerated Testing and Validation

Alex Porter

This book is a guide for engineers and managers who want to learn how to use testing and validation methods effectively throughout the product development process. It covers various tools and techniques that can help generate information in a timely and cost-effective manner. The author, Alex Porter, explains how to select the best methods for different situations and how to analyze the data to make sound decisions. The book also integrates a business perspective and shows how testing and validation can be economically justified.
Some of the topics covered in this book are:
- The time value of information
- Precise but useless data
- What not to know
- Accelerated testing methods
- Validation methods
- Test planning and management
- Case studies and examples
Paperback: 244 pages
Publisher: Newnes (June 18, 2004)

Accelerated Reliability and Durability Testing Technology

Lev M. Klyatis

This book provides engineers with the techniques and tools they need to use accelerated reliability testing (ART) and accelerated durability testing (ADT) as key factors to accurately predict a product's quality, reliability, durability, and maintainability during a given time, such as service life or warranty period. It covers new ideas and offers a unique approach to accurate simulation and integration of field inputs, safety, and human factors, as well as accelerated product development, as components of interdisciplinary systems engineering.
Hardcover: 432 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (January 11, 2012)

HALT and HASS, Accelerated Reliability Engineering

Gregg K. Hobbs

Discusses HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Tests) and HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screens) which were conceived by the author. Provides coverage of the methods and engineering principles behind this approach.
Paperback: 229 pages
Publisher: Hobbs Engineering Corporation (2005)
Older Editions: 1^st

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Design and Analysis of Experiments

Douglas C. Montgomery

The eighth edition of this best selling text continues to help senior and graduate students in engineering, business, and statistics-as well as working practitioners-to design and analyze experiments for improving the quality, efficiency and performance of working systems.
The eighth edition of Design and Analysis of Experiments maintains its comprehensive coverage by including: new examples, exercises, and problems (including in the areas of biochemistry and biotechnology); new topics and problems in the area of response surface; new topics in nested and split-plot design; and the residual maximum likelihood method is now emphasized throughout the book.
Continuing to place a strong focus on the use of the computer, this edition includes software examples taken from the four most dominant programs in the field: Design-Expert, Minitab, JMP, and SAS.
Hardcover: 752 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 8 edition (April 10, 2012)

DOE Simplified: Practical Tools for Effective Experimentation

Mark J. Anderson

The book explains simple methods for collecting and displaying data and presents comparative experiments for testing hypotheses. Discussing how to block the sources of variation from your analysis, it looks at two-level factorial designs and covers analysis of variance. It also details a four-step planning process for designing and executing experiments that takes statistical power into consideration.This edition includes a major revision of the software that accompanies the book (via download) and sets the stage for introducing experiment designs where the randomization of one or more hard-to-change factors can be restricted. Along these lines, it includes a new chapter on split plots and adds coverage of a number of recent developments in the design and analysis of experiments.Readers have access to case studies, problems, practice experiments, a glossary of terms, and a glossary of statistical symbols, as well as a series of dynamic online lectures that cover the first several chapters of the book.
Hardcover: 252 pages
Publisher: Productivity Press; 3 edition (August 15, 2017)

Optimal Design of Experiments: A Case Study Approach

Peter Goos, Bradley Jones

This book demonstrates the utility of the computer-aided optimal design approach using real industrial examples. These examples address questions such as the following:
- How can I do screening inexpensively if I have dozens of factors to investigate?
- What can I do if I have day-to-day variability and I can only perform 3 runs a day?
- How can I do RSM cost effectively if I have categorical factors?
- How can I design and analyze experiments when there is a factor that can only be changed a few times over the study?
- How can I include both ingredients in a mixture and processing factors in the same study?
- How can I design an experiment if there are many factor combinations that are impossible to run?
- How can I make sure that a time trend due to warming up of equipment does not affect the conclusions from a study?
- How can I take into account batch information in when designing experiments involving multiple batches?
- How can I add runs to a botched experiment to resolve ambiguities?
While answering these questions the book also shows how to evaluate and compare designs. This allows researchers to make sensible trade-offs between the cost of experimentation and the amount of information they obtain.
Hardcover: 304 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 15, 2011)

Applied Linear Statistical Models

Michael H. Kutner, John Neter, Christopher J. Nachtsheim, William Li

There are two approaches to undergraduate and graduate courses in linear statistical models and experimental design in applied statistics. One is a two-term sequence focusing on regression followed by ANOVA/Experimental design. Applied Linear Statistical Models serves that market. It is offered in business, economics, statistics, industrial engineering, public health, medicine, and psychology departments in four-year colleges and universities, and graduate schools. Applied Linear Statistical Models is the leading text in the market. It is noted for its quality and clarity, and its authorship is first-rate. The approach used in the text is an applied one, with an emphasis on understanding of concepts and exposition by means of examples. Sufficient theoretical foundations are provided so that applications of regression analysis can be carried out comfortably. The fourth edition has been updated to keep it current with important new developments in regression analysis.
Paperback: 1394 pages
Publisher: Mc Graw Hill India; 5ed edition (2013)
Older Editions: 2004, 1996, 1990, 1985

Statistics for Experimenters: An Introduction to Design, Data Analysis, and Model Building

George E.P. Box, William G. Hunter, J. Stuart Hunter

This book introduces statistics for scientists and engineers who want to apply it in their research. It shows how statistics can help them design and analyze experiments effectively and draw valid conclusions from data. It also explains the scientific method and its role in statistical thinking.
The book assumes only basic mathematics and does not use complex formulas. It gives many examples and exercises (with answers) to illustrate the statistical methods. It also warns about common pitfalls and mistakes that can invalidate the results of experiments.
The book covers both basic and advanced topics in statistics, such as time series analysis, response surface methods, regression analysis, error transmission, and model-building. It uses simple language and avoids technical jargon. The authors are experienced statisticians who have worked with many scientific and engineering problems.
Hardcover: 653 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (1978)

Student Solutions Manual Design and Analysis of Experiments, 8e Student Solutions Manual

Douglas C. Montgomery, Lisa Custer, Daniel R. McCarville

The eighth edition of "Design and Analysis of Experiments" continues to provide extensive and in-depth information on engineering, business, and statistics-as well as informative ways to help readers design and analyze experiments for improving the quality, efficiency and performance of working systems. Furthermore, the text maintains its comprehensive coverage by including: new examples, exercises, and problems (including in the areas of biochemistry and biotechnology); new topics and problems in the area of response surface; new topics in nested and split-plot design; and the residual maximum likelihood method is now emphasized throughout the book.
Paperback: 248 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 8 edition (August 28, 2012)

Introduction to Design and Analysis of Experiments

George W. Cobb

Introduction to Design and Analysis of Experiments explains how to choose sound and suitable design structures and engages students in understanding the interpretive and constructive natures of data analysis and experimental design. Cobb's approach allows students to build a deep understanding of statistical concepts over time as they analyze and design experiments. The field of statistics is presented as a matrix, rather than a hierarchy, of related concepts. Developed over years of classroom use, this text can be used as an introduction to statistics emphasizing experimental design or as an elementary graduate survey course.
Paperback: 832 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (June 10, 2008)

Design of Experiments with MINITAB

Paul G. Mathews

Contents: Graphical presentation of data; inferential statistics, DOE language and concepts, experiments for one-way classifications, experiments for multi-way classifications, advanced ANOVA topics, linear regression, two-level factorial experiments, fractional factorial experiments and response-surface experiments.
Hardcover: 499 pages
Publisher: Amer Society for Quality (October 31, 2004)

Design of Experiments for Engineers and Scientists

Jiju Antony

The tools and technique used in the Design of Experiments (DOE) have been proved successful in meeting the challenge of continuous improvement over the last 15 years. However, research has shown that applications of these techniques in small and medium-sized manufacturing companies are limited due to a lack of statistical knowledge required for their effective implementation. Although many books have been written in this subject, they are mainly by statisticians, for statisticians and not appropriate for engineers.
Design of Experiments for Engineers and Scientists overcomes the problem of statistics by taking a unique approach using graphical tools. The same outcomes and conclusions are reached as by those using statistical methods and readers will find the concepts in this book both familiar and easy to understand. The book treats Planning, Communication, Engineering, Teamwork and Statistical Skills in separate chapters and then combines these skills through the use of many industrial case studies. Design of Experiments forms part of the suite of tools used in Six Sigma.
Paperback: 152 pages
Publisher: Butterworth Heinemann; 1^st edition (November 7, 2003)

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Reliability Improvement with Design of Experiment

Lloyd Condra

A guide to implementing and operating a practical reliability program using carefully designed experiments to provide information quickly, efficiently and cost effectively. It emphasizes real world solutions to daily problems. The second edition contains a special expanded section demonstrating how to combine accelerated testing with design of experiments for immediate improvement.
Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 2^nd edition (April 19, 2001)

Simulation

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Simulation with Arena

W. David Kelton, Randall P. Sadowski, Nancy B. Zupick

Simulation with Arena provides a comprehensive treatment of simulation using industry-standard Arena software. The textbook begins by having the reader develop simple high-level models, and then progresses to advanced modeling and analysis. Statistical design and analysis of simulation experiments is integrated with the modeling chapters, reflecting the importance of mathematical modeling of these activities. An informal, tutorial writing style is used to aid the beginner in fully understanding the ideas and topics presented. The academic version of Arena and example files are also available through the book's website.
Hardcover: 656 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 6^th edition (January 24, 2014)
Video: Author Interview
W. David Kelton Website

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Discrete-Event System Simulation

Jerry Banks, John S. Carson II, Barry L. Nelson, David M. Nicol

Discrete Event System Simulation is ideal for junior- and senior-level simulation courses in engineering, business, or computer science. It is also a useful reference for professionals in operations research, management science, industrial engineering, and information science.
Paperback: 640 pages
Publisher: Pearson; 5^th edition (July 6, 2009)
Video: Why Good Simulations Go Bad
Video: Exploiting Uncertainty and Error to Accelerate Simulations

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Simulation Modeling and Analysis

Averill M. Law

Simulation Modeling and Analysis provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art, and technically correct treatment of all important aspects of a simulation study. The book strives to make this material understandable by the use of intuition and numerous figures, examples, and problems. It is equally well suited for use in university courses, simulation practice, and self-study. The book is widely regarded as the "bible" of simulation and now has more than 155,000 copies in print, and has been cited more than 14,000 times. This textbook can serve as the primary text for a variety of courses.
Hardcover: 800 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 5^th edition (January 22, 2014)
Book Website
Video: Author Interview
Video: Design of Experiments for Simulation Modeling

Device Reliability

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Reliability and Failure of Electronic Materials and Devices

Milton Ohring, Lucian Kasprzak

Reliability and Failure of Electronic Materials and Devices is a well-established and well-regarded reference work offering unique, single-source coverage of most major topics related to the performance and failure of materials used in electronic devices and electronics packaging. With a focus on statistically predicting failure and product yields, this book can help the design engineer, manufacturing engineer, and quality control engineer all better understand the common mechanisms that lead to electronics materials failures, including dielectric breakdown, hot-electron effects, and radiation damage. This new edition adds cutting-edge knowledge gained both in research labs and on the manufacturing floor, with new sections on plastics and other new packaging materials, new testing procedures, and new coverage of MEMS devices.
Covers all major types of electronics materials degradation and their causes, including dielectric breakdown, hot-electron effects, electrostatic discharge, corrosion, and failure of contacts and solder joints.
- New updated sections on "failure physics," on mass transport-induced failure in copper and low-k dielectrics, and on reliability of lead-free/reduced-lead solder connections.
- New chapter on testing procedures, sample handling and sample selection, and experimental design.
- Coverage of new packaging materials, including plastics and composites.
Hardcover: 758 pages
Publisher: Academic Press; 2^nd edition (November 4, 2014)
Older Editions: 1^st

105

Printed Circuits Handbook

Clyde F. Coombs, Jr., Happy T. Holden

The new edition of this essential guide provides time-saving tools for success in the area of printed circuit supply chain management, including an entire new section on the elements of design, supplier identification and qualification, process control, product acceptance processes, and quality and reliability specification and assurance. Written by a team of experts from around the world, this encyclopedic resource has been thoroughly revised and expanded to include the latest printed circuit tools and technologies - from design to fabrication. Hundreds of illustrations and charts demonstrate key concepts, and valuable tables provide quick and easy access to essential information.
This new edition of the most trusted guide to printed circuits includes:
- Introduction to Printed Circuits
- Supply Chain Management
- Lead-Free Materials and Processes
- Engineering and Design of Printed Circuits
- Base Materials for All Applications
- Fabrication Processes
- High Density Interconnection
- Bare Board Testing
- Assembly Processes
- Soldering Materials and Processes
- Non-Solder Interconnection
- Quality Specification and Assessment
- Reliability Prediction and Assessment
- Assembly Testing
- Repair and Rework
- Flexible Circuits
Hardcover: 1648 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 7 edition (March 9, 2016)
Older Editions: 2007, 2001, 1995, 1988
Video: Author Interview

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Reliability of Electronic Components: A Practical Guide to Electronic Systems Manufacturing

Titu I. Bajenescu, Marius I. Bazu

The objective of this book is to better understand why components fail, addressing the needs of engineers who will apply reliability principles in design, manufacture, testing, and field service. It so contributes to new approaches and the development of electronic and telecommunications component reliability. As a reference source, it summarizes the knowledge on failure modes, degradation and mechanisms, including a survey of accelerated testing, achieving better reliability, total quality topics, screening tests and prediction methods. A detailed index, a glossary, acronym lists, reliability dictionaries and a rich specific bibliography round the benefit offered by the book. The technical level suites to senior and graduate students, as well as to experts and managers in industries.
Hardcover: 509 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1^st edition (May 28, 1999)

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Component Reliability for Electronic Systems

Titu-Marius I. Bajenescu, Marius I Bazu

The main reason for the premature breakdown of todays electronic products (computers, cars, tools, appliances, etc.) is the failure of the components used to build these products. Today professionals are looking for effective ways to minimize the degradation of electronic components to help ensure longer-lasting, more technically sound products and systems. This practical book offers engineers specific guidance on how to design more reliable components and build more reliable electronic systems. Professionals learn how to optimize a virtual component prototype, accurately monitor product reliability during the entire production process, and add the burn-in and selection procedures that are the most appropriate for the intended applications. Moreover, the book helps system designers ensure that all components are correctly applied, margins are adequate, wear-out failure modes are prevented during the expected duration of life, and system interfaces cannot lead to failure.
Hardcover: 685 pages
Publisher: Artech House Publishers (October 1, 2009)

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Factors Governing Tin Whisker Growth

Erika R. Crandall

Tin (Sn) whiskers are electrically conductive, single crystal eruptions that grow from Sn film surfaces. Their high aspect ratio presents reliability problems for the electronics industry due to bridging and metal arcing, leading to malfunctions and catastrophic failures in many electronic systems (including satellite and defense sectors). Due to legislation in the EU, Japan, and the U.S., mandating a gradual shift from lead (Pb)-based to lead-free solders and board finishes, there has been a reemergence of Sn whiskers. Continuing reports of Sn whisker induced failures coupled with the lack of an industry-accepted understanding of whisker growth and/or test methods to identify whisker prone products has made pure/high Sn substitutes a risky proposition in high reliability systems.
This thesis is designed to clarify and control the fundamental mechanisms that govern whisker formation. The research focuses on reproducible "laboratory" created whiskers under a variety of rigorously controlled environmental factors such as film thickness, film stress, substrate material, gas environment, and humidity exposure, which are known to play a significant role in whisker production. The ultimate question of how to impede and/or prevent whisker growth is also addressed and shows that whisker prevention is possible via hard metal capping films, which are impenetrable by whiskers.
Hardcover: 136 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2013 edition (August 15, 2013)

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Solder Joint Reliability Assessment: Finite Element Simulation Methodology

Mohd N. Tamin, Norhashimah M. Shaffiar

This book presents a systematic approach in performing reliability assessment of solder joints using Finite Element (FE) simulation. Essential requirements for FE modelling of an electronic package or a single reflowed solder joint subjected to reliability test conditions are elaborated. These cover assumptions considered for a simplified physical model, FE model geometry development, constitutive models for solder joints and aspects of FE model validation. Fundamentals of the mechanics of solder material are adequately reviewed in relation to FE formulations. Concept of damage is introduced along with deliberation of cohesive zone model and continuum damage model for simulation of solder/intermetalic compound (IMC) interface and bulk solder joint failure, respectively. Applications of the deliberated methodology to selected problems in assessing reliability of solder joints are demonstrated. These industry-defined research-based problems include solder reflow cooling, temperature cycling and mechanical fatigue of a ball grid array (BGA) package, Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) board-level drop test and mechanisms of solder joint fatigue. Emphasis is placed on accurate quantitative assessment of solder joint reliability through basic understanding of the mechanics of materials as interpreted from results of FE simulations. The FE simulation methodology is readily applicable to numerous other problems in mechanics of materials and structures.
Paperback: 174 pages
Publisher: Springer; Softcover reprint of the original 1^st edition, 2014 edition (September 3, 2016)

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Materials and Failures in MEMS and NEMS

Atul Tiwari (Editor), Baldev Raj (Editor)

The fabrication of MEMS has been predominately achieved by etching the polysilicon material. However, new materials are in large demands that could overcome the hurdles in fabrication or manufacturing process. Although, an enormous amount of work being accomplished in the area, most of the information is treated as confidential or privileged. It is extremely hard to find the meaningful information for the new or related developments. This book is a collection of chapters written by experts in MEMS and NEMS technology. Chapters are contributed on the development of new MEMS and NEMS materials as well as on the properties of these devices. Important properties such as residual stresses and buckling behavior in the devices are discussed as separate chapters. Various models have been included in the chapters that studies the mode and mechanism of failure of the MEMS and NEMS.
This book is meant for the graduate students, research scholars and engineers who are involved in the research and developments of advanced MEMS and NEMS for a wide variety of applications. Critical information has been included for the readers that will help them in gaining precise control over dimensional stability, quality, reliability, productivity and maintenance in MEMS and NEMS. No such book is available in the market that addresses the developments and failures in these advanced devices.
Print Length: 432 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Scrivener; 1^st edition (September 11, 2015)

