DocumentCode
1319286
Title
A Comparison of Methods for Analyzing Censored Life Data to Estimate Relationships Between Stress and Product Life
Author
Hahn, Gerald J. ; Nelson, Wayne
Author_Institution
Corporate Research and Development Center, General Electric Company, Schenectady, N. Y. 12345.
Issue
1
fYear
1974
fDate
4/1/1974 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
2
Lastpage
11
Abstract
This article briefly reviews graphical, maximum likelihood, and linear estimation methods for analyzing censored life data to estimate relationships between stress and product life. Each method is illustrated by an example dealing with accelerated life test data on motor insulation. The advantages and disadvantages of the methods are compared to guide the choice of a method for a given application.
Keywords
Acceleration; Data analysis; Failure analysis; Insulation testing; Life estimation; Life testing; Maximum likelihood estimation; Statistics; Stress; Weibull distribution;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9529
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TR.1974.5215696
Filename
5215696
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