... Distortion function Probability density function Hazard rate function Bathtub failure rate Maximum likelihood estimation Monte Carlo simulation Lifetime data modeling is studied extensively by several researchers for different lifetime distributions with unbounded support. These are mainly based...

... A model of the standard costs that are incurred when an electronic control module in an automotive application fails in service was developed. These costs were related to the Design FMEA ranking of the level of severity of the failure mode and the probability of its occurrence. Monte Carlo simulations...

... systems are inherently complex. The system hierarchy in terms of sub‐systems and components is utilized (Upadhya and Srinivasan, 2003a, b, 2004, 2005). For instance, a weapon system would include weapon platform, the weapon itself, weapon propulsion and warhead. Monte Carlo simulation Warfare...

... system, and the statistical properties of the MLEs are investigated by Monte Carlo simulation under the two‐stage inspection scheme and the three‐stage inspection scheme. Findings Simulation results reveal not only that the MLEs of Weibull parameters gradually approximate the true values of Weibull...

...‐response data in the proposed series system. The statistical features of the model are illustrated through a numerical example of two‐component series products, and the properties of the maximum likelihood estimators were studied via Monte Carlo simulation under a two‐stage inspected scheme for various...

... mission time) which is a sequential (or conditional) event. Furthermore, the redundancies and dependencies are adding to the complexity. Originality/value This paper emphasizes the importance of realistic reliability modelling in complex operational scenario with Monte‐Carlo simulation approach...

... the pronounced decrease in availability (as low as less than 10 per cent in some cases) due to multiple failures and logistic delays. The results are, however, highly sensitive to a combination of reliability, maintainability and logistic delay parameters. Weapons Monte Carlo simulation Logistics management...

...,…, X_p. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Reliability theory Monte Carlo simulation (The singular and plural of an acronym are always spelled the same) μ mean value Γ(.) Euler‐Gamma function cdf cumulative distribution function CI confidence interval cv coefficient...