Power System Reliability

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Electric Power Distribution Reliability

Richard E. Brown

Due to its high impact on the cost of electricity and its direct correlation with customer satisfaction, distribution reliability continues to be one of the most important topics in the electric power industry. Continuing in the unique tradition of the bestselling first edition, Electric Power Distribution Reliability, Second Edition consolidates all pertinent topics on electric power distribution into one comprehensive volume balancing theory, practical knowledge, and real world applications.
Updated and expanded with new information on benchmarking, system hardening, underground conversion, and aging infrastructure, this timely reference enables you to:
- Manage aging infrastructure
- Harden electric power distribution systems
- Avoid common benchmarking pitfalls
- Apply effective risk management
The electric power industry will continue to make distribution system reliability and customer-level reliability a top priority. Presenting a wealth of useful knowledge, Electric Power Distribution Reliability, Second Edition remains the only book that is completely dedicated to this important topic.
Hardcover: 504 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 2^nd edition (September 9, 2008)

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Power Distribution System Reliability: Practical Methods and Applications

Ali A. Chowdhury, Don O. Koval

A practical, hands-on approach to power distribution system reliability. As power distribution systems age, the frequency and duration of consumer interruptions will increase significantly. Now more than ever, it is crucial for students and professionals in the electrical power industries to have a solid understanding of designing the reliable and cost-effective utility, industrial, and commercial power distribution systems needed to maintain life activities (e.g., computers, lighting, heating, cooling, etc.).
This books fills the void in the literature by providing readers with everything they need to know to make the best design decisions for new and existing power distribution systems, as well as to make quantitative "cost vs. reliability" trade-off studies.
Hardcover: 560 pages
Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press; 1^st edition (March 30, 2009)

113

Reliability Evaluation of Power Systems

Roy Billinton, Ronald N. Allan

This book is a sequel to Reliability Evaluation of Engineering Systems: Concepts and Techniques, written by the same authors and published by Pitman Books in January 1983. As a sequel, this book is intended to be considered and read as the second of two volumes rather than as a text that stands on its own. For this reason, readers who are not familiar with basic reliability modeling and evaluation should either first read the companion volume or, at least, read the two volumes side by side. Those who are already familiar with the basic concepts and only require an extension of their knowledge into the power system problem area should be able to understand the present text with little or no reference to the earlier work. In order to assist readers, the present book refers frequently to the first volume at relevant points, citing it simply as Engineering Systems.
Hardcover: 514 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1996 edition (August 31, 1996)

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Reliability Assessment of Electric Power Systems Using Monte Carlo Methods

Roy Billinton, Wenyuan Li

The application of quantitative reliability evaluation in electric power systems has now evolved to the point at which most utilities use these techniques in one or more areas of their planning, design, and operation. Most of the techniques in use are based on analytical models and resulting analytical evaluation procedures. Improvements in and availability of high-speed digital computers have created the opportunity to analyze many of these problems using stochastic simulation methods and over the last decade there has been increased interest in and use made of Monte Carlo simulation in quantitative power system reliability assessment. Monte Carlo simulation is not a new concept and recorded applications have existed for at least 50 years. However, localized high-speed computers with large-capacity storage have made Monte Carlo simulation an available and sometimes preferable option for many power system reliability applications. Monte Carlo simulation is also an integral part of a modern undergraduate or graduate course on reliability evaluation of general engineering systems or specialized areas such as electric power systems. It is hoped that this textbook will help formalize the many existing applications of Monte Carlo simulation and assist in their integration in teaching programs. This book presents the basic concepts associated with Monte Carlo simulation.
Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1994 edition (November 30, 1994)

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Electricity Reliability in the United States: Select Research

Emmanuel Martinez (Editor)

Since the 1960s, the U.S. electric power system has experienced a major blackout about once every 10 years. Each has been a vivid reminder of the importance society places on the continuous availability of electricity and has led to calls for changes to enhance reliability. At the root of these calls are judgements about what reliability is worth and how much should be paid to ensure it. In principle, comprehensive information on the actual reliability of the electric power system and on how proposed changes would affect reliability ought to help inform these judgements. Yet, comprehensive, national-scale information on the reliability of the U.S. electric power system is lacking. This book helps to address this gap by assessing trends in U.S. electricity reliability based on information reported by electric utilities on power interruptions experienced by their customers.
- An Examination of Temporal Trends in Electricity Reliability Based on Reports from U.S. Electric Utilities, Joseph H. Eto, Kristina Hamachi LaCommare, Peter Larsen, Annika Todd, Emily Fisher) pp. 1-58.
- Understanding Bulk Power Reliability: The Importance of Good Data and a Critical Review of Existing Sources, (Emily Fisher, Joseph H. Eto, Kristina Hamachi LaCommare, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) pp. 59-80
- Tracking the Reliability of the U.S. Electric Power System: An Assessment of Publicly Available Information Reported to State Public Utility Commissions, (Joseph H. Eto, Kristina Hamachi LaCommare, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) pp. 81-126
- Weather-Related Power Outages and Electric System Resiliency, (Richard J. Campbell, CRS) pp. 127-148
Hardcover: 154 pages
Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc (June 5, 2013)
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Failure Analysis

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How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic

Michael Jay Geier

Repair all kinds of electrical products, from modern digital gadgets to analog antiques, with help from this updated book. How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, Second Edition, offers expert insights, case studies, and step-by-step instruction from a lifelong electronics guru. Discover how to assemble your workbench, use the latest test equipment, zero in on and replace dead components, and handle reassembly. Instructions for specific devices, including stereos, MP3 players, digital cameras, flat-panel TVs, laptops, headsets, and mobile devices are also included in this do-it-yourself guide.
- Understand how electrical components work and why they fail
- Perform preliminary diagnoses based on symptoms
- Use test equipment, including digital multimeters, ESR meters, frequency counters, and oscilloscopes
- Interpret block, schematic, and pictorial diagrams
- Disassemble products and identify sections
- Analyze circuits, locate faults, and replace dead parts
- Re-establish connections and reassemble devices
Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education TAB; 2^nd edition (October 22, 2015)

117

Root Cause Analysis: The Core of Problem Solving and Corrective Action

Duke Okes

This book provides detailed steps for how to solve problems, focusing more heavily on the analytical process involved in finding the actual causes of problems. It does so using a large number of figures, diagrams, and tools useful for helping make our thinking visible. The primary focus is on solving repetitive problems, rather than performing investigations for major incidents/accidents. Most of the terminology used is everyday language and can therefore also be used for applications in their personal lives. Many of the examples will involve situations with which the reader will likely be familiar. The focus of the book not on statistics but instead on the logic of finding causes.
Hardcover: 200 pages
Publisher: ASQ Quality Press (March 10, 2009)

118

Root Cause Analysis: Simplified Tools and Techniques

Bjorn Andersen and Tom Fagerhaug

This updated and expanded edition discusses many different tools for root cause analysis and presents them in an easy-to-follow structure: a general description of the tool, its purpose and typical applications, the procedure when using it, an example of its use, a checklist to help you make sure if is applied properly, and different forms and templates (that can also be found on an accompanying CD-ROM). The examples used are general enough to apply to any industry or market. The layout of the book has been designed to help speed your learning. Throughout, the authors have split the pages into two halves: the top half presents key concepts using brief language - almost keywords - and the bottom half uses examples to help explain those concepts. A roadmap in the margin of every page simplifies navigating the book and searching for specific topics. The book is suited for employees and managers at any organizational level in any type of industry, including service, manufacturing, and the public sector. Contents: Chapter 1 Practical Problem Solving Chapter 2 Root Cause Analysis Chapter 3 Tools for Problem Understanding Chapter 4 Tools for Problem Cause Brainstorming Chapter 5 Tools for Problem Cause Data Collection Chapter 6 Tools for Problem Cause Data Analysis Chapter 7 Tools for Root Cause Identification Chapter 8 Tools for Root Cause Elimination Chapter 9 Tools for Solution Implementation Chapter 10 How to Select the Right Tool Chapter 11 Example Cases Further
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: ASQ Quality Press; 2nd edition (June 15, 2006)

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Root Cause Analysis Handbook: A Guide to Efficient and Effective Incident Investigation

Lee N. Vanden Heuvel, Donald K. Lorenzo, Randal L. Montgomery, Walter E. Hanson, James R. Rooney

Root Cause Analysis Handbook: A Guide to Effective Incident Investigation is a powerful tool that gives you a detailed step-by-step process for learning from experience. It includes step-by-step instructions, checklists, and forms for performing an analysis and enables users to effectively incorporate the methodology and apply it to a variety of situations. Using the structured techniques in the Root Cause Analysis Handbook, you will:
Understand why root causes are important.
Identify and define inherent problems.
Collect data for problem-solving.
Analyze data for root causes.
Generate practical recommendations.
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Rothstein Associates Inc.; 3 edition (July 7, 2008)

120

Root Cause Analysis Made Simple

Susan Lubell, Ricky Smith

Root Cause Analysis Made Simple covers the four fundamental steps to RCA:
- Quantify the magnitude of the problem - Why? When?
- Perform the analysis using the appropriate technique - Who? How?
- Develop a list of options for solving the problem
- Document the results and Implement recommended actions
This book provides an overview of RCA. It is intended to support you in understanding the business impact of preventing reoccurring failures and provide some tried-and-true practical approaches to conducting a root cause analysis.
Paperback: 62 pages
Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com (January 1, 2015)

121

Failure Analysis: A Practical Guide for Manufacturers of Electronic Components and Systems

Marius Bazu, Titu Bajenescu

Reliability engineers need practical orientation around the complex procedures involved in failure analysis. This guide acts as a tool for all advanced techniques, their benefits and vital aspects of their use in a reliability program. Using twelve complex case studies, the authors explain why failure analysis should be used with electronic components, when implementation is appropriate and methods for its successful use.
This practical yet comprehensive reference is useful for manufacturers and engineers involved in the design, fabrication and testing of electronic components, devices, ICs and electronic systems, as well as for users of components in complex systems wanting to discover the roots of the reliability flaws for their products.
Hardcover: 340 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (April 25, 2011)

122

Failure Analysis Made Simple: Bearings and Gears

Neville W. Sachs, P.E.

This book is a guide to the basic failure analysis of gears and bearings that can be used by almost everyone involved with machinery maintenance. It describes how the pieces function and the likely failure causes. Then gives outlined steps as to how the physical sources of most, certainly over 80%, of all mechanical failures can be solved in the field with a careful inspection.
Hardcover: 92 pages
Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com (July 17, 2015)

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Electronic Failure Analysis Handbook

Perry L. Martin

The Electronic Failure Analysis Handbook, you'll find top-to-bottom coverage of this rapidly developing field, encompassing breakthrough techniques and technologies for both components and systems reliability testing, performance evaluation, and liability avoidance. Absolutely essential to anyone concerned with electronic product development and testing, the Electronic Failure Analysis Handbook gives you ready-to-use, insider information on:
- state-of-the-art EFA techniques;
- the how's and why's of electronic failures;
- failure prediction;-
- warranty cost control;
- liability-costs and other issues.
Hardcover: 520 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1^st edition (February 28, 1999)

Bayesian Analysis

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Bayes' Rule: A Tutorial Introduction to Bayesian Analysis

James V Stone

Discovered by an 18th century mathematician and preacher, Bayes' rule is a cornerstone of modern probability theory. In this richly illustrated book, a range of accessible examples is used to show how Bayes' rule is actually a natural consequence of common sense reasoning. Bayes' rule is then derived using intuitive graphical representations of probability, and Bayesian analysis is applied to parameter estimation. As an aid to understanding, online computer code (in MatLab, Python and R) reproduces key numerical results and diagrams. The tutorial style of writing, combined with a comprehensive glossary, makes this an ideal primer for novices who wish to become familiar with the basic principles of Bayesian analysis.
Paperback: 174 pages
Publisher: Sebtel Press (June 4, 2013)
Other Versions: Bayes' Rule With MatLab, Bayes' Rule With Python, Bayes' Rule With R

125

Bayesian Data Analysis

Andrew Gelman, John B. Carlin, Hal S. Stern, David B. Dunson, Aki Vehtari, Donald B. Rubin

Now in its third edition, this classic book is widely considered the leading text on Bayesian methods, lauded for its accessible, practical approach to analyzing data and solving research problems. Bayesian Data Analysis, Third Edition continues to take an applied approach to analysis using up-to-date Bayesian methods. The authors all leaders in the statistics community introduce basic concepts from a data analytic perspective before presenting advanced methods. Throughout the text, numerous worked examples drawn from real applications and research emphasize the use of Bayesian inference in practice. New to the Third Edition:
Four new chapters on nonparametric modeling
Coverage of weakly informative priors and boundary-avoiding priors
Updated discussion of cross-validation and predictive information criteria
Improved convergence monitoring and effective sample size calculations for iterative simulation
Presentations of Hamiltonian Monte Carlo, variational Bayes, and expectation propagation
New and revised software code
Hardcover: 776 pages
Publisher: Academic Press; 2^nd edition (November 17, 2014)
Author Website
Video: Introduction to Bayesian Data Analysis and Stan

126

Statistical Rethinking: A Bayesian Course with Examples in R and Stan

Richard McElreath

Statistical Rethinking: A Bayesian Course with Examples in R and Stan builds readers' knowledge of and confidence in statistical modeling. Reflecting the need for even minor programming in today's model-based statistics, the book pushes readers to perform step-by-step calculations that are usually automated. This unique computational approach ensures that readers understand enough of the details to make reasonable choices and interpretations in their own modeling work.
The text presents generalized linear multilevel models from a Bayesian perspective, relying on a simple logical interpretation of Bayesian probability and maximum entropy. It covers from the basics of regression to multilevel models. The author also discusses measurement error, missing data, and Gaussian process models for spatial and network autocorrelation.
By using complete R code examples throughout, this book provides a practical foundation for performing statistical inference. Designed for both PhD students and seasoned professionals in the natural and social sciences, it prepares them for more advanced or specialized statistical modeling.
Web Resource: The book is accompanied by an R package (rethinking) that is available on the author's website and GitHub. The two core functions (map and map2stan) of this package allow a variety of statistical models to be constructed from standard model formulas.
Hardcover: 487 pages
Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC (December 21, 2015)
Video: Statisical Thinking Course Lectures , Statisical Thinking Course Slides

127

Doing Bayesian Data Analysis: A Tutorial with R, JAGS, and Stan

John K. Kruschke

The book begins with the basics, including essential concepts of probability and random sampling, and gradually progresses to advanced hierarchical modeling methods for realistic data. Included are step-by-step instructions on how to conduct Bayesian data analyses in the popular and free software R and WinBugs. New to this Edition (partial list): new programs in JAGS and Stan (there are now compact high-level scripts that make it easy to run the programs on your own data sets); new introductory material regarding the basic ideas of how Bayesian inference re-allocates credibility across possibilities; new chapters on the programming languages R, JAGS, and Stan; explanation of the concepts of Hamiltonian Monte Carlo; new emphasis on how Bayes' rule re-allocates credibility across parameter values from prior to posterior; Metropolis algorithm; Gibbs sampling; MCMC methods; hierarchical models; null hypothesis significance testing; Bayesian approaches to null value assessment; region of practical equivalence (ROPE); Savage-Dickey method; statistical power and sample size; sequential testing; generalized linear model; comparing two groups, along with explicit estimates of effect size; regression on a single metric predictor; quadratic trend; multiple linear regression; Bayesian variable; one-factor ANOVA-like analysis; logistic regression; multinomial logistic regression; ordinal data; examples with R programming language and JAGS software; comprehensive coverage of all scenarios addressed by non-Bayesian textbooks: t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and comparisons in ANOVA, multiple regression, and chi-square (contingency table analysis); R and JAGS computer programming code on website.
Hardcover: 776 pages
Publisher: Academic Press; 2^nd edition (November 17, 2014)
Older Editions: 1^st
Author Website
Author Blog
Videos

128

Data Analysis Using Regression and Multilevel/Hierarchical Models

Andrew Gelman, Jennifer Hill

Data Analysis Using Regression and Multilevel/Hierarchical Models is a comprehensive manual for the applied researcher who wants to perform data analysis using linear and nonlinear regression and multilevel models. The book introduces a wide variety of models, whilst at the same time instructing the reader in how to fit these models using available software packages. The book illustrates the concepts by working through scores of real data examples that have arisen from the authors' own applied research, with programming codes provided for each one. Topics covered include causal inference, including regression, poststratification, matching, regression discontinuity, and instrumental variables, as well as multilevel logistic regression and missing-data imputation. Practical tips regarding building, fitting, and understanding are provided throughout.
Paperback: 648 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1^st edition (December 18, 2006)
Author Website, Author Website, Book Website

