Title :
A Time-Variable Ratio Useful in Reliability Theory
Author :
Agrafiotis, G.K.
Author_Institution :
Statistical Unit; University of Athens; Panepistemiopolis, Couponia; Athens 621, Greece.
Abstract :
This contribution identifies a time-variable ratio which is useful in the reliability theory of failed components. An integral equation is obtained for that fraction of the s-expected failed components (with instantaneous replacement) in (0, t), which are functioning for at least time z¿t. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to evaluate.
Keywords :
Failure analysis; Integral equations; Mechanical variables measurement; Random variables; Reliability theory; Statistics; Stochastic processes; Renewal density;
Journal_Title :
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TR.1982.5221381
