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ISBN: 9780849330681 | 0849330688
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Copyright: 11/15/2004

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Due to global competition, safety regulations, and other factors, manufacturers are increasingly pressed to create products that are safe, highly reliable, and of high quality. Engineers and quality assurance professionals need a cross-disciplinary understanding of these topics in order to ensure high standards in the design and manufacturing processes. Reliability, Quality, and Safety for Engineers is the first publication to integrate this information in a single source.The text begins with an introduction that discusses the need for reliability, quality and safety as well as historical information, terms, and definitions. Subsequent chapters discuss relevant mathematics, evaluation models and methods, testing, management, and costing. The author treats each topic in a comprehensive manner that requires no prior knowledge of the subject in order to understand the contents.The author includes numerous examples, problems, and solutions to test the reader's comprehension. He also lists important journals, organizations, standards, and books for further study, creating a comprehensive resource for design, system, safety and manufacturing engineers as well as reliability specialists and quality assurance professionals.

1 Introduction

(12)

1.1 Need for Reliability, Quality, and Safety

(1)

1.2 History

(1)

1.2.1 Reliability

(1)

1.2.2 Quality

(1)

1.2.3Safety

(1)

1.3 Terms and Definitions

(2)

1.4 Useful Information on Reliability, Quality, and Safety

(4)

1.4.1 Journals

(1)

1.4.2 Standards

(1)

1.4.3 Conference Proceedings

(1)

1.4.4 Organizations

(1)

1.4.5 Books

(1)

1.5 Problems

(4)

2 Reliability, Quality, and Safety Mathematics

(18)

2.1 Introduction

(1)

2.2 Mode, Median, Range, Arithmetic Mean, Root Mean Square, Mean Deviation, and Standard Deviation

(5)

2.2.1 Mode

(1)

2.2.2 Median

(1)

2.2.3 Range

(1)

2.2.4 Arithmetic Mean

(1)

2.2.5 Root Mean Square

(1)

2.2.6 Mean Deviation

(1)

2.2.7 Standard Deviation

(1)

2.3 Boolean Algebra Laws

(1)

2.4 Probability Definition and Properties

(2)

2.5 Useful Mathematical Definitions

(3)

2.5.1 Probability Density and Cumulative Distribution Functions

(1)

2.5.2 Expected Value

(1)

2.5.3 Variance

(1)

2.5.4 Laplace Transform

(1)

2.5.5 Laplace Transform: Final-Value Theorem

(1)

2.6 Solving First Order Differential Equations with Laplace Transforms

(2)

2.7 Statistical Distributions

(3)

2.7.1 Normal Distribution

(1)

2.7.2 Binomial Distribution

(1)

2.7.3 Poisson Distribution

(1)

2.7.4 Exponential Distribution

(1)

2.7.5 Rayleigh Distribution

(1)

2.7.6 Weibull Distribution

(1)

2.8 Problems

(3)

3 Introduction to Reliability

(16)

3.1 Need for Reliability

(1)

3.2 Bathtub Hazard Rate Curve

(1)

3.3 General and Specific Hazard Rate Functions

(2)

3.3.1 Hazard Rate for Exponential Distribution

(1)

3.3.2 Hazard Rate for Weibull Distribution

(1)

3.3.3 Hazard Rate for General Distribution

(1)

3.4 General and Specific Reliability Functions

(1)

3.4.1 Reliability Function for Exponential Distribution

(1)

3.4.2 Reliability Function for Weibull Distribution

(1)

3.4.3 Reliability Function for General Distribution

(1)

3.5 Mean Time to Failure

(4)

3.5.1 Equation (3.19) Derivation

(1)

3.5.2 Equation (3.20) Derivation

(2)

3.6 Failure Rate Estimation

(2)

3.7 Failure Data Collection, Sources, and Failure Rates for Selected Items

(1)

3.7.1 Failure Rates for Selected Items

(1)

3.8 Problems

(4)

4 Static Reliability Evaluation Models

(14)

4.1 Introduction

(1)

4.2 Series Network

(2)

4.3 Parallel Network

(2)

4.4 k-Out-of-m Network

(1)

4.5 Series-Parallel Network

(2)

4.6 Parallel-Series Network

(2)

4.7 Bridge Network

(2)

4.8 Problems

(3)

5 Dynamic Reliability Evaluation Models

(18)

5.1 Introduction

(1)

5.2 Series Network

(4)

5.2.1 Series System Reliability and Mean Time to Failure with Weibull Distributed Units' Times to Failure

(1)

5.2.2 Series System Reliability with Nonconstant Failure Rates of Units

(1)

5.3 Parallel Network

(2)

5.4 k-Out-of-m Network

(3)

5.5 Series-Parallel Network

(1)

5.6 Parallel-Series Network

(1)

5.7 Standby System

(2)

5.8 Bridge Network

(1)

5.9 Problems

(4)

6 Reliability Evaluation Methods

(20)

6.1 Introduction

(1)

6.2 Network Reduction Method

(3)

6.3 Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) Method

(4)

6.3.1 Fault Tree Symbols and Basic Steps for Developing a Fault Tree

(1)

6.3.2 Probability Evaluation of Fault Trees

(3)

6.4 Markov Method

(1)

6.5 Decomposition Method

(3)

6.6 Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Method

(1)

6.7 Common Cause Failure Analysis Method

(4)

6.8 Problems

(4)

7 Reliability Testing

(14)