129

Risk Assessment and Decision Analysis with Bayesian Networks

Norman Fenton

Since the first edition of this book published, Bayesian networks have become even more important for applications in a vast array of fields. This second edition includes new material on influence diagrams, learning from data, value of information, cybersecurity, debunking bad statistics, and much more. Focusing on practical real-world problem-solving and model building, as opposed to algorithms and theory, it explains how to incorporate knowledge with data to develop and use (Bayesian) causal models of risk that provide more powerful insights and better decision making than is possible from purely data-driven solutions.
- Provides all tools necessary to build and run realistic Bayesian network models
- Supplies extensive example models based on real risk assessment problems in a wide range of application domains provided; for example, finance, safety, systems reliability, law, forensics, cybersecurity and more
- Introduces all necessary mathematics, probability, and statistics as needed
- Establishes the basics of probability, risk, and building and using Bayesian network models, before going into the detailed applications
A dedicated website contains exercises and worked solutions for all chapters along with numerous other resources. The AgenaRisk software contains a model library with executable versions of all of the models in the book. Lecture slides are freely available to accredited academic teachers adopting the book on their course.
Hardcover: 660 pages
Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; 2 edition (September 12, 2018)
Older Editions: 2012
Author Website, Video, Using Bayes 1, Video, Using Bayes 2

130

A Student's Guide to Bayesian Statistics

Ben Lambert

Supported by a wealth of learning features, exercises, and visual elements as well as online video tutorials and interactive simulations, this book is the first student-focused introduction to Bayesian statistics.
Without sacrificing technical integrity for the sake of simplicity, the author draws upon accessible, student-friendly language to provide approachable instruction perfectly aimed at statistics and Bayesian newcomers. Through a logical structure that introduces and builds upon key concepts in a gradual way and slowly acclimatizes students to using R and Stan software, the book covers:
- An introduction to probability and Bayesian inference
- Understanding Bayes' rule
- Nuts and bolts of Bayesian analytic methods
- Computational Bayes and real-world Bayesian analysis
- Regression analysis and hierarchical methods
This unique guide will help students develop the statistical confidence and skills to put the Bayesian formula into practice, from the basic concepts of statistical inference to complex applications of analyses.
Hardcover: 520 pages
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd; 1 edition (August 22, 2018)

131

Reliability and Risk: A Bayesian Perspective

Nozer D. Singpurwalla

Reliability and Risk provides a comprehensive overview of the mathematical and statistical aspects of risk and reliability analysis, from a Bayesian perspective. This book sets out to change the way in which we think about reliability and survival analysis by casting them in the broader context of decision-making. This is achieved by:
Providing a broad coverage of the diverse aspects of reliability, including: multivariate failure models, dynamic reliability, event history analysis, non-parametric Bayes, competing risks, co-operative and competing systems, and signature analysis.
Covering the essentials of Bayesian statistics and exchangeability, enabling readers who are unfamiliar with Bayesian inference to benefit from the book.
Introducing the notion of "composite reliability", or the collective reliability of a population of items.
Discussing the relationship between notions of reliability and survival analysis and econometrics and financial risk.
Hardcover: 396 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (September 11, 2006)
Author Website

Prognostics

132

Prognostics and Health Management of Electronics

Michael G. Pecht (Editor), Myeongsu Kang (Editor)

A road map to the current challenges and available opportunities for the research and development of Prognostics and Health Management (PHM), this important work covers all areas of electronics and explains how to:
- assess methods for damage estimation of components and systems due to field loading conditions
- assess the cost and benefits of prognostic implementations
- develop novel methods for in situ monitoring of products and systems in actual life-cycle conditions
- enable condition-based (predictive) maintenance
- increase system availability through an extension of maintenance cycles and/or timely repair actions;
- obtain knowledge of load history for future design, qualification, and root cause analysis
- reduce the occurrence of no fault found (NFF)
- subtract life-cycle costs of equipment from reduction in inspection costs, downtime, and inventory
Prognostics and Health Management of Electronics also explains how to understand statistical techniques and machine learning methods used for diagnostics and prognostics. Using this valuable resource, electrical engineers, data scientists, and design engineers will be able to fully grasp the synergy between IoT, machine learning, and risk assessment.
Hardcover: 800 pages
Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press; 1^st edition (October 1, 2018)
Older Editions: 2008
Author Website, Author Website

133

Prognostics and Health Management: A Practical Approach to Improving System Reliability Using Condition-Based Data

Douglas Goodman, James P. Hofmeister, Ferenc Szidarovszky

Prognostics and Health Management provides an authoritative guide for an understanding of the rationale and methodologies of a practical approach for improving system reliability using conditioned-based data (CBD) to the monitoring and management of health of systems. This proven approach uses electronic signatures extracted from conditioned-based electrical signals, including those representing physical components, and employs processing methods that include data fusion and transformation, domain transformation, and normalization, canonicalization and signal-level translation to support the determination of predictive diagnostics and prognostics. Written by noted experts in the field, Prognostics and Health Management clearly describes how to extract signatures from conditioned-based data using conditioning methods such as data fusion and transformation, domain transformation, data type transformation and indirect and differential comparison. This important resource:
- Integrates data collecting, mathematical modelling and reliability prediction in one volume
- Contains numerical examples and problems with solutions that help with an understanding of the algorithmic elements and processes
- Presents information from a panel of experts on the topic
- Follows prognostics based on statistical modelling, reliability modelling and usage modelling methods
Written for system engineers working in critical process industries and automotive and aerospace designers, Prognostics and Health Management offers a guide to the application of condition-based data to produce signatures for input to predictive algorithms to produce prognostic estimates of functional health and life.
Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (June 17, 2019)

134

Prognostics and Health Management of Engineering Systems: An Introduction

Nam-Ho Kim, Dawn An, Joo-Ho Choi

This book introduces the methods for predicting the future behavior of a system's health and the remaining useful life to determine an appropriate maintenance schedule. The authors introduce the history, industrial applications, algorithms, and benefits and challenges of PHM (Prognostics and Health Management) to help readers understand this highly interdisciplinary engineering approach that incorporates sensing technologies, physics of failure, machine learning, modern statistics, and reliability engineering. It is ideal for beginners because it introduces various prognostics algorithms and explains their attributes, pros and cons in terms of model definition, model parameter estimation, and ability to handle noise and bias in data, allowing readers to select the appropriate methods for their fields of application.
Among the many topics discussed in-depth are:
- Prognostics tutorials using least-squares
- Bayesian inference and parameter estimation
- Physics-based prognostics algorithms including nonlinear least squares, Bayesian method, and particle filter
- Data-driven prognostics algorithms including Gaussian process regression and neural network
- Comparison of different prognostics algorithms
The authors also present several applications of prognostics in practical engineering systems, including wear in a revolute joint, fatigue crack growth in a panel, prognostics using accelerated life test data, fatigue damage in bearings, and more. Prognostics tutorials with a Matlab code using simple examples are provided, along with a companion website that presents Matlab programs for different algorithms as well as measurement data. Each chapter contains a comprehensive set of exercise problems, some of which require Matlab programs, making this an ideal book for graduate students in mechanical, civil, aerospace, electrical, and industrial engineering and engineering mechanics, as well as researchers and maintenance engineers in the above fields.
Hardcover: 347 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2017 edition (October 25, 2016)

135

Machinery Prognostics and Prognosis Oriented Maintenance Management

Jihong Yan

This book gives a complete presentatin of the basic essentials of machinery prognostics and prognosis oriented maintenance management, and takes a look at the cutting-edge discipline of intelligent failure prognosis technologies for condition-based maintenance.
- Presents an introduction to advanced maintenance systems, and discusses the key technologies for advanced maintenance by providing readers with up-to-date technologies
- Offers practical case studies on performance evaluation and fault diagnosis technology, fault prognosis and remaining useful life prediction and maintenance scheduling, enhancing the understanding of these technologies
- Pulls togeter recent developments and varying methods into one volume, complemented by practical examples to provide a complete reference
Hardcover: 375 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (February 2, 2015)

136

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) in Aerospace Structures

Fuh-Gwo Yuan (Editor)

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) in Aerospace Structures provides readers with the spectacular progress that has taken place over the last twenty years with respect to the area of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM). The widespread adoption of SHM could both significantly improve safety and reduce maintenance and repair expenses that are estimated to be about a quarter of an aircraft fleet's operating costs.
The SHM field encompasses transdisciplinary areas, including smart materials, sensors and actuators, damage diagnosis and prognosis, signal and image processing algorithms, wireless intelligent sensing, data fusion, and energy harvesting. This book focuses on how SHM techniques are applied to aircraft structures with particular emphasis on composite materials, and is divided into four main parts.
Part One provides an overview of SHM technologies for damage detection, diagnosis, and prognosis in aerospace structures. Part Two moves on to analyze smart materials for SHM in aerospace structures, such as piezoelectric materials, optical fibers, and flexoelectricity. In addition, this also includes two vibration-based energy harvesting techniques for powering wireless sensors based on piezoelectric electromechanical coupling and diamagnetic levitation. Part Three explores innovative SHM technologies for damage diagnosis in aerospace structures. Chapters within this section include sparse array imaging techniques and phase array techniques for damage detection. The final section of the volume details innovative SHM technologies for damage prognosis in aerospace structures.
This book serves as a key reference for researchers working within this industry, academic, and government research agencies developing new systems for the SHM of aerospace structures and materials scientists.
Hardcover: 514 pages
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 1 edition (March 31, 2016)

137

Fault Diagnosis and Sustainable Control of Wind Turbines: Robust Data-Driven and Model-Based Strategies

Silvio Simani, Saverio Farsoni

Fault Diagnosis and Sustainable Control of Wind Turbines: Robust Data-Driven and Model-Based Strategies discusses the development of reliable and robust fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant ("sustainable") control schemes by means of data-driven and model-based approaches. These strategies are able to cope with unknown nonlinear systems and noisy measurements. The book also discusses simpler solutions relying on data-driven and model-based methodologies, which are key when on-line implementations are considered for the proposed schemes. The book targets both professional engineers working in industry and researchers in academic and scientific institutions.
In order to improve the safety, reliability and efficiency of wind turbine systems, thus avoiding expensive unplanned maintenance, the accommodation of faults in their early occurrence is fundamental. To highlight the potential of the proposed methods in real applications, hardware-in-the-loop test facilities (representing realistic wind turbine systems) are considered to analyze the digital implementation of the designed solutions. The achieved results show that the developed schemes are able to maintain the desired performances, thus validating their reliability and viability in real-time implementations.
Paperback: 228 pages
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 1 edition (January 18, 2018)

138

An Introduction to Predictive Maintenance

R. Keith Mobley

This second edition of An Introduction to Predictive Maintenance helps plant, process, maintenance and reliability managers and engineers to develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance management program, providing proven strategies for regularly monitoring critical process equipment and systems, predicting machine failures, and scheduling maintenance accordingly.
Hardcover: 437 pages
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 2 edition (October 10, 2002)

139

Intelligent Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis for Engineering Systems

George Vachtsevanos, Frank L. Lewis, Michael Roemer, Andrew Hess, Biqing Wu

Expert guidance on theory and practice in condition-based intelligent machine fault diagnosis and failure prognosis. Intelligent Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis for Engineering Systems gives a complete presentation of basic essentials of fault diagnosis and failure prognosis, and takes a look at the cutting-edge discipline of intelligent fault diagnosis and failure prognosis technologies for condition-based maintenance. It thoroughly details the interdisciplinary methods required to understand the physics of failure mechanisms in materials, structures, and rotating equipment, and also presents strategies to detect faults or incipient failures and predict the remaining useful life of failing components. Case studies are used throughout the book to illustrate enabling technologies. The book offers material in a holistic and integrated approach that addresses the various interdisciplinary components of the field - from electrical, mechanical, industrial, and computer engineering to business management.
Hardcover: 316 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1^st edition (September 2, 2008)
Author Website, Author Website, Author Website
Author Technical Paper: Health Management System Design: Development, Simulation and Cost/Benefit Optimization

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

140

Reliability-Centered Maintenance

John Moubray

Initially developed by the aviation industry, RCM is rapidly becoming fundamental to the practice of maintenance management and is now in use at hundreds of industrial and service organizations around the world. This book provides an authoritative and practical explanation of what RCM is and how it can be applied. It is of vital importance to anyone concerned with productivity, quality, safety, and environmental integrity. Written by an expert in the field who has helped users apply RCM and its more modern derivative, RCM2, at more than 600 sites in 32 countries. The second edition includes more than 100 pages of new material on:
- condition monitoring
- the analysis of functions and failures
- human error
- the management of risk
- failure finding
- the measurement of maintenance performance
Hardcover: 448 pages
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; 2nd ed. edition (January 1, 1997)

141

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM): Implementation Made Simple

Neil Bloom

A properly implemented and managed RCM program can save millions in unscheduled maintenance and breakdowns. However, many have found the process daunting. Written by an expert with over 30 years of experience, this book introduces innovative approaches to simplify the RCM process such as: single vs. multiple failure analysis, hidden failures analysis, potentially critical components analysis, run-to-failure and the difference between redundant, standby, and backup functions. Included are real life examples of flawed preventive maintenance programs and how they led to disasters that could have easily been avoided. Also illustrated in detail, with real-life examples, is the step-by-step process for developing, implementing, and maintaining a premier classical RCM program. Senior management, middle management, supervisors, and craftsmen/technicians responsible for plant safety and reliability will find this book to be invaluable as a means for establishing a first class preventive maintenance program.
Hardcover: 312 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1^st edition (December 22, 2005)

142

Reliability Centered Maintenance: Unraveling the Mysteries

James Gehris

John Moubray's 1997 book Reliability Centered Maintenance outlined a comprehensive collection of the core principles and tenets of reliability centered maintenanceRcm. Originally developed in the 1970s, Rcm has since been adopted by major industries, including the United States military and the aviation industry. Nevertheless, while Moubray's Rcm2 provides an excellent academic description of topics associated with Rcm, there are a number of important questions and topics that have been left unaddressed in print. In Reliability Centered MaintenanceUnraveling the Mysteries, author James Gehris offers a diligent and comprehensive expansion and companion that provides questions beyond the traditional Rcm questions and definitions. With over thirty years of experience as a Us Marine Corps maintenance officer using Rcm concepts and approaches, Gehris provides a roadmap to help ensure that any Rcm analyses are properly conducted and comply with the Sae Ja1011 standard for Rcm.
Paperback: 226 pages
Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services (December 2, 2015)

143

Reliability Centered Maintenance using... RCM Blitz

Douglas Plucknett

Work alongside the author as he walks you through his step-by step method for applying Reliability Centered Maintenance, RCM Blitz, that focuses on manufacturing assets. RCM Blitz is a 5-part process, with an easy to follow flow diagram, that includes: 1. Up-Front Tasks - Those tasks required to ensure the success of the RCM Facilitators and Team. 2. Probability and Consequence - The steps needed to build the groundwork for understanding the importance of each individual failure mode and developing sound methods to prioritize RCM tasks. 3. Functions and Functional Failures - The to successful RCM analysis is understanding the importance of addressing maintenance at the functional failure level. 4. FMECA - The heart and soul of Reliability Centered Maintenance, this is where the work gets done, identifying failure modes, describing failure effects and developing tasks. 5. Follow-Up Tasks - These tasks are designed to help the team quickly move forward and drive the implementation of the RCM tasks. Follow-up is just as important as the analysis itself and like everything else it has a process.
Paperback: 158 pages
Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com Press; 2nd edition (November 21, 2011)

144

Reliability Centered Maintenance - Reengineered (RCM-R): Practical Optimization of the RCM Process

Jesus Sifonte, James V. Reyes-Picknell

This book provides an optimized approach to a successful method used for determining failure management policies for physical assets. It makes the original method more useful in a broad range of industries where asset criticality ranges from high to low. It addresses the RCM method and shortfalls in its application. It modifies the method to consider asset and failure mode criticality so that rigor is applied only where it is truly needed. It removes the sources of concern about RCM being overly rigorous and too labor intensive without compromizing on its ability to deliver a tailored failure management program for physical assets sensitive to their operational context and application.
Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: Productivity Press (April 10, 2017)

145

NAVSEA Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) Handbook

U.S. Navy

This handbook provides Navy maintenance practitioners a reference document for applying the
principles of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) to the evaluation of both new and well established
ship planned maintenance system (PMS) preventive maintenance requirements. It is
intended as a supplement to the Naval Sea Systems Command Reliability-Centered Maintenance-based
certification program for those who develop, modify, review and authorize Planned Maintenance System
tasks for Navy ships, systems, and equipment. The handbook introduces basic principles of maintenance
and illustrates how these principles establish rules for good maintenance tasks. It describes how these
rules are used to develop maintenance requirements and associated documentation for new systems and
equipment as well as to evaluate and improve the quality and effectiveness of well-established
maintenance programs.
Requirements for analysis of preventive maintenance requirements and for development of associated
support documentation are defined in MIL-P-24534A, “Planned Maintenance System: development of
Maintenance Requirement Cards, Maintenance Index Pages, and Associated Documentation.
File Size: 1629 KB
Publication Date: February 25, 2015
Free Download: NAVSEA Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) Handbook

146

TM 5-698-2: Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) for Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Facilities

United States Department of the Army

The purpose of this technical manual is provide facility managers with the information and procedures
necessary to develop and update a preventive maintenance (PM) program for their facilities that is based
on the reliability characteristics of equipment and components and cost. Such a PM program will help to
achieve the highest possible level of facility availability at the minimum cost.
Paperback: 100 pages
Publisher: Scholar's Choice (February 16, 2015)
Free Download: TM 5-698-2: Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) for Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Facilities

147

Applied Reliability Centered Maintenance

Jim August

Based on advanced maintenance models developed during FAA certification of 747 aircraft, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) is used to control maintenance costs while improving reliability. Author Jim August tells you how RCM makes sense for electric utilities who have been forced to control maintenance costs and improve reliability in the troes of conversion to retail competition. Contents: Applied RCM: an overview Maintenance RCM performance Plant needs Applications Lessons Fast track Maintenance software Measures Conclusions Appendices (glossary, further readings, RCM software applications).
Hardcover: 500 pages
Publisher: Pennwell Corp (April 1, 2000)

