Title :
Two Recursive Algorithms for Computing the Reliability of k-out-of-n Systems
Author :
Rai, Suresh ; Sarje, A.K. ; Prasad, E.V. ; Kumar, Arun
Author_Institution :
North Carolina State University, Raleigh; Reader; Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering; University of Roorkee; Roorkee - 247 667 INDIA.
fDate :
6/1/1987 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The paper presents two recursive methods to compute reliability of a k-out-of-n system. The method is simple and computationally efficient when compared with other current methods. Examples illustrate the technique. The algorithms are presented in a recursive language with an Algol-like notation. The algorithms are easy to remember and can be used for manual computations.
Keywords :
Computational complexity; Computer networks; Multiprocessor interconnection networks; Reliability engineering; Reliability theory; Telecommunication network reliability; Conservative policy; Interconnection network; Recursive algorithm; k-out-of-n system;
Journal_Title :
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TR.1987.5222362