Title :
An Alternative Fault-Tree Algebra
Author :
Cargal, James M.
Author_Institution :
Science Applications Inc, El Segundo; OAO Corporation; 2230 East Imperial Highway; El Segundo, CA 90245 USA.
Abstract :
This paper describes an algebra that complements Boolean algebra and which can be useful for non-coherent systems. This algebra involves substantially less manipulation than Boolean algebras do, and is convenient for describing the exclusive-or operation.
Keywords :
Boolean algebra; Difference equations; Fault trees; Minimization; Pathology; Reliability engineering; Reliability theory; Risk analysis; Boolean algebra; Boolean ring; Coherent system; Fault tree;
Journal_Title :
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TR.1980.5220818