148

Implementing Reliability-centered Maintenance Analysis in a Revised Preventive Maintenance Program for the F-15

Michael H. Martin

Reliability-centered maintenance is an approach to analyzing how and when equipment fails in order to maintain a desired level of performance or functionality. It employs the use of failure modes, effects and criticality analysis to rank order potential failures, and combines this rank order with the use of a prescribed decision logic process to determine what preventive maintenance tasks should be performed and when. Reliability-centered maintenance analysis has been used by the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard, and commercial airlines to develop and update preventive maintenance programs for their aircraft for many years.
Paperback: 234 pages
Publisher: BiblioScholar (October 17, 2012)
Free Download from DTIC: Implementing Reliability-centered Maintenance Analysis in a Revised Preventive Maintenance Program for the F-15

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

149

The Basics of FMEA

Raymond J. Mikulak, Robin McDermott, Michael Beauregard

Updated to include changes reflected in ISO/TX-16949:2002 standards and 2008 AIAG guidelines, The Basics of FMEA, Second Edition continues to provide the expert advice needed to help shorten the learning curve for FMEA teams to conduct effective and efficient FMEAs, even if it is their very first one.
Includes Ready-to-Use Worksheet Templates
Using a manufacturing case study, readers learn step-by-step how to use FMEAs to assess, evaluate, and prioritize areas of risk, and then to implement the actions needed to reduce risks to an acceptable level. It shows the steps needed to ferret out potential problems and prevent making inferior products that could endanger public and worker safety and compromise profits as well as the future of all stakeholders.
Paperback: 90 pages
Publisher: Productivity Press; 2^nd edition (December 10, 2008)

150

The FMEA Pocket Handbook

Kenneth W. Dailey

Speak the Language - Understand the Concepts - Know the Techniques "The FMEA Pocket Handbook" is intended as a reference guide covering the terms, concepts and techniques involved in the FMEA system. It is written in an easy to understand fashion making it useful to both the seasoned Professional and the Novice.
Paperback: 40 pages
Publisher: DW Publishing Co.; 1^st edition (March 19, 2004)

151

Failure Mode and Effect Analysis: FMEA from Theory to Execution

D. H. Stamatis

This is one of the most comprehensive guides to FMEA and is excellent for professionals with any level of understanding. This book explains the process of conducting system, design, process, service, and machine FMEAs, and provides the rationale for doing so. Readers will understand what FMEA is, the different types of FMEA, how to construct an FMEA, and the linkages between FMEA and other tools. Stamatis offer a summary of tools/methodologies used in FMEA along with a glossary to explain key terms and principles. The updated edition includes information about the new ISO 9000:2000 standard, the Six Sigma approach to FMEA, a special section on automotive requirements related to ISO/TS 16949, the "robustness" concept, and TE 9000 and the requirements for reliability and maintainability. The accompanying CD-ROM offers FMEA forms and samples, design review checklist, criteria for evaluation, basic reliability formulae and conversion failure factors, guidelines for RPN calculations and designing a reasonable safe product, and diagrams, and examples of FMEAs with linkages to robustness.
Hardcover: 300 pages
Publisher: American Society for Quality; 2 Rev Exp edition (June 2003)

152

Effective FMEAs: Achieving Safe, Reliable, and Economical Products and Processes using Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

Carl Carlson

Effective FMEAs takes the best practices from hundreds of companies and thousands of FMEA applications and presents streamlined procedures for veteran FMEA practitioners, novices, and everyone in between. Written from an applications viewpoint - with many examples, detailed case studies, study problems, and tips included - the book covers the most common types of FMEAs, including System FMEAs, Design FMEAs, Process FMEAs, Maintenance FMEAs, Software FMEAs, and others. It also presents chapters on Fault Tree Analysis, Design Review Based on Failure Mode (DRBFM), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Hazard Analysis, and FMECA (which adds criticality analysis to FMEA).
Hardcover: 464 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (May 15, 2012)

Fault Tree Analysis

153

Fault Tree Analysis Primer

Clifton A Ericson II

One of the most valuable root-cause analysis tools in the system safety toolbox is fault tree analysis (FTA). A fault tree (FT) is a graphical diagram that uses logic gates to model the various combinations of failures, faults, errors and normal events involved in causing a specified undesired event to occur. The graphical model can be translated into a mathematical model in order to compute failure probabilities and system importance measures. A FT can model all aspects of a system, including hardware, software, human actions and the environment. FTs are employed to evaluate large complex and dynamic systems, in order to understand and prevent potential safety and reliability problems. Using the rigorous and structured methodology of FT construction allows the systems analyst to model the unique combinations of fault events that can cause an UE to occur. This book provides an overview of the FTA process; it describes the symbols, terms, construction methodology and mathematics of FTA.
Paperback: 142 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 15, 2011)

154

Fault Tree Handbook

W.E. Vesely, F.F. Goldberg, N. H. Roberts, D. F. Haasl

Since 1975, a short course entitled "System Safety and Reliability Analysis" has been presented to over 200 NRC personnel and contractors.
Paperback: 216 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (June 12, 2014)
Free Download from NRC Website: Fault Tree Handbook, NUREG-0492

155

Fault Trees (Control Systems, Robotics, and Manufacturing)

Nikolaos Limnios

Fault tree analysis is an important technique in determining the safety and dependability of complex systems. Fault trees are used as a major tool in the study of system safety as well as in reliability and availability studies.
The basic methods - construction, logical analysis, probability evaluation and influence study - are described in this book. The following extensions of fault trees, non-coherent fault trees, fault trees with delay and multi-performance fault trees, are also explained. Traditional algorithms for fault tree analysis are presented, as well as more recent algorithms based on binary decision diagrams (BDD).
Hardcover: 150 pages
Publisher: Wiley-ISTE; 1 edition (January 29, 2007)

Design

156

Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design

Richard Budynas, Keith Nisbett

Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design is intended for students beginning the study of mechanical engineering design. Students will find that the text inherently directs them into familiarity with both the basics of design decisions and the standards of industrial components. It combines the straightforward focus on fundamentals that instructors have come to expect, with a modern emphasis on design and new applications. The tenth edition maintains the well-designed approach that has made this book the standard in machine design for nearly 50 years.
Hardcover: 1120 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 11 edition (January 4, 2019)
Older Editions: 2014, 2010, 2008, 2003, 1988, 1986

157

An Introduction to the Design and Behavior of Bolted Joints

John Bickford

Offering a broad-based review of the factors affecting the design, assembly and behaviour of bolted joints and their components in all industries, this work details various assembly options as well as specific failure modes and strategies for their avoidance. This edition features material on: the contact stresses between bolt head or nut face and the joint; thread forms, series and classes; the stiffness of raised face flange joints; and more.
Hardcover: 951 pages
Publisher: Marcel Dekker; 3rd edition (July 19, 1995)

158

Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain

Warren Young, Richard Budynas, Ali Sadegh

Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain, Eighth Edition, provides accurate and thorough tabulated formulations that can be applied to the stress analysis of a comprehensive range of structural components. All equations and diagrams of structural properties are presented in an easy-to-use, thumb, through format.
This extensively updated edition contains new chapters on fatigue and fracture mechanics, stresses in fasteners and joints, composite materials, and biomechanics. Several chapters have been expanded and new topics have been added. Each chapter now concludes with a summary of tables and formulas for ease of reference. This is the definitive resource for designers, engineers, and analysts who need to calculate stress and strain management.
Roark's formulas for stress and strain covers: behavior of bodies under stress; principles and analytical methods; numerical and experimental methods; tension, compression, shear, and combined stress; beams, flexure of straight bars; bending of curved beams; torsion, flat plates; columns and other compression members; shells of revolution, pressure vessels, pipes; bodies in contact undergoing direct bearing and shear stress, elastic stability; dynamic and temperature stresses; stress concentration factors; fatigue and fracture mechanics; stresses in fasteners and joints; composite materials; biomechanics.
Hardcover: 1072 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 8 edition (December 19, 2011)

159

Welded Joint Design

J Hicks

Based on the European Welding Engineer (EWF) syllabus Part 3 - Construction and Design, this book provides a clear, highly illustrated and concise explanation of how welded joints and structures are designed and of the constraints which welding may impose on the design. It is therefore of value both to the welding engineer and the design engineer.
Many engineers coming into the profession of welding engineering lack a background in design and construction of welded structures and plant. This book has been written with such engineers very much in mind.
The safe performance of a structure relies on materials and methods of fabrication which can respond to the explicit or implicit design requirements. It is essential that the welding engineer has the opportunity of making his specialist input to the design process, and an understanding of the basis of the design will help that contribution to be most effective. It is also important that the practising design engineer acquires a basic knowledge of the relevant aspects of welding to be able to execute satisfactory designs and, equally important, to know when to seek the input of a qualified welding engineer.
Designed for both students and practising engineers in welding and design, the book will also be of great value to civil, structural, mechanical and plant engineers. There is also much that will interest test houses, welding equipment and consumable manufacturers, classification societies and steel companies.
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 3 edition (October 14, 1999)

160

Probability, Reliability, and Statistical Methods in Engineering Design

Achintya Haldar, Sankaran Mahadevan

Learn the tools to assess product reliability! Haldar and Mahadevan crystallize the research and experience of the last few decades into the most up-to-date book on risk-based design concepts in engineering available. The fundamentals of reliability and statistics necessary for risk-based engineering analysis and design are clearly presented. And with the help of many practical examples integrated throughout the text, the material is made very relevant to today's practice. Key Features
- Covers all the fundamental concepts and mathematical skills needed to conduct reliability assessments.
- Presents the most widely-used reliability assessment methods.
- Concepts that are required for the implementation of risk-based design in practical problems are developed gradually.
- Both risk-based and deterministic design concepts are included to show the transition from traditional to modern design practice.
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (November 1, 1999)
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161

Vibration Analysis for Electronic Equipment

Dave S. Steinberg

Covers:
- Vibrations of Simple Electronic Systems
- Component Lead Wire and Solder Joint Vibration Fatigue Life
- Beam Structures for Electronic Subassemblies
- Component Lead Wires as Bents, Frames, and Arcs
- Printed Circuit Boards and Flat Plates
- Octave Rule, Snubbing, and Damping to Increase the PCB Fatigue Life
- Preventing Sinusoidal Vibration Failures in Electronic Equipment
- Designing Electronics for Random Vibration
- Acoustic Noise Effects on Electronic
- Designing Electronics for Shock Environments
- Design and Analysis of Electronic Boxes
- Effects of Manufacturing Methods on the Reliability of Electronics
- Vibration Fixtures and Vibration Testing
- Environmental Stress Screening for Electronic Equipment (ESSEE)
Hardcover: 414 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 3 edition (January 15, 2000)

162

Hot Air Rises and Heat Sinks: Everything You Know About Cooling Electronics Is Wrong

Tony Kordyban

This popular book is a collection of myths, mistakes, and lessons learned from practicing engineers involved in the field of electronic equipment cooling. Through entertaining anecdotes and stories based on his experience at Tellabs Operations, Inc. Tony Kordyban covers basic dimensions of heat transfer concepts - mostly from real problems which were incorrectly solved at least once before a correct technique was applied. The book's 31 chapters, each on an important and relevant topic, contain simple line drawings to help illustrate the basic concepts, while the text provides accurate and complete technical explanations. The book's case study approach makes it an extremely useful and handy reference - and Kordyban's clear and entertaining writing style mixes technical subject matter with humor and is both iinteresting and instructive.
Paperback: 223 pages
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers Press (July 7, 1998)
Podcast: Author Interview

163

More Hot Air

Tony Kordyban

More Hot Air is the long-awaited sequel to the author's previous ASME Press book, Hot Air Rises and Heat Sinks: Everything You Know About Cooling Electronics Is Wrong. This new book continues in the same humorous and easy-to-read style of the earlier book, with all-new, original case studies in the field of electronics cooling. Each case study, told as an anecdote, is designed to teach a basic concept of heat transfer, as applied to keeping electronics from overheating.
Because of the constantly shrinking size of electronics, the job of cooling electronics continues to get tougher. Many people not trained in the basics of heat transfer have been roped into doing this job out of necessity. For those who lack any formal training in heat transfer, the case studies explode many of the myths about cooling electronics and replace these flawed practices with sound engineering, based on actual heat transfer theory.
The case studies and humor in this book are also entertaining to those well versed in electronics cooling. A must-read book for all engineers and their managers concerned with electronics packaging.
Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers Press (January 1, 2005)
Podcast: Author Interview

164

Cooling Techniques for Electronic Equipment

Dave S. Steinberg

Covers:
- Evaluating the Cooling Requirements.
- Designing the Electronic Chassis.
- Conduction Cooling for Chassis and Circuit Boards.
- Mounting and Cooling Techniques for Electronic Components.
- Practical Guides for Natural Convection and Radiation Cooling.
- Forced-Air Cooling for Electronics.
- Thermal Stresses in Lead Wires, Solder Joints, and Plated Throughholes.
- Predicting the Fatigue Life in Thermal Cycling and Vibration Environment.
- Transient Cooling for Electronic Systems.
- Special Applications for Tough Cooling Jobs.
- Effective Cooling for Large Racks and Cabinets.
- Finite Element Methods for Mathematical Modeling.
- Environmental Stress Screening Techniques.
Hardcover: 512 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 2^nd edition (October 8, 1991)

165

Preventing Thermal Cycling and Vibration Failures in Electronic Equipment

Dave S. Steinberg

Covers:
- Physics of Failure In Electronic Systems.
- Thermal Expansion Displacements, Forces, and Stresses.
- Vibration of Beams and Other Simple Structures.
- Vibration of Printed Circuit Boards and Flat Plates.
- Estimating Fatigue Life in Thermal Cycling and Vibration Environments.
- Octave Rule, Snubbers, Dampers, and Isolation for Preventing Vibration Damage to Electronic Systems.
- Displacements, Forces, and Stresses in Axial Leaded Component Wires Due to Thermal Expansions.
- Designing Electronic Equipment for Sinusoidal Vibration.
- Assessment of Random Vibration on Electronic Design.
- Combining Fatigue Damage for Random Vibration and Thermal Cycling.
- Thermal Cycling Failures in Surface-Mounted Components.
- Stresses and Fatigue Life in Component Lead Wires and Solder Joints Due to Dynamic Forces and PCB Displacements.
- Fatigue Life of Long Components, Tall Components, and Small Components Mounted on PCBs.
- Wear and Interface Surface Fretting Corrosion in Electrical Connectors.
- Case Histories of Failures and Failure Analyses.
Hardcover: 304 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1^st edition (June 22, 2001)

166

Designing High Availability Systems

Zachary Taylor, Subramanyam Ranganathan

Offering a case-based approach to designing, predicting, and deploying world-class high-availability systems from the ground up, this book brings together the best classical and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) reliability techniques. Although it focuses on technical aspects, this guide considers the business and market constraints that require that systems be designed right the first time.
Written in plain English and following a step-by-step "cookbook" format, Designing High Availability Systems:
- Shows how to integrate an array of design/analysis tools, including Six Sigma, failure analysis, and reliability analysis
- Features many real-life examples and case studies describing predictive design methods, tradeoffs, risk priorities and "what-if" scenarios
- Delivers numerous high-impact takeaways that you can apply to your current projects immediately
- Provides access to MATLAB programs for simulating problem sets presented, along with PowerPoint slides to assist in outlining the problem-solving process
Hardcover: 480 pages
Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press; 1^st edition (October 28, 2013)

167

Design for Reliability

Dev G. Raheja (Editor), Louis J. Gullo (Editor)

Design for Reliability provides engineers and managers with a range of tools and techniques for incorporating reliability into the design process for complex systems. It clearly explains how to design for zero failure of critical system functions, leading to enormous savings in product life-cycle costs and a dramatic improvement in the ability to compete in global markets. Special features of this book include:
- A unified approach that integrates ideas from computer science and reliability engineering
- Techniques applicable to reliability as well as safety, maintainability, system integration, and logistic engineering
- Chapters on design for extreme environments
- Developing reliable software
- Design for trustworthiness
- HALT influence on design
Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (August 7, 2012)

Safety/Risk

168

The Safety Critical Systems Handbook

David J. Smith

The Safety Critical Systems Handbook: A Straightforward Guide to Functional Safety: IEC 61508 (2010 Edition), IEC 61511 (2015 Edition) and Related Guidance, Fifth Edition presents the latest guidance on safety-related systems that guard workers and the public against injury and death, also discussing environmental risks. This comprehensive resource has been fully revised, with additional material on risk assessment, cybersecurity, COMAH and HAZID, published guidance documents/standards, quantified risk assessment and new worked examples. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the revised IEC 61508 standard as well as the 2016 IEC 61511.
This book will have a wide readership, not only in the chemical and process industries, but in oil and gas, power generation, avionics, automotive, manufacturing and other sectors. It is aimed at most engineers, including those in project, control and instrumentation, design and maintenance disciplines.
This fifth edition, presents the latest guidance on safety-related systems that guard workers and the public against injury or death and also address environmental risks.
It has been fully revised and contains additional material on risk assessment, cyber security, COMAH and HAZID, published guidance documents/standards, quantified risk assessment and new worked examples.
The book provides a comprehensive guide to the revised IEC 61508 standard as well as the 2016 IEC 61511. It enables engineers to determine the required integrity targets and to assess if proposed or existing equipment meet the safety integrity levels required by the various standards and guidance.
Functional safety is applicable to all industry sectors and, thus, this book will have a wide readership not only in the chemical and process industries but embraces oil and gas, power generation, avionics, automotive, manufacturing and other sectors. It is aimed at most engineers including project, control & instrumentation, design and maintenance disciplines.
Hardcover: 360 pages
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 5 edition (February 3, 2020)
Older Editions: 2016, 2010

