Reliability Design of Mechanical Systems: A Guide for Mechanical and Civil Engineers

Description

The revised edition of this book offers an expanded overview of the reliability design of mechanical systems and describes the reliability methodology, including a parametric accelerated life test (ALT) plan, a load analysis, a tailored series of parametric ALTs with action plans, and an evaluation of the final designs to ensure the design requirements are satisfied. It covers both the quantitative and qualitative approaches of the reliability design forming in the development process of mechanical products, with a focus on parametric ALT and illustrated via case studies. This new reliability methodology – parametric ALT should help mechanical and civil engineers to uncover design parameters improving product design and avoiding recalls. Updated chapters cover product recalls and assessment of their significance, modern definitions in reliability engineering, parametric accelerated life testing in mechanical systems, and extended case studies. For this revised edition, one new chapter has been introduced to reflect recent developments in analysis of fluid motion and mechanical vibration. Other chapters are expanded and updated to improve the explanation of topics including structures and load analysis, failure mechanics, design and reliability testing, and mechanical system failure. The broad scope gives the reader an overview of the state-of-the-art in the reliability design of mechanical systems and an indication of future directions and applications. It will serve as a solid introduction to the field for advanced students, and a valuable reference for those working in the development of mechanical systems and related areas. Front Matter ....Pages i-xvi Introduction to Reliability Design of Mechanical/Civil System (Seongwoo Woo)....Pages 1-17 Product Recalls and Its Assessment Significance (Seongwoo Woo)....Pages 19-52 Modern Definitions in Reliability Engineering (Seongwoo Woo)....Pages 53-99 Failure Mechanics, Design and Reliability Testing (Seongwoo Woo)....Pages 101-162 Structures (or Mechanisms) and Load Analysis (Seongwoo Woo)....Pages 163-204 Fluid Motion and Mechanical Vibration (Seongwoo Woo)....Pages 205-248 Mechanical System Failures (Seongwoo Woo)....Pages 249-306 Parametric Accelerated Life Testing in Mechanical/Civil System (Seongwoo Woo)....Pages 307-360 Parametric ALT and Its Case Studies (Seongwoo Woo)....Pages 361-459 Parametric ALT: A Powerful Tool for Future Engineering Development (Seongwoo Woo)....Pages 461-464