DEPENDABILITY 03 – Module 03 • Intrinsic reliability calculation

Objectives

• Understand the interest of the reliability calculation of the components of a system,
• Know different methods,
• Know how to take into account the mission profile and the standards for the reliability calculation.

At the end of the training, the trainee will:

• Know the necessary elements for a reliability calculation,
• Be able to conduct an intrinsic reliability calculation.

Program

Day 1

Introduction to the concept of reliability

• Definitions
• Stakes, context and objectives

Predictive method

• Statistics, mathematical models and laws
• References, standards and simulations

Operational method

• Bench testing
• Feedback from experience/field

Specific approaches by domain

• Stress-resistance type calculations in mechanics
• Standards and calculations in electronics
• Qualitative evaluation in software

Day 2

Mission profile

• Reference mode of use
• Identify and recognize the required parameters for reliability calculations

Software tools

• Some examples and their possibilities

Workshop: Application of the reliability calculation process

• Import the list of components
• Build the mission profile
• Reliability calculation

EAssessment for learning: quiz