169

What Every Engineer Should Know About Risk Engineering and Management

John X. Wang, Marvin L. Roush

Explains how to assess and handle technical risk, schedule risk, and cost risk efficiently and effectively--enabling engineering professionals to anticipate failures regardless of system complexity--highlighting opportunities to turn failure into success.
Hardcover: 251 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 1^st edition (February 15, 2000)
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170

Risk Assessment: Theory, Methods, and Applications

Marvin Rausand, Stein Haugen

The book begins with an introduction of risk analysis, assessment, and management, and includes a new section on the history of risk analysis. It covers hazards and threats, how to measure and evaluate risk, and risk management. It also adds new sections on risk governance and risk-informed decision making; combining accident theories and criteria for evaluating data sources; and subjective probabilities. The risk assessment process is covered, as are how to establish context; planning and preparing; and identification, analysis, and evaluation of risk. Risk Assessment also offers new coverage of safe job analysis and semi-quantitative methods, and it discusses barrier management and HRA methods for offshore application. Finally, it looks at dynamic risk analysis, security and life-cycle use of risk.
Hardcover: 784 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (March 31, 2020)
Older Editions: 2016

171

Reliability, Maintainability and Risk: Practical Methods for Engineers

David J. Smith

For beginners, the book provides tactics on how to avoid pitfalls in this complex and wide field. For experts in the field, well-described, realistic, and illustrative examples and case studies add new insight and assistance. The author uses his 40 years of experience to create a comprehensive and detailed guide to the field, also providing an excellent description of reliability and risk computation concepts.
The book is organized into five parts:
- Part One covers reliability parameters and costs traces the history of reliability and safety technology, presenting a cost-effective approach to quality, reliability, and safety.
- Part Two deals with the interpretation of failure rates.
- Part Three focuses on the prediction of reliability and risk.
- Part Four discusses design and assurance techniques, review and testing techniques, reliability growth modeling, field data collection and feedback, predicting and demonstrating repair times, quantified reliability maintenance, and systematic failures.
- Part 5 deals with legal, management and safety issues, such as project management, product liability, and safety legislation.
Paperback: 478 pages
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 9 edition (April 4, 2017)
Older Editions: 2016

172

Reliability of Safety-Critical Systems: Theory and Applications

Marvin Rausand

Reliability of Safety-Critical Systems: Theory and Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to reliability assessments of safety-related systems based on electrical, electronic, and programmable electronic (E/E/PE) technology. With a focus on the design and development phases of safety-critical systems, the book presents theory and methods required to document compliance with IEC 61508 and the associated sector-specific standards.
Hardcover: 466 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (February 3, 2014)
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173

Probabilistic Risk Assessment and Management for Engineers and Scientists

Hiromitsu Kumamoto, Ernest J. Henley

Packed with real-world examples and practical mathematical and statistical methods for large, complex systems, this definitive text and sourcebook gives you the guidance you need for thorough and conclusive study. You'll find new and updated coverage of all the key topics related to risk analysis:
- Probabilistic nature of risk
- Qualitative and quantitative risk assessments
- System decomposition
- Legal and regulatory risks
The authors also provide end-of-chapter problems and a course outline. Complete with a new, automated, fault tree synthesis method using semantic networks.
Paperback: 620 pages
Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press; 2^nd edition (April 18, 2000)
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174

Human Reliability and Safety Analysis Data Handbook

David I. Gertman, Harold S. Blackman

Takes into account the human element as well as the classical aspects of mechanical, electrical and chemical designs that contribute to risk. Features a significant amount of data essential for risk analysis not normally available. Contains numerous examples of authentic applications and case studies.
Hardcover: 472 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 3 edition (October 1993)

175

Control Systems Safety Evaluation and Reliability

William M. Goble

This book is intended to serve a wide variety of users. This updated third edition provides the detailed background necessary to understand how to meet important new safety regulations and reliability engineering topics. Professional control system designers will learn to properly evaluate control system components, various system architectures, how to better communicate with vendors, and how to increase accuracy of life-cycle cost estimates. The book is also an excellent text for college courses due to its detailed explanations, practical presentation, and discussion of the difference between theory and real-world application. It provides a basic foundation of material, including probability, statistics, reliability theory definitions, and basic reliability modeling techniques, as well as advanced topics relevant to safety instrumented and control systems. Each chapter contains exercises to assist the reader in applying the theories presented with their practical implementation.
Paperback: 458 pages
Publisher: International Society of Automation; 3 edition (June 1, 2010)

176

Offshore Risk Assessment vol 1.: Principles, Modelling and Applications of QRA Studies

Jan-Erik Vinnem, Willy Roed

This is the first textbook to address quantified risk assessment (QRA) as specifically applied to offshore installations and operations. As the first part of the two-volume updated and expanded fourth edition, it adds a new focus on the EU Offshore Safety Directive, and discusses the new perspective on risk from the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority, followed by new and updated international standards. New safety statistics for the Norwegian sectors are presented, as well as new case studies on international offshore accidents, such as the explosion on FPSO Sao Mateus in 2015, which involved 9 fatalities.
Separate chapters analyse the main hazards for offshore structures: fire, explosion, collision, and falling objects, as well as structural and marine hazards. Risk mitigation and control are discussed, as well as how the results of quantitative risk assessment studies should be presented. The fourth edition presents updated hydrocarbon release statistics, together with new methods for modelling the risk from ignited hydrocarbon releases. There have been recent advances in the modelling of collision risk from passing and attending vessels, based on extensive research; these advances are described in detail, in addition to new developments in the safety of Dynamic Positioning vessels. In closing, the book provides updated statistics and lessons learned from accidents involving offshore helicopter transportation of personnel.
The book offers a comprehensive reference guide for academics and students of marine/offshore risk assessment and management. It will also be of interest to professionals in the industry, as well as contractors, suppliers, consultants and regulatory authorities.
Hardcover: 552 pages
Publisher: Springer; 4th ed. 2020 edition (September 12, 2019)
Older Editions: 2013

177

Offshore Risk Assessment vol 2.: Principles, Modelling and Applications of QRA Studies

Jan-Erik Vinnem

This updated and expanded third edition has been informed by a major R&D program on offshore risk assessment in Norway and summarizes research from 2006 to the present day. Rooted with a thorough discussion of risk metrics and risk analysis methodology, subsequent chapters are devoted to analytical approaches to escalation, escape, evacuation and rescue analysis of safety and emergency systems.
Separate chapters analyze the main hazards of offshore structures: fire, explosion, collision, and falling objects as well as structural and marine hazards. Risk mitigation and control are discussed, as well as an illustration of how the results from quantitative risk assessment studies should be presented. The third second edition has a stronger focus on the use of risk assessment techniques in the operation of offshore installations. Also decommissioning of installations is covered.
Hardcover: 420 pages
Publisher: Springer; 3rd ed. 2014 edition (October 2, 2013)

178

Optimum Cooling of Data Centers: Application of Risk Assessment and Mitigation Techniques

Jun Dai, Michael M. Ohadi, Diganta Das, Michael G. Pecht

This book describes the use of free air cooling to improve the efficiency of, and cooling of, equipment for use in telecom infrastructures. Discussed at length is the cooling of communication installation rooms such as data centers or base stations, and this is intended as a valuable tool for the people designing and manufacturing key parts of communication networks. This book provides an introduction to current cooling methods used for energy reduction, and also compares present cooling methods in use in the field. The qualification methods and standard reliability assessments are reviewed, and their inability to assess the risks of free air cooling is discussed. The method of identifying the risks associated with free air cooling on equipment performance and reliability is introduced. A novel method of assessment for free air cooling is also proposed that utilizes prognostics and health management (PHM).
Hardcover: 186 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2014 edition (November 21, 2013)
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179

Applied Reliability Engineering and Risk Analysis: Probabilistic Models and Statistical Inference

Ilia B. Frenkel, Alex Karagrigoriou, Anatoly Lisnianski, Andre V. Kleyner

This complete resource on the theory and applications of reliability engineering, probabilistic models and risk analysis consolidates all the latest research, presenting the most up-to-date developments in this field.
Hardcover: 448 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (November 11, 2013)
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Plant Maintenance

180

Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Handbook

Richard (Doc) Palmer

You will find coverage of estimating labor hours, setting the level of plan detail, creating practical weekly and daily schedules, kitting parts, and more, all designed to increase your workforce without hiring. Much of the text applies the timeless management principles of Dr. W. Edwards Deming and Dr. Peter F. Drucker. You will learn how you can do more proactive work when your hands are full of reactive work.
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Handbook, Fourth Edition, features more new case studies showing real world successes, a new chapter on getting better storeroom support, major revisions that describe the best KPIs for planning, major additions to the issue of "selling" planning to gain support, revisions to make work order codes more useful, a new appendix on numerically auditing planning success, and a new appendix devoted entirely to selecting a great maintenance planner.
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Handbook, Fourth Edition covers:
- The business case for the benefit of planning
- Planning principles
- Scheduling principles
- Handling reactive maintenance
- Planning a work order
- Creating a weekly schedule
- Daily scheduling and supervision
- Parts and planners
- The computer CMMS in maintenance
- How planning works with PM, PdM, and projects
- Controlling planning: the best KPIs for planning and overall maintenance
- Shutdown, turnaround, overhaul, and outage management
- Selling, organizing, analyzing, and auditing planning
Hardcover: 960 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 4 edition (April 29, 2019)

181

Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices

Ramesh Gulati

The first edition of this award-winning book immediately became one of the most widely read texts by maintenance, reliability, operations, and safety professionals. It is also being used at many colleges and universities throughout the world. It has become a standard reference for anyone preparing for maintenance and reliability professional exams. In the time since original publication, this book has become a must-have guide and reference. It helps everyone ensure that their organization's assets are operating as and when needed and at reasonable cost.
- Features a streamlined flow for easier study and reference.
- Includes self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter.
- One of the first books to discuss asset management related standards, including the new ISO-55000 Asset Management Standards.
- Provides new material on corrosion control, risk management, and operator-driven reliability.
- A separate Workbook (ISBN 9780831134358) has been prepared with the assistance of Christopher Mears.
Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: Industrial Press; Second edition (August 17, 2012)
Video: Maintenance and Asset Management

182

Workbook to Accompany Maintenance & Reliability Best Practices

Ramesh Gulati, Christopher Mears

This softbound workbook is the ideal guide for readers of Gulati's Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices, 2nd edition, as well as for students in a classroom or seminar/workshop setting. Each chapter provides extensive Powerpoint-style summaries of important vocabulary and essential concepts, in a format that encourages students to write additional notes and evaluations of the content.
- Includes reviews of chapter objectives and summaries.
- Provides readers with answers to the main text's assessment exercises as well as additional questions to direct their study.
- Each chapter concludes with a set of independent research questions; these questions help readers expand their understanding of the content as they prepare to apply best practices.
Paperback: 264 pages
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; 2 edition (December 11, 2013)
Video: Maintenance and Asset Management

183

Maintenance 4.0 Implementation Handbook

Eitan Vesely David Almagor, Deddy Lavid, Avi Nowitz

The Maintenance 4.0 Implementation Handbook provides a step-by-step guide for the entire Maintenance 4.0 implementation team. It covers a range of issues, including how to prioritize assets for deployment, the specific elements to include when forecasting investment returns and how to scale solutions across an organization. The Handbook contains practical tools and exercises for both senior managers planning for Maintenance 4.0 and plant-level employees responsible for deployment
Paperback: 170 pages
Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com (January 1, 2019)

184

Maintenance Strategy Series by Terry Wireman - Six Book Bundle Hardcover

Terry Wireman

This bundled set includes the first six books:
Volume 1: Preventive Maintenance
Volume 2: MRO Inventory and Purchasing
Volume 3: Maintenance Work Management Processes
Volume 4: Successfully Utilizing CMMS/EAM Systems
Volume 5: Training Programs for Maintenance Organizations
Volume 6: Operator-Driven Reliability
Hardcover:
Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com (August 26, 2014)

185

Maintenance Leadership 101 Tips and Tools

Lee McClish

New to maintenance supervision or management? Wondering where to start or what road map to follow? Maybe you are a maintenance veteran. This book provides direction in most areas of maintenance and reliability for an industrial manufacturing facility for the young or old. The concepts presented can be extended to any industry that uses equipment and maintain their building and grounds. Prepare to read twenty-five years of experience summed up for a concise set of tools and many tips as a jump start toward maintenance excellence. Thirty-plus proven tools are provided to aid your journey that are easily adaptable to any maintenance organization.Sometimes the human capital element gets lost in the day-to-day fighting fires. The proven leadership tips presented will produce results if adapted. Just raising the level of attention of the workers will produce results and solidify the team that accomplishes the maintenance on the shop floor or out in the field. Expect to realize improvements in your process.
Paperback: 173 pages
Publisher: Perfect Paperback (August 17, 2012)

186

5 Habits of an Extraordinary Reliability Engineer

Peter Horsburgh

5 Habits of an Extraordinary Reliability Engineer is unlike any other Reliability book. In it, Peter Horsburgh - a Reliability Engineer with 20+ years of engineering experience - will walk you through simple yet powerful habits to develop a proactive Reliability Mindset.
Paperback:
Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com (January 1, 2021)

187

Defect Elimination - Left to Right and Right to Left

Tim Rice

This book provides a structured approach for those looking to implement a defect elimination program and presents options for executing the defect elimination process. As a young engineer early in my career, I lacked an appropriate syllabus for starting a defect elimination program, which resulted in many hiccups, bumps and missed opportunities along the way. This book is meant to act as a guide and give you options for how you and your organization want to develop a defect elimination road map.
Paperback:
Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com (January 1, 2021)

188

Certified Reliability Leader Complete Body of Knowledge

Reliabilityweb.com (Author)

1. Certified Reliability Leader Uptime Elements Passports (5): Reliability Engineering for Maintenance, Asset Condition Management, Work Execution Management, Leadership for Reliability, Asset Management.
2. The Journey to Improved Business Performance by Stephen J. Thomas
3. Uptime Elements Dictionary for Reliability Leaders and Asset Managers by Ramesh Gulati
4. Don't Just Fix It, Improve It! by Winston P. Ledet, Winston J. Ledet and Sherri M. Abshire
5. Four posters: Revised Uptime Elements, Uptime Elements Transit Map, Sources of Defects, How Failure Occurs.
Paperback:
Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com (January 1, 2017)

189

Improving Maintenance & Reliability Through Cultural Change

Stephen J. Thomas

This unique and innovative book explains how to improve your maintenance and reliability performance at the plant level by changing the organizations culture. It is specifically intended for middle managers in the manufacturing and process industries. This book demystifies the concept of organizational culture and links it with the eight elements of change: leadership, work process, structure, group learning, technology, communication, interrelationships, and rewards. If you want to break the cycle of failed improvement programs and instead use cultural change to help make significant and lasting improvements in plant performance, this book will show you how.
Explains in-depth the eight elements of change and how they relate to cultural change.
Discusses cultural change with a reliability focus.Includes a PowerPoint presentation with audio on the enclosed CD-ROM, together with a web survey model, the Web of Organizational Change.
Hardcover: 356 pages
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc. (May 1, 2005)

190

Rules of Thumb for Maintenance and Reliability Engineers

Ricky Smith, R. Keith Mobley

Rules of Thumb for Maintenance and Reliability Engineers will give the engineer the "have to have" information. It will help instill knowledge on a daily basis, to do his or her job and to maintain and assure reliable equipment to help reduce costs. This book will be an easy reference for engineers and managers needing immediate solutions to everyday problems. Most civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers will face issues relating to maintenance and reliability, at some point in their jobs. This will become their "go to" book.
Not an oversized handbook or a theoretical treatise, but a handy collection of graphs, charts, calculations, tables, curves, and explanations, basic "rules of thumb" that any engineer working with equipment will need for basic maintenance and reliability of that equipment.
Access to quick information which will help in day to day and long term engineering solutions in reliability and maintenance.
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 1^st edition (August 18, 2006)

191

Maintenance and Reliability Certification Exam Guide

Nathan C. Wright

In the fields of maintenance & reliability, there are a number of certifications that "M&R" professionals may take to help further their careers, whether it be in the form of a promotion, a change of job, more money, or simply a title to add to their credentials. The exams for these tests assess the candidates' skills and knowledge in areas such as work management, equipment reliability, leadership and organization, knowledge of the different certifications' bodies of knowledge, manufacturing process reliability, and business management, as well as their ability to adhere to industry standards (both ANSI and ISO).
Until now, there hasn't been a single volume for maintenance and reliability certification candidates to use as a study guide for these exams. The Maintenance and Reliability Certification Exam Guide fills the great need for such a resource by including:
- specifics about the different tests.
- how to study for each.
- information on where to focus review efforts.
- hundreds of sample exam questions.
- vital facts about re-certification.
- practical tips for maintenance and reliability professionals to take back with them to use on the job.
Chapters include a list of performance objectives, review questions, as well as lists of supportive reading. Related graphs, tables, charts, and illustrations round out this indispensable work for all maintenance and reliability professionals seeking certification.
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; First edition (July 18, 2018)

192

Maintenance Reliability Metrics/KPI's 101 Keeping it Simple

Ricky Smith, David A Martin

Time and attention are currently two of the world's scarcest resources and that, of course, applies particularly to Maintenance and Reliability professionals. This work by Ricky Smith and David A. Martin is written in a format that allows you to quickly read and absorb the lessons in a couple of hours. After the initial read, it automatically converts into a key performance indicator (KPI) reference manual you can use time and again as you work to improve performance. The authors move quickly and efficiently to define a series of metrics and, more importantly, instruct you in where and when to use them. They are both committed to helping you become a Reliability Performance Manager as you use this information to drive bottom line improvements at your organization. This book should certainly be read by everyone in your Maintenance department but our hope is that you would also acquire copies for all of your Operations Supervisors and Managers as well. You might even consider giving a copy to your Plant Manager.
Paperback: 76 pages
Publisher: Reliabilityweb.com Press; 2nd edition (April 8, 2012)
Video: Best Practices in Storeroom and Materials Management
Video: Best Practices in Maintenance Supervision and Leadership

193

Practical Plant Failure Analysis: A Guide to Understanding Machinery Deterioration and Improving Equipment Reliability

Neville W. Sachs, P.E.

This is a practical guide for those who do the work of maintaining and improving the reliability of mechanical machinery. It is for engineers and skilled trades personnel who want to understand how failures happen and how the physical causes of the great majority can be readily diagnosed in the field. It explains the four major failure mechanisms, wear, corrosion, overload, and fatigue and, using easy-to-read charts, how they can be diagnosed at the site of the failure. Then, knowing the physical failure mechanics involved, the reader can accurately solve the human causes.
To improve the reader's understanding, all the diagrams and most of the tables have been redrawn. The number of actual failure examples has been increased, plus the last chapter on miscellaneous machine elements includes new material on couplings, universal joints, and plain bearings.
Features:
- A practical field guide showing how to recognize how failures occur that can be used to solve more than 85% of mechanical machinery failures
- Incorporates multiple easy-to-follow logic trees to help the reader diagnose the physical causes of the failure without needing detailed laboratory analysis
- Explains how the mechanics, corrosion, materials science, and tribology of components can fit together to improve machinery reliability
- Includes more than 150 completely redrawn charts and tables, plus almost 250 actual failure photographs to help guide the reader to an accurate analysis
- Contains clear and detailed explanations of how lubricants function and the critical roles of corrosion and lubrication play in causing mechanical failures
Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 2 edition (October 18, 2019)
Older Editions: 2013
Video: Failure Analysis Made Simple

194

Maintenance Planning, Coordination, & Scheduling

Don Nyman, Joel Levitt

Based on real-world experience this invaluable guide and reference tells the whole story of maintenance planning from beginning to end in a concise and easy-to-follow manner. Written by well-known professionals this new edition focuses specifically on the preparatory tasks that lead to effective utilization and application of maintenance resources in the interest of the reliability essential to business objectives. It comprehensively examines the job preparation process from job scoping and planning, to determination of material requirements, estimation of labor requirements and job duration, coordination of all involved parties, and job scheduling. And it includes essential metrics for measuring performance of all contributing functions. It is a vital training document for planners, an educational document for those to whom planners are responsible, and a valuable guide for those who interface with the planning and scheduling function and are dependent upon the many contributions of planning and scheduling operational excellence.
Hardcover: 300 pages
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; 2^nd edition (June 30, 2010)
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195

Complete Guide to Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

Joel Levitt

This book shares the best practices, mistakes, victories, and essential steps for success which the author has gleaned from working with countless organizations. Unlike other books that only focus on the engineering issues (task lists) or management issues (CMMS), this in-depth resource is the first to give true emphasize to the four aspects of success in preventive maintenance systems--engineering, management, economic, and psychological -- thereby enabling readers to have a balanced view and understanding of what is happening in their organizations. Additionally, it blends concrete actionable steps and structures with the theory behind the steps.
Includes check sheets, history of PM, stories, photographs, and case histories.
Contains a glossary of terms.
Provides sample task lists for a variety of equipment with some of the logic behind each task.
Offers templates for developing your own tasking.
Includes protocols for detailed economic analysis with examples.
Paperback: 300 pages
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; 2^nd edition (June 15, 2011)

196

Machinery Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting

Heinz P. Bloch, Fred K. Geitner

Solve the machinery failure problems costing you time and money with this classic, comprehensive guide to analysis and troubleshooting
Provides detailed, complete and accurate information on anticipating risk of component failure and avoiding equipment downtime
Includes numerous photographs of failed parts to ensure you are familiar with the visual evidence you need to recognize
Covers proven approaches to failure definition and offers failure identification and analysis methods that can be applied to virtually all problem situations
Demonstrates with examples how the progress and results of failure analysis and troubleshooting efforts can be documented and monitored
Covering both the engineering detail and management theory, Machinery Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting provides a robust go-to reference and training resource for all engineers and managers working in manufacturing and process plants.
Provides detailed, complete and accurate information on anticipating risk of component failure and avoiding equipment downtime
Presents documented failure case studies and analyzes the procedures employed to define events that led to component or systems failure
Includes numerous photographs of failed parts to ensure readers are familiar with the visual evidence they need to recognize
Hardcover: 760 pages
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 4 edition (September 10, 2012)
Older Editions: 3^rd

197

Compressors: How to Achieve High Reliability & Availability

Heinz P. Bloch, Fred K. Geitner

Written by experts with more than 100 combined years of industry experience in machinery failure avoidance, Compressors: How to Achieve High Reliability & Availability offers proven solutions to a pervasive and expensive problem in modern industry--compressor failure. This succinct, on-the-job guide addresses elusive causes of compressor failure and clearly maps out permanent remedies you can put to use right away. With a focus on centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, this accessible reference is based on real-world processes and procedures used by successful global companies.
Coverage includes:
- Compression principles and internal labyrinths
- Selection factors for process compressors
- Operation characteristics of turbocompressors
- Wet and dry gas seals
- Bearings, stability, and vibration guidance
- Lube and seal oil systems
- Impellers and rotors
- Compressor maintenance and surveillance
- Inspection and repair of rotors
- Machinery quality assessment (MQA)
- Failure analysis and troubleshooting
- Reciprocating compressor operation, control, maintenance, and rebuilding
- Maintenance and operations interfaces
- Reciprocating compressor monitoring and surveillance
- Training competent compressor engineers
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education TAB; 1 edition (July 3, 2012)

198

Improving Machinery Reliability

Heinz P. Bloch

This totally revised, updated and expanded edition provides proven techniques and procedures that extend machinery life, reduce maintenance costs, and achieve optimum machinery reliability. This essential text clearly describes the reliability improvement and failure avoidance steps practiced by best-of-class process plants in the U.S. and Europe.
Hardcover: 680 pages
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing; 3 edition (October 2, 1998)

199

Pump User's Handbook: Life Extension

Heinz P. Bloch, Allan R. Budris

This text explains just how and why the best-of-class pump users are consistently achieving superior run lengths, low maintenance expenditures and unexcelled safety and reliability. Written by practicing engineers whose working career was marked by involvement in pump specification, installation, reliability assessment, component upgrading, maintenance cost reduction, operation, troubleshooting and all conceivable facets of pumping technology, this text describes in detail how to accomplish best-of-class performance and low life cycle cost.
Hardcover: 556 pages
Publisher: Fairmont Press; 4 edition (October 14, 2013)

200

Introduction to Machinery Reliability Assessment

Heinz P. Bloch

This reference on ascertaining the life and function of process components is packed with graphs, figures, photographs and checklists. It contains dozens of assessment techniques based on probability and statistical analysis. Theoretical and practical contexts are given for the various methods, which include failure mode and effect analysis, risk and hazard assessment, fault-tree analysis, Weibull analysis and field-reliability assessment.
Hardcover: 372 pages
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold; Clean & Tight Contents edition (January 1990)

201

Asset Management Excellence: Optimizing Equipment Life-Cycle Decisions

John D. Campbell, Andrew K.S. Jardine, Joel McGlynn

New in the Second Edition:
- Two new chapters on Maintenance Management Fundamentals
- Coverage of leadership issues, the implementation of new processes, and change management
- Discussion of the design stage and key factors for successful implementation
- Understanding the dynamic influences and optimization of spares management
- Updated case studies
- Introduction to new software packages that optimize a variety of maintenance and replacement decisions
Hardcover: 496 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 2^nd edition (November 19, 2010)

202

Spare Parts Inventory Management: A Complete Guide to Sparesology

Phillip Slater

No previous works have focused on the topic of inventory reduction and optimization to the extent that this one does. Spare Parts Inventory Management: A Complete Guide to Sparesology by Philip Slater covers the entire spare part life cycle, from initial purchase to final disposal, and addresses issues throughout, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). The author, Phillip Slater, was described in a recent podcast as "truly one of the leaders in the MRO information segment.
Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; First edition (November 25, 2016)

203

Smart Inventory Solutions

Phillip Slater

Storeroom personnel, procurement, engineers and reliability professionals are increasingly being held accountable for materials and spare parts inventory management and in response they need to gain a better understanding of materials and spare parts inventory management principles and practices. This practical book delivers just that.
This new edition will help you get the right parts, in the right place, at the right time, for the right reason. Fully revised, it provides specific coverage of the issues faced in, and requirements for, managing engineering materials and spare parts and what to do to improve your results.
Importantly, the book includes 29 examples and case studies to demonstrate the application of the concepts and ideas so that you will easy and quickly understand how to implement them.
Hardcover: 275 pages
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; Second edition (March 15, 2010)

204

Spare Parts Inventory Control under System Availability Constraints

Geert-Jan van Houtum, Bram Kranenburg

This book focuses on the tactical planning level for spare parts management. It describes a series of multi-item inventory models and presents exact and heuristic optimization methods, including greedy heuristics that work well for real, life-sized problems. The intended audience consists of graduate students, starting scholars in the field of spare parts inventory control, and spare parts planning specialists in the industry.
In individual chapters the authors consider topics including: a basic single-location model; single-location models with multiple machine types and/or machine groups; the multi-location model with lateral transshipments; the classical METRIC model and its generalization to multi-indenture systems; and a single-location model with an explicit modeling of the repair capacity for failed parts and the priorities that one can set there.
Various chapters of the book are used in a master course at Eindhoven University of Technology and in a PhD course of the Graduate Program Operations Management and Logistics (a Dutch network that organizes PhD courses in the field of OM&L). The required pre-knowledge consists of probability theory and basic knowledge of Markov processes and queuing theory. End-of-chapter problems appear for all chapters, with some answers appearing in an appendix.
Hardcover: 215 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2015 edition (May 20, 2015)

205

The Process Improvement Handbook: A Blueprint for Managing Change and Increasing Organizational Performance

Tristan Boutros, Tim Purdie

Winner of the 2015 Axiom Business Book Award for best business theory book!
This book is a comprehensive guide to help organizations design, implement, and sustain effective process improvement structures, cultures, and practices. It covers the essential knowledge areas for process improvement professionals, such as Process-Oriented Architecture (POA), process ecosystem management, process improvement organization, and process improvement aptitudes. It also provides case examples, templates, and instructions to help readers apply the concepts and tools to their own situations. Whether you are a beginner or an expert in process improvement, this book will help you achieve consistent, successful outcomes and deliver value to your stakeholders.
Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: McGraw Hill; 1st edition (October 15, 2013)

206

TPM in Process Industries (Step-By-Step Approach to TPM Implementation)

Tokutaro Suzuki

TPM (Total Productive Maintenance). Process industries have a particularly urgent need for collaborative equipment management systems, but until now have lacked for programs directed toward their specific needs. TPM in Process lndustries brings together top consultants from the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance to modify the original TPM Development Program. In this volume, they demonstrate how to analyze process environments and equipment issues including process loss structure and calculation, autonomous maintenance, equipment and process improvement, and quality maintenance. For all organizations managing large equipment, facing low operator/machine ratios, or implementing extensive improvement, this text is an invaluable resource.
Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: Productivity Press; New edition edition (May 1, 1994)

207

Uptime: Strategies for Excellence in Maintenance Management

John Dixon Campbell

Uptime describes the combination of activities that deliver fewer breakdowns, improved productive capacity, lower costs, and better environmental performance. The bestselling second edition of Uptime has been used as a textbook on maintenance management in several postsecondary institutions and by many companies as the model framework for their maintenance management programs.
Following in the tradition of its bestselling predecessors, Uptime: Strategies for Excellence in Maintenance Management, Third Edition explains how to deal with increasingly complex technologies, such as mobile and cloud computing, to support maintenance departments and set the stage for compliance with international standards for asset management.
This updated edition reflects a far broader and deeper wealth of experience and knowledge. In addition, it restructures its previous model of excellence slightly to align what must be done more closely with how to do it.
The book provides a strategy for developing and executing improvement plans that work well with the new values prevalent in today's workforce. It also explains how you can use seemingly competing improvement tools to complement and enhance each other.
Hardcover: 533 pages
Publisher: Productivity Press; 3 edition (August 18, 2015)
Older Editions: 2^nd, 1^st

208

Maintenance, Replacement, and Reliability: Theory and Applications

Andrew K.S. Jardine, Albert H.C. Tsang

A completely revised and updated edition of a bestseller, Maintenance, Replacement, and Reliability: Theory and Applications, Second Edition supplies the tools needed for making data-driven physical asset management decisions. The well-received first edition quickly became a mainstay for professors, students, and professionals, with its clear presentation of concepts immediately applicable to real-life situations. However, research is ongoing and relentless-in only a few short years, much has changed.
New in the Second Edition:
- The role of maintenance in sustainability issues
- PAS 55, a framework for optimizing management assets
- Data management issues, including cases where data are unavailable or sparse
- How candidates for component replacement can be prioritized using the Jack-knife diagram
- Maximum Likelihood Estimated (MLE)
- Markov chains and knowledge elicitation procedures based on a Bayesian approach to parameter estimation
- E-learning materials now supplement two previous appendices (Statistics Primer and Weibull Analysis)
- Updated the appendix List of Applications of Maintenance Decision Optimization Models
Hardcover: 364 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 2 edition (May 28, 2013)
Older Editions: 1^st

209

Systems Failure Analysis

Joseph Berk

Systems Failure Analysis gives your product teams the tools and concepts to get at the root causes of defects and failures in complex manufacturing and engineered systems. Whether the failure is a show stopper that brings an organization to a halt, or if your team wants to find and correct root causes of unacceptable variations in a system, the methods described in Systems Failure Analysis can help you identify and evaluate all potential failure causes, not just by jumping to conclusions on the perceived obvious ones. Quantifying the hidden factory of process variations also can help prevent failures and improve productivity and yields by reducing scrap or rework.
Hardcover: 202 pages
Publisher: ASM International (November 17, 2009)

210

Offshore Pipelines, Second Edition: Design, Installation, and Maintenance

Boyun Guo, Shanhong Song PhD, Ali Ghalambor PhD, Tian Ran Lin PhD

The development of oil and gas fields offshore requires specialized pipeline equipment. The structures must be strong enough to with stand the harshest environments, and ensure that production is not interrupted and remains economically feasible. Two of the main objectives of CBM is maximizing reliability while preventing major or minor equipment malfunction and minimizing maintenance costs. CBM provides two major advantages: (1) an efficient approach for weighting maintenance objectives, and (2) a method for specifying physical methods for achieving those objectives. Maintenance cost and reliability objectives are calculated based on proportional hazards model and a control limit CBM replacement policy. Written primarily for engineers and management personnel working on offshore and deepwater oil and gas pipelines, this book covers the fundamentals needed to design, Install, and commission pipeline projects.
Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing; 2^nd edition (September 9, 2013)

211

Complete Guide to Predictive and Preventive Maintenance

Joel Levitt

This book shares the best practices, mistakes, victories, and essential steps for success which the author has gleaned from working with countless organizations. Unlike other books that only focus on the engineering issues (task lists) or management issues (CMMS), this in-depth resource is the first to give true emphasize to the four aspects of success in preventive maintenance systems--engineering, management, economic, and psychological -- thereby enabling readers to have a balanced view and understanding of what is happening in their organizations. Additionally, it blends concrete actionable steps and structures with the theory behind the steps.
- Includes check sheets, history of PM, stories, photographs, and case histories.
- Contains a glossary of terms.
- Provides sample task lists for a variety of equipment with some of the logic behind each task.
- Offers templates for developing your own tasking.
- Includes protocols for detailed economic analysis with examples.Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Industrial Press, Inc.; Second edition (June 15, 2011)
Older Editions: 2003

212

Maintenance Engineering Handbook

Keith Mobley

Extensively updated to cover the latest technologies and methods, Maintenance Engineering Handbook, Eighth Edition offers in-depth details on identifying and repairing faulty equipment. This definitive resource focuses on proven best practices for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), inventory management, root-cause analysis, and performance management. This thoroughly revised edition contains new chapters on:
- Reliability-based maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Sustaining maintenance
- Ultrasonics
- Operating dynamics
- Simplified failure modes and effects analysis
- Criticality analysis
- Process and value-stream mapping
Hardcover: 704 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 8 edition (January 3, 2014)
Older Editions: 2003

213

Learning from Failures: Decision Analysis of Major Disasters

Ashraf Labib

Learning from Failures provides techniques to explore the root causes of specific disasters and how we can learn from them. It focuses on a number of well-known case studies, including: the sinking of the Titanic; the BP Texas City incident; the Chernobyl disaster; the NASA Space Shuttle Columbia accident; the Bhopal disaster; and the Concorde accident. This title is an ideal teaching aid, informed by the author's extensive teaching and practical experience and including a list of learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter, detailed derivation, and many solved examples for modeling and decision analysis.
This book discusses the value in applying different models as mental maps to analyze disasters. The analysis of these case studies helps to demonstrate how subjectivity that relies on opinions of experts can be turned into modeling approaches that can ensure repeatability and consistency of results. The book explains how the lessons learned by studying these individual cases can be applied to a wide range of industries.
This work is an ideal resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and will also be useful for industry professionals who wish to avoid repeating mistakes that resulted in devastating consequences.
Explores the root cause of disasters and various preventative measures
Links theory with practice in regard to risk, safety, and reliability analyses
Uses analytical techniques originating from reliability analysis of equipment failures, multiple criteria decision making, and artificial intelligence domains
Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 1^st edition (July 4, 2014)

214

Gas and Oil Reliability Engineering: Modeling and Analysis

Eduardo Calixto

Gas and Oil Reliability Engineering: Modeling and Analysis, Second Edition, provides the latest tactics and processes that can be used in oil and gas markets to improve reliability knowledge and reduce costs to stay competitive, especially while oil prices are low.
Updated with relevant analysis and case studies covering equipment for both onshore and offshore operations, this reference provides the engineer and manager with more information on lifetime data analysis (LDA), safety integrity levels (SILs), and asset management.
New chapters on safety, more coverage on the latest software, and techniques such as ReBi (Reliability-Based Inspection), ReGBI (Reliability Growth-Based Inspection), RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance), and LDA (Lifetime Data Analysis), and asset integrity management, make the book a critical resource that will arm engineers and managers with the basic reliability principles and standard concepts that are necessary to explain their use for reliability assurance for the oil and gas industry.
Hardcover: 808 pages
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing; 2 edition (June 10, 2016)
Older Editions: 2003

215

Lubrication and Reliability Handbook

Michael J Neale

This handbook helps engineers in industry with the operation and maintenance of machinery. It provides the information that these engineers need in a form that is instantly accessible and easy to read.
The manufacturers of machinery give guidelines on the operation, lubrication and maintenance required for their particular equipment. There are however many different machines in an industrial plant or service organisation, often supplied by many different manufacturers, and there is a need to select as many similar lubricants as possible and to use related machine techniques. This book bridges the gap which exists between the available data on the various machines by providing overall guidance on how to co-ordinate the recommendations of the various equipment makers. The handbook is for an industrial audience consisting of plant engineers and maintenance managers. It describes the essential theory and practice relating to matters of lubrication and reliability.
Hardcover: 202 pages
Publisher: ASM International (November 17, 2009)

Software Reliability

216

Software Reliability Engineering

John D. Musa

This hands-on tutorial shows how to develop tests that ensure the reliability of software systems. Software developers learn how to establish reliable objectives, develop operational profiles, and prepare and execute test cases, as well as about useful formulae and recommended software tools. FAQ sections in each chapgter provide a useful way to review or reference specific information, and practical exercises allow readers to immediately apply what they have learned. John D. Musa is the author of "Software Reliability: Measurement, Prediction, Application".
Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill (July 31, 1998)

217

Software Reliability Engineering: More Reliable Software Faster and Cheaper

John D. Musao

Software Reliability Engineering is the classic guide to this time-saving practice for the software professional. ACM Software Engineering Notes praised it as: ".an introductory book, a reference, and an application book all compressed in a single volume.The author's experience in reliability engineering is apparent and his expertise is infused in the text." IEEE Computer noted: "Toward software you can depend on.This book illustrates the entire SRE process.An aid to systems engineers, systems architects, developers, and managers." This Second Edition is thoroughly rewritten for the latest SRE practice, enlarged 50%, and polished by thousands of practitioners. Added workshops help you apply what you learn to your project. Frequently asked questions were doubled to more than 700. The step-by-step process summary, software user manual, list of articles of SRE user experience, glossary, background sections, and exercises are all updated, enhanced, and exhaustively indexed.
Hardcover: 632 pages
Publisher: AuthorHouse; 2^nd edition (September 20, 2004)

218

Introduction to Combinatorial Testing

D. Richard Kuhn, Raghu N. Kacker, Yu Lei

Combinatorial testing of software analyzes interactions among variables using a very small number of tests. This advanced approach has demonstrated success in providing strong, low-cost testing in real-world situations. Introduction to Combinatorial Testing presents a complete self-contained tutorial on advanced combinatorial testing methods for real-world software.
The book introduces key concepts and procedures of combinatorial testing, explains how to use software tools for generating combinatorial tests, and shows how this approach can be integrated with existing practice. Detailed explanations and examples clarify how and why to use various techniques. Sections on cost and practical considerations describe tradeoffs and limitations that may impact resources or funding. While the authors introduce some of the theory and mathematics of combinatorial methods, readers can use the methods without in-depth knowledge of the underlying mathematics.
Accessible to undergraduate students and researchers in computer science and engineering, this book illustrates the practical application of combinatorial methods in software testing. Giving pointers to freely available tools and offering resources on a supplementary website, the book encourages readers to apply these methods in their own testing projects.
Paperback: 341 pages
Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; 1^st edition (June 20, 2013)

219

Software Product Quality Control

Stefan Wagner

This book guides you in setting up and running continuous quality control in your environment. Starting with a general introduction on the notion of quality, it elaborates what the differences between process and product quality are and provides definitions for quality-related terms often used without the required level of precision. On this basis, the work then discusses quality models as the foundation of quality control, explaining how to plan desired product qualities and how to ensure they are delivered throughout the entire lifecycle. Next it presents the main concepts and techniques of continuous quality control, discussing the quality control loop and its main techniques such as reviews or testing. In addition to sample scenarios in all chapters, the book is rounded out by a dedicated chapter highlighting several applications of different subsets of the presented quality control techniques in an industrial setting.
Hardcover: 210 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2013 edition (July 26, 2013)

220

Software Reliability: Measurement, Prediction, Application

John D. Musa, Anthony Iannino, Kazuhira Okumoto

Revised and updated for professional software engineers, systems analysts and project managers, this highly acclaimed book provides key concepts of software reliability and practical solutions for measuring reliability.
Hardcover: 291 pages
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx); Pro edition (December 1989)

221

System Software Reliability

Hoang Pham

Computer software reliability has never been so important. Computers are used in areas as diverse as air traffic control, nuclear reactors, real-time military, industrial process control, security system control, biometric scan-systems, automotive, mechanical and safety control, and hospital patient monitoring systems. Many of these applications require critical functionality as software applications increase in size and complexity. This book is an introduction to software reliability engineering and a survey of the state-of-the-art techniques, methodologies and tools used to assess the reliability of software and combined software-hardware systems. Current research results are reported and future directions are signposted. This text will interest: graduate students as a course textbook introducing reliability engineering software; reliability engineers as a broad, up-to-date survey of the field; and researchers and lecturers in universities and research institutions as a one-volume reference.
Hardcover: 440 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2007 edition (November 2, 2006)

222

Software Testing And Quality Assurance: Theory And Practice

Kshirasagar Naik

Topics covered include: key concepts in software quality assurance (sqa), sqa processes and metrics; the role of testing; basics of program testing; theory of program testing; code review; unit testing; test generation from control flow graphs, data flow graphs, and program domains; system integration; system testing; test execution; test automation; acceptance testing; quality metrics and reliability models.
chapter 1: basic concepts and preliminaries
chapter 2: theory of program testing
chapter 3: unit testing
chapter 4: control flow testing
chapter 5: data flow testing
chapter 6: domain testing
chapter 7: system integration
chapter 8: system test categories
chapter 9: functional testing
chapter 10: test generation from fsm models
chapter 11: system test design
chapter 12: system test planning and automation
chapter 13: system test execution
chapter 14: acceptance testing
chapter 15: software reliabilty
chapter 16: test team organization
chapter 17: software quality
chapter 18: maturity models.
Paperback
Publisher: Wiley India Private Limited; 1 edition (June 10, 2010)

223

Software Testing: A Craftsman's Approach

Paul C. Jorgensen

This updated and reorganized fourth edition of Software Testing: A Craftsman's Approach applies the strong mathematics content of previous editions to a coherent treatment of Model-Based Testing for both code-based (structural) and specification-based (functional) testing. These techniques are extended from the usual unit testing discussions to full coverage of less understood levels integration and system testing.
- Emphasizes technical inspections and is supplemented by an appendix with a full package of documents required for a sample Use Case technical inspection
- Introduces an innovative approach that merges the Event-Driven Petri Nets from the earlier editions with the "Swim Lane" concept from the Unified Modeling Language (UML) that permits model-based testing for four levels of interaction among constituents in a System of Systems
- Introduces model-based development and provides an explanation of how to conduct testing within model-based development environments
- Presents a new section on methods for testing software in an Agile programming environment
- Explores test-driven development, reexamines all-pairs testing, and explains the four contexts of software testing
Hardcover: 494 pages
Publisher: Auerbach Publications; 4 edition (October 18, 2013)

224

Software Testing

Ron Patton

Software Testing, Second Edition provides practical insight into the world of software testing and quality assurance. Learn how to find problems in any computer program, how to plan an effective test approach and how to tell when software is ready for release. Updated from the previous edition in 2000 to include a chapter that specifically deals with testing software for security bugs, the processes and techniques used throughout the book are timeless. This book is an excellent investment if you want to better understand what your Software Test team does or you want to write better software.
Hardcover: 408 pages
Publisher: Sams Publishing; 2 edition (August 5, 2005)

225

Lessons Learned in Software Testing: A Context-Driven Approach

Cem Kaner, James Bach, Bret Pettichord

Decades of software testing experience condensed into the most important lessons learned.
The world's leading software testing experts lend you their wisdom and years of experience to help you avoid the most common mistakes in testing software. Each lesson is an assertion related to software testing, followed by an explanation or example that shows you the how, when, and why of the testing lesson. More than just tips, tricks, and pitfalls to avoid, Lessons Learned in Software Testing speeds you through the critical testing phase of the software development project without the extensive trial and error it normally takes to do so. The ultimate resource for software testers and developers at every level of expertise, this guidebook features:
- Over 200 lessons gleaned from over 30 years of combined testing experience
- Tips, tricks, and common pitfalls to avoid by simply reading the book rather than finding out the hard way
- Lessons for all key topic areas, including test design, test management, testing strategies, and bug reporting
- Explanations and examples of each testing trouble spot help illustrate each lesson's assertion
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (December 31, 2001)

226

Using Event-B for Critical Device Software Systems

Neeraj Kumar Singh

Defining a new development life-cycle methodology, together with a set of associated techniques and tools to develop highly critical systems using formal techniques, this book adopts a rigorous safety assessment approach explored via several layers (from requirements analysis to automatic source code generation).
This is assessed and evaluated via a standard case study: the cardiac pacemaker. Additionally a formalisation of an Electrocardiogram (ECG) is used to identify anomalies in order to improve existing medical protocols. This allows the key issue - that formal methods are not currently integrated into established critical systems development processes - to be discussed in a highly effective and informative way.
Using Event-B for Critical Device Software Systems serves as a valuable resource for researchers and students of formal methods. The assessment of critical systems development is applicable to all industries, but engineers and physicians from the health domain will find the cardiac pacemaker case study of particular value.
Hardcover: 326 pages
Publisher: Springer; 2013 edition (June 20, 2013)

Quality

227

The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook

Michael L. George, John Maxey, David Rowlands, Mark Price

The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook blends Lean and Six Sigma tools and concepts, providing expert advice on how to determine which tool within a "family" is best for different purposes. Packed with detailed examples and step-by step instructions, it's the ideal handy reference guide to help Green and Black Belts make the transition from the classroom to the field.
Features brief summaries and examples of the 70 most important tools in Lean Six Sigma, such as "Pull," "Heijunka," and "Control Charts"
Groups tools by purpose and usage
Offers a quick, easy reference on using the DMAIC improvement cycle
Provides comprehensive coverage in a compact, portable format
Paperback: 225 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1^st edition (August 1, 2004)

228

A Guide to Six Sigma and Process Improvement for Practitioners and Students: Foundations, DMAIC, Tools, Cases, and Certification

Howard S. Gitlow, Richard J. Melnyck, David M. Levine

Step by step, they systematically walk you through the five-step DMAIC implementation process, with detailed examples and many real-world case studies. You'll find practical coverage of Six Sigma statistics and management techniques, from dashboards and control charts to hypothesis testing and experiment design. Drawing on their extensive experience consulting on Six Sigma and leading major Lean and quality initiatives, Gitlow and Melnyck offer up-to-date coverage of:
- What Six Sigma can do, and how to manage it effectively
- Six Sigma roles, responsibilities, and terminology
- Running Six Sigma programs with Dashboards and Control Charts
- Mastering each DMAIC phase: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control
- Understanding foundational Six Sigma statistics: probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, and interval estimation
- Pursuing Six Sigma Champion or Green Belt Certification, and more
Hardcover: 480 pages
Publisher: Pearson FT Press; 2 edition (May 10, 2015)

229

Introduction to Statistical Quality Control

Douglas C. Montgomery

Introduction to Statistical Quality Control offers a detailed presentation of the modern statistical methods for quality control and improvement. Thorough coverage of statistical process control (SPC) demonstrates the efficacy of statistically-oriented experiments in the context of process characterization, optimization, and acceptance sampling, while examination of the implementation process provides context to real-world applications. Emphasis on Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) provides a strategic problem-solving framework that can be applied across a variety of disciplines.
Paperback: 768 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 8th edition (October 27, 2019)
Older Editions: 7^th

230

Statistical Quality Control

Eugene Lodewick Grant, Richard S. Leavenworth

A textbook designed for statistical quality control courses taught in departments of industrial engineering, operations research and statistics. The book incorporates key organizational changes in order to reflect recent trends in the field.
Hardcover: 764 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; International edition (June 1, 1996)

231

Statistics: Principles and Methods

Richard A. Johnson, Gouri K. Bhattacharyya

Statistics: Principles and Methods, 8th Edition provides students and business professionals with a comprehensive introduction to statistics concepts, terminology, and methods with a wide array of practical applications. Real-world data provides an easily relatable frame of reference, while numerous examples reinforce key ideas and demonstrate critical concepts to help ease student comprehension. Designed for those seeking a highly practical introduction to statistical measurement, reasoning, and analysis, this book requires no specific mathematical background and leaves derivations behind in favor of logic, reasoning, and modern statistics software.
Concepts are introduced first in a real-life setting to illustrate immediate relevancy, and are subsequently expanded to relate underlying mechanisms, limitations, and further applications. An emphasis on the relationship between validity and assumptions underscores the importance of critical thinking and the use of appropriate models while instilling thoughtful habits that lead to accuracy in interpretation. Going beyond the typical introductory text to keep the focus on application, this book gives students a deeper understanding of statistics as it is used every day across disciplines and industries.
Paperback: 576 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 8th edition (January 30, 2019)

232

What is Lean Six Sigma

Michael L. George, David Rowlands, Bill Kastle

A quick introduction on how to use Lean Six Sigma to improve your workplace, meet your goals, and better serve your customers.
Lean Six Sigma combines the two most important improvement trends of our time: making work better (using Six Sigma) and making work faster (using Lean principles). In this plain-English guide, you'll discover how this remarkable quality improvement method can give you the tools to identify and eliminate waste and quality problems in your own work area.
Packed with diagrams, cartoons, and real-life examples, What is Lean Six Sigma? reveals the "four keys" of Lean Six Sigma and how they apply to your own job:
Delight your customers with speed and quality
Improve your processes
Work together for maximum gain
Base decisions on data and facts
You'll see the big picture of what your company hopes to gain with Lean Six Sigma, how it may affect your work area, and what it can mean to you personally.
Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1^st edition (November 17, 2003)

233

The Six Sigma Handbook

Thomas Pyzdek, Paul Keller

This thoroughly revised, industry standard guide delivers all the information you need to apply Lean Six Sigma techniques and dramatically improve processes, profitability, sustainability, and long-term growth. Written by two of the foremost authorities in the field, the book contains full explanations of the latest lean, problem solving and change management principles and methods. You will discover how to build the best teams and foster effective leadership while maximizing customer satisfaction and boosting profits. The book includes coverage of the recently released Minitab 18.
The Six Sigma Handbook, Fifth Edition covers:
- Building the responsive Six Sigma organization
- Recognizing and capitalizing on opportunity
- Data-driven management
- Maximizing resources
- Project management using DMAIC and DMADV
- The define phase
- The measure phase
- Process behavior charts
- Measurement systems evaluation
- The analyze phase
- The improve/design phase
- The control/verify phase
Hardcover: 720 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 5 edition (July 23, 2018)
Older Editions: 2009

234

Lean Six Sigma: Combining Six Sigma Quality with Lean Production Speed

Michael L. George

Explains how to impact a company's performance by combining the strength of Lean Production and Six Sigma. This book shows how Lean and Six Sigma methods complement each other. It outlines a program for combining the synergies of these initiatives to provide the organization with greater speed, less process variation, and more bottom-line impact.
Hardcover: 300 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1^st edition (April 25, 2002)

235

Design for Six Sigma Statistics: 59 Tools for Diagnosing and Solving Problems in DFFS Initiatives

Andrew Sleeper

Design for Six Sigma Statistics meticulously details 59 mathematical procedures for executing DFSS programs, isolating and identifying problems, and solving them before the actual product launch. More than an introduction to statistical concepts and methods, this comprehensive resource offers real-world case studies and step-by-step MINTAB instruction for performing:
- DFSS Design of Experiments
- Measuring Process Capability
- Statistical Tolerancing in DFSS
- DFSS Techniques within the supply chain
For virtually every instance and situation, readers are shown how to select and use appropriate mathematical methods to meet the challenges of today's engineering design for quality. The author covers mathematical tools for planning, interpreting, measuring, correcting, and anticipating product performance and manufacturing parameters. Examples, equations, and MINTAB screen shots facilitate progress through every step toward efficient, effective, and measurable results. In one comprehensive resource, readers will have the formulas they need to fully understand:
- Robust Engineering Concepts
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
- Gap Analysis: Audits and Metrics
- Design of Experiments
Hardcover: 854 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1st edition (December 26, 2005)

236

Quality Toolbox

Nancy R. Tague

The Quality Toolbox is a comprehensive reference of 148 quality tools and variations, with step by step instructions and examples There are tools for generating, organizing, and evaluating ideas, analyzing processes, determining root causes, planning, basic data-handling, and more. The book is written and organized to be easy to use so that anyone can find and learn new tools without needing an instructor.
Paperback: 558 pages
Publisher: ASQ Quality Press; 2^nd edition (March 30, 2005)

237

Lean Six Sigma Using SigmaXL and Minitab

Issa Bass

Written by a Six Sigma Master Black Belt and a Ph.D., this practical guide to Lean Six Sigma project execution follows the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) roadmap. The many real-world examples used in the book offer in-depth theoretical analyses and are implemented using the two most popular statistical software suites--SigmaXL and Minitab. This expert resource covers Lean topics ranging from basic data analysis to complex design of experiments and statistical process control. Harness the power of SigmaXL and Minitab and enable sustained positive operational results throughout your organization with help from this authoritative guide. Lean Six Sigma Using SigmaXL and Minitab explains how to:
Define the project goals, project manager, value statement, stakeholders, and risk
Schedule tasks using the Gantt chart, critical path analysis, and program evaluation and review technique
Capture the voice of internal and external customers
Assess the cost of quality
Gather data and measure process performance
Perform process capabilities analysis
Apply Lean Six Sigma metrics to determine baseline performance
Implement analysis techniques such as Pareto analysis, value stream mapping, failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), and regression analysis
Identify constraints via factorial experiments, and implement process improvements
Monitor production performance using statistical process control
Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1^st edition (February 2, 2009)

238

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook: Tools and Methods for Process Acceleration

Frank Voehl, H. James Harrington, Chuck Mignosa, Rich Charron

The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook: Tools and Methods for Process Acceleration explains how to integrate these seemingly dissimilar approaches to increase production speed while decreasing variations and costs in your organization.
Presenting problem-solving tools you can use to immediately determine the sources of the problems in your organization, the book is based on a recent survey that analyzed Six Sigma tools to determine which are the most beneficial. Although it focuses on the most commonly used tools, it also includes coverage of those used a minimum of two times on every five Six Sigma projects.
Filled with diagrams of the tools you'll need, the book supplies a comprehensive framework to help you for organize and process the vast amount of information currently available about Lean, quality management, and continuous improvement process applications. It begins with an overview of Six Sigma, followed by little-known tips for using Lean Six Sigma (LSS) effectively. It examines the LSS quality system, its supporting organization, and the different roles involved.
Hardcover: 621 pages
Publisher: Productivity Press; 1^st edition (July 9, 2013)

239

The Lean Handbook: A Guide to the Bronze Certification Body of Knowledge

Anthony Manos, Chad Vincent

This handbook s intention is to gather into a single reference the information related to the joint lean certification program of SME, AME, The Shingo Prize, and ASQ. This book will enhance your understanding of the certification s Body of Knowledge (BOK) as a whole and give you a more holistic look at lean. This comprehensive handbook covers all the topics included in the BOK: cultural enablers, continuous process improvement, consistent lean enterprise culture, and business results. Written by a team of lean experts with years of experience in the field, it will be indispensible to anyone interested in implementing and sustaining a lean initiative. The book is written, by design, at the Bronze Level for certification knowledge. This means that the weightings used in the Lean BOK for the Bronze Certification were considered for the depth and breadth of material considered for each rubric. By addressing the Lean BOK at the Bronze Level, this book provides a basic understanding of the lean principles, systems, and tools at a tactical level to drive improvements with measureable results. Material from several lean practitioners with differing backgrounds and experience has been gathered to create this handbook, which serves as an ideal starting point for practitioners who want both a holistic view of lean in general and also specifically the BOK of this groundbreaking joint certification program.
Hardcover: 450 pages
Publisher: Quality Press (July 6, 2012)

240

Certified Quality Engineer Primer

Quality Council of Indiana

1. Certification Overview: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Body of Knowledge (BoK)
2. Management and Leadership: Quality Foundations, Continuous Improvement Foundations, Quality Management Systems, Strategic Planning, Deployment, Stakeholders, Benchmarking, Project Management, Quality Information Systems
3. Quality Systems: Quality Systems Elements, Quality System Documentation, Quality Standards and Guidelines, Industry Standards, Baldrige National Quality Program (BNQP), Quality Audits, Audit Types, Audit Responsibilities, Cost of Quality, Quality Cost Categories, Quality Cost Bases, Quality Training, Training Needs Assessment, Training Effectiveness, References
4. Product and Process Design: Quality Characteristics, Design Inputs and Review, Technical Drawings, Design Verification, Reliability and Maintainability, Preventive Maintenance, R&M Indices, Reliability Models, Hazard Assessment Tools, References
5. Product and Process Control, Methods, Control Plans, Material Control, Material Identification, Material Segregation, Material Classification, Material Review Board (MRB), Acceptance Sampling, Sampling Concepts, Sampling Standards, Sampling Integrity
6. Testing and Measurement: Quality Control Tools, Management and Planning Tools, Improvement Methodologies, Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA), Six Sigma, Total quality management (TQM), Kaizen, Theory of Constraints, Lean Tools, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Root Cause Analysis, Mistake Proofing, References
7. Continuous Improvement: Quality Control Tools, Management and Planning Tools, Improvement Methodologies, Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA), Six Sigma, Total quality management (TQM), Kaizen, Theory of Constraints, Lean Tools, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Root Cause Analysis, Mistake Proofing, References
8. Quantitative Methods: Collecting Data, Types of Data, Measurement Scales, Data Collection Methods, Data Accuracy, Descriptive Statistics, Graphical Relationships, Quantitative Concepts, Statistical Conclusions, Probability Terms, Probability Distributions, Continuous Distributions, Discrete Distributions, References
9. Statistical Tools: Statistical Process Control, Objectives, Common vs. Special Causes, Rational Sub-grouping, Control Charts, Control Chart Analysis, Pre-control Charts, Short-Run Statistical Process Control (SPC), Capability, Capability Studies, Performance vs. Specifications, Capability Indices, Performance Indices, References
10. Statistical Applications: Point Estimates, Confidence Intervals, Hypothesis Testing, Paired-Comparison Tests, Goodness-of-Fit Tests, Contingency Tables, Analysis of Variance, Relationships Between Variables, Linear Regression, Simple Linear Correlation, Time-Series Analysis, Design of Experiments, Terminology, Planning Experiments, Block Experiments, Full-Factorial Experiments, Fractional Factorials, Other Designs, References
11. Risk Management: Risk Oversight, Risk Assessment, Risk Control, References
12. Appendix: Answers
Ring-bound: 882 pages and 400 questions and answers
Publisher: Quality Council Of Indiana (2018)
Publisher Website
CQE Primer Sample Section
American Society for Quality (ASQ) CQE Body of Knowledge (BoK)
ASQ CQE Certification Requirements
Information from ASQ on CQE Certification

241

Certified Quality Engineer Solutions

Quality Council of Indiana

Solutions manual for the Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Primer
Paperback:
Publisher Website
CQE Solutions Manual Sample Section
Publisher: Quality Council Of Indiana (2018)

242

The Certified Quality Engineer Handbook

Sarah E. Burke, Rachel T. Silvestrini

Like the previous editions of The Certified Quality Engineer Handbook, this fourth edition is intended to provide the quality professional with a reference book aligned with the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Body of Knowledge (BoK). The book was not written solely as a study guide to pass the certification exam, but rather as a comprehensive guide to the field of quality engineering. Therefore, most of the chapters include material that goes well beyond the CQE exam requirements.
Based on the changes to the CQE BoK, as well as helpful feedback from colleagues and reviewers, this revised edition contains the following major changes:
- A new chapter on risk management
- An extensively updated glossary
- New and updated references
- A new layout
The editors included many new textbook and journal article references throughout the entire book. Within the discussion of continuous improvement methods, they added descriptions of and references to several case studies. These case studies, which include applications in the service industry, give the reader a broader context on how to apply many of the methods discussed in a real-life scenario. In particular, some of these case studies are related to quality in the service industry. Additionally, the editors updated discussions of and references to new technology important to the quality professional, such as Industry 4.0.
Publisher Website
Hardcover: 684 pages
Publisher: ASQ Quality Press; 4th edition (2017)
Older Editions: 3^rd

243

The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer

Jeffrey Liker

The bestselling guide to Toyota’s legendary philosophy and production system―updated with important new frameworks for driving innovation and quality in your business
One of the most impactful business guides published in the 21st Century, The Toyota Way played an outsized role in launching the continuous-improvement movement that continues unabated today.
Multiple Shingo Award-winning management and operations expert Jeffrey K. Liker provides a deep dive into Toyota’s world-changing processes, showing how you can learn from it to develop your own improvement program that fits your conditions. Thanks in large part to this book, managers across the globe are creating workforces and systems that produce the highest-quality products and services, establish and retain customer loyalty, and drive business profitability and sustainability. Now, Liker has thoroughly updated his classic guide to include:
- Completely revised data and updated information about Toyota’s approach to competitiveness in the new world of mobility and smart technology
- Illustrative examples from manufacturing and service organizations that have learned and improved from the Toyota Way
- A fresh approach to leadership models
- The brain science and skills for learning to think scientifically
- How Toyota applies Hoshin Kanri, a planning process that aligns objectives at all levels and marries them to business strategy
Organized into thematic sections covering the various aspects of the Toyota Way―including Philosophy, Processes, People, and Problem Solving―this unparalleled guide details the 14 key principles for building the foundation of a powerful improvement system and managing it for ultimate competitive advantage.
With The Toyota Way, you have an inspiration and a model of how to set a direction, continuously improve and learn at all levels, continually "flow" value to satisfy customers, improve your leadership, and get quality right the first time.
Hardcover: 448 pages
Publisher: McGraw Hill; 2nd edition (December 1, 2020)
Older Editions: 1^st

244

Quality Is Still Free: Making Quality Certain in Uncertain Times

Philip B. Crosby

Philip B. Crosby (1926-2001) was a quality guru who advocated for zero defects and conformance to requirements. He worked as a quality engineer and manager for several companies, including The Martin Company and ITT Corporation. He also founded his own consulting firm, Philip Crosby Associates, which offered training courses in quality management through its Quality College.
The Quality College taught Crosby's Four Absolutes of Quality Management, which are:
- Quality means conformance to requirements, not goodness.
- Quality comes from prevention, not detection.
- Quality performance standard is Zero Defects, not Acceptable Quality Levels.
- Quality is measured by the Price of Nonconformance, not by indexes.
Crosby's slogan was "quality is free", meaning that investing in quality pays off by reducing costs of rework, scrap, warranty and customer dissatisfaction. He estimated that the price of nonconformance was about 40 percent of the operating costs for most industries.
Crosby's philosophy of quality management was not limited to manufacturing, but also applied to service and knowledge industries. He emphasized the importance of communication and prevention in ensuring quality across all functions and processes.
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition (October 1, 1995)

245

Binomial Distribution Handbook for Scientists and Engineers

E. von Collani, Klaus Drager

This book deals with estimating and testing the probability of an event. It aims at providing practitioners with refined and easy to use techniques as well as initiating a new field of research in theoretical statistics. Practical, comprehensive tables for data analysis of the experimental state of investigations are included. Statisticians and practitioners will find this book an essential reference.
Hardcover: 357 pages
Publisher: Birkhauser; 2001 edition (June 1, 2001)

246

Sample Size Determination and Power

Thomas P. Ryan

Sample Size Determination and Power features a modern introduction to the applicability of sample size determination and provides a variety of discussions on broad topics including epidemiology, microarrays, survival analysis and reliability, design of experiments, regression, and confidence intervals.
The book distinctively merges applications from numerous fields such as statistics, biostatistics, the health sciences, and engineering in order to provide a complete introduction to the general statistical use of sample size determination. Advanced topics including multivariate analysis, clinical trials, and quality improvement are addressed, and in addition, the book provides considerable guidance on available software for sample size determination.
Hardcover: 404 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1^st edition (July 22, 2013)

247

Acceptance Sampling in Quality Control

Edward G. Schilling, Dean V. Neubauer

Acceptance Sampling in Quality Control, Third Edition presents the state of the art in the methodology of sampling while integrating both theory and best practices. It discusses various standards, including those from the ISO, MIL-STD and ASTM and explores how to set quality levels. The book also includes problems at the end of each chapter with solutions. This edition improves upon the previous editions especially in the areas of software applications and compliance sampling plans.
New to the Third Edition:
- Numerous Microsoft Excel templates to address sampling plans are used.
- Commercial software applications are discussed at the end of many chapters.
- Discussion of quick switching systems has been expanded to account for the considerable recent activity in this area.
- Added discussion of zero acceptance number chained quick switching systems.
Hardcover: 882 pages
Publisher : Chapman and Hall/CRC; 3rd edition (May 3, 2017)

248

Sample Size Calculations: Practical Methods for Engineers and Scientists

Paul Mathews

Sample Size Calculations: Practical Methods for Engineers and Scientists presents power and sample size calculations for common statistical analyses including methods for means, standard deviations, proportions, counts, regression, correlation, and measures of agreement. Topics of special interest to quality engineering professionals include designed experiments, reliability studies, statistical process control, acceptance sampling, process capability analysis, statistical tolerancing, and gage error studies. The book emphasizes approximate methods, but exact methods are presented when the approximate methods fail. Monte Carlo and bootstrap methods are introduced for situations that don't satisfy the assumptions of the analytical methods. Solutions are presented for more than 170 example problems and solutions for selected example problems using PASS, MINITAB, Piface, and R are posted on the Internet.
Paperback: 338 pages
Publisher: Mathews Malnar and Bailey, Inc. (February 24, 2010)

Excel Data Analysis

249

Statistical Analysis with Excel For Dummies

Joseph Schmuller

If you want to learn how to use Excel for statistical analysis, this book is for you. Statistical Analysis with Excel For Dummies is a practical guide that shows you how to perform various statistical techniques in Excel without being a math expert. You'll discover how to work with formulas, functions, charts, probabilities, distributions, and correlations in Excel 2021. You'll also learn how to interpret and communicate your results, make predictions, and model future scenarios based on past data. Whether you use Windows, Mac, or iPad, this book will help you unlock the power of statistics in Excel. You don't need any prior knowledge of statistics or Excel to get started. Just follow the easy steps and examples in this book and have fun with statistics!
Paperback: 576 pages
Publisher: For Dummies; 5^th edition (December 30, 2021)

250

Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics: Using Microsoft Excel 2016

Neil J. Salkind

Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics: Using Microsoft Excel 2016, Fourth Edition presents an often intimidating and difficult subject in a way that is clear, informative, and personable. Researchers and students will appreciate the book's unhurried pace and thorough, friendly presentation. Opening with an introduction to Excel 2016, including coverage of how to use functions and formulas, this edition also shows students how to install the Excel Data Analysis Tools option to access a host of useful analytical techniques. The book walks readers through various statistical procedures, beginning with simple descriptive statistics, correlations, and graphical representations of data, and ending with inferential techniques, analysis of variance, and a new introductory chapter on working with large datasets and data mining using Excel.
Paperback: 544 pages
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc; 4 edition (March 4, 2016)

251

Data Smart: Using Data Science to Transform Information into Insight

John W. Foreman

Data Science gets thrown around in the press like it's magic. Major retailers are predicting everything from when their customers are pregnant to when they want a new pair of Chuck Taylors. It's a brave new world where seemingly meaningless data can be transformed into valuable insight to drive smart business decisions.
But how does one exactly do data science? Do you have to hire one of these priests of the dark arts, the "data scientist," to extract this gold from your data? Nope.
Data science is little more than using straight-forward steps to process raw data into actionable insight. And in Data Smart, author and data scientist John Foreman will show you how that's done within the familiar environment of a spreadsheet.
Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (November 4, 2013)

252

Microsoft Excel Data Analysis and Business Modeling

Wayne Winston

Master business modeling and analysis techniques with Microsoft Excel and transform data into bottom-line results. Award-winning educator Wayne Winston’s hands-on, scenario-focused guide helps you use today’s Excel to ask the right questions and get accurate, actionable answers. More extensively updated than any previous edition, new coverage ranges from one-click data analysis to STOCKHISTORY, dynamic arrays to Power Query, and includes six new chapters. Practice with over 900 problems, many based on real challenges faced by working analysts.
Paperback: 1168 pages
Publisher: Microsoft Press; 7th edition (December 16, 2021)
Older Editions: 5^th

253

Advanced Excel for scientific data analysis

Robert de Levie

New visualization tools, added emphasis on common computational pitfalls, and many new examples, plus an extensive set of directly applicable sample functions and macros for often-encountered data analysis problems, all open-access and freely available under the GNU General Public License. *** A collection of 125 additional matrix functions (increased from Excel's 5) including for eigenvalue and singular value problems of real and complex matrices, thanks to the work of Leonardo Volpi and coworkers. *** About 300 additional functions for calculating in extended precision, of up to over 32,000 decimals, covering all of Excel's Math & Trig, Statistical, and Engineering functions and many more, a project started by Leonardo Volpi and recently greatly enlarged by John Beyers. *** Still, you can use just as much power as you need. The included least squares macro xnLS operates as easily as its double-precision cousin LS, and only needs 35 decimals to ace all of the NIST StRD linear regression tests, decimal for decimal. *** All of these free, open-access add-ins retain the ease of use and transparency of the spreadsheet, and do not require you to write any VBA code. If you ever doubted the computational power and accuracy of Excel for scientific data analysis, read this book, try out its exercises, and judge for yourself. *** However, if you want to create VBA routines to solve your own problems, or wish to write special functions for your students or coworkers, extensive help is provided on how to write and validate these, and to make such custom add-ins fit seamlessly within Excel.
Paperback: 672 pages
Publisher: Atlantic Academic LLC (2012)

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