7.1 Introduction

(1)

7.2 Types of Reliability Testing

(2)

7.3 Tests for Determining the Validity of an Item's Exponentially Distributed Times to Failure

101

(4)

7.3.1 Test I

101

(2)

7.3.2 Test II

103

(2)

7.4 Confidence Limit Estimation on Mean Item Life

105

(4)

7.4.1 Method I

106

(1)

7.4.2 Method II

107

(2)

7.5 Economics of Testing

109

(1)

7.6 Problems

110

(3)

8 Reliablity Management and Costing

113

(10)

8.1 Introduction

113

(1)

8.2 General Management Reliability Program-Related Responsibilities and Guiding Force Associated Facts for an Effective Reliability Program

113

(2)

8.3 An Approach for Developing Reliability Goals and Useful Guidelines for Developing Reliability Programs

115

(1)

8.4 Reliability Engineering Department Responsibilities and Tasks of a Reliability Engineer

116

(1)

8.5 Reliability Cost

117

(1)

8.6 Reliability Activity Cost Estimation Models

118

(3)

8.6.1 Reliability Prediction Manhour Estimation Model

119

(1)

8.6.2 Reliability Modeling/Allocation Manhour Estimation Model

119

(1)

8.6.3 Reliability and Maintainability Program Plan Manhour Estimation Model

119

(1)

8.6.4 Reliability Testing Manhour Estimation Model

120

(1)

8.6.5 Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Manhour Estimation Model

120

(1)

8.6.6 Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) Manhour Estimation Model

120

(1)

8.6.7 Reliability and Maintainability Management Manhour Estimation Model

121

(1)

8.7 Problems

121

(2)

9 Introduction to Quality

123

(12)

9.1 Introduction

123

(1)

9.2 Comparisons of Modern and Traditional Products, Direct Factors Influencing the Quality of Product and Services, and Quality Design Characteristics

123

(1)

9.3 Quality Goals

124

(1)

9.4 Quality Assurance System Elements

125

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9.5 Design for Quality

126

(1)

9.6 Total Quality Management (TQM)

127

(5)

9.6.1 TQM Elements and Goals for TQM Process Success

128

(1)

9.6.2 Deming Approach to TQM

129

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9.6.3 Obstacles to TQM Implementation

130

(1)

9.6.4 Selected Books on TQM and Organizations that Promote the TQM Concept

131

(1)

9.7 Problems

132

(3)

10 Quality Analysis Methods

135

(20)

10.1 Introduction

135

(1)

10.2 Quality Control Charts

135

(11)

10.2.1 The p-Charts

136

(2)

10.2.2 The R-Charts

138

(3)

10.2.3 The X-Charts

141

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10.2.4 The c-Charts

143

(3)

10.3 Pareto Diagram

146

(1)

10.4 Quality Function Deployment (QFD)

146

(1)

10.5 Scatter Diagram

147

(2)

10.6 Cause-and-Effect Diagram

149

(1)

10.7 Hoshin Kanri

150

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10.8 Design of Experiments (DOE)

151

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10.9 Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

151

(2)

10.10 Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

153

(1)

10.11 Problems

153

(2)

11 Quality Management and Costing

155

(14)

11.1 Introduction

155

(1)

11.2 Upper and Middle Management Quality-Related Roles

155

(1)

11.3 Quality Control Engineering Functions and Quality-Related Responsibilities Among Various Organizational Groups

156

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11.4 Steps for Planning the Quality Control Organizational Structure and Quality Control Organizational Methods

157

(2)

11.5 Quality Manager Attributes, Functions, and Reasons for Failure

159

(1)

11.6 Quality Control Manual and Quality Auditing

160

(1)

11.7 Procurement Quality Control

160

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11.7.1 Useful Guidelines for Controlling Incoming Part/Materials

161

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11.7.2 Incoming Material Inspection

161

(1)

11.7.3 Formulas for Determining Accuracy and Waste of Inspectors and Vendor Quality Rating

162

(2)

11.8 Quality Costs

164

(1)

11.8.1 Classifications of Quality Costs

164

(1)

11.9 Quality Cost Indexes

165

(1)

11.9.1 Index I

165

(1)

11.9.2 Index II

166

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11.9.3 Index III

166

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11.10 Problems

166

(3)

12 Introduction to Safety

169

(8)

12.1 Need for Safety

169

(1)

12.2 Safety-Related Facts and Figures

169

(1)

12.3 Engineers and Safety

170

(1)

12.4 Product Hazard Classifications and Common Mechanical Injuries

171

(2)

12.5 Statute, Common, Administrative, and Liability Laws and Product Liability

173

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12.6 Workers' Compensation

175

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12.7 Problems

175

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13 Safety Analysis Methods

177

(14)

13.1 Introduction

177

(1)

13.2 Cause and Effect Diagram (CAED)

177

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13.3 Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

178

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13.4 Control Charts

180

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13.5 Markov Method

181

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13.6 Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

184

(1)

13.7 Hazards and Operability Analysis (HAZOP)

184

(1)

13.8 Technic of Operations Review (TOR)

184

(2)

13.9 Interface Safety Analysis (ISA)

186

(1)

13.10 Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

187

(1)

13.11 Safety Indexes

187

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13.11.1 Disabling Injury Severity Rate (DISR)

187

(1)

13.11.2 Disabling Injury Frequency Rate (DIFR)

188

(1)

13.12 Problems

188

(3)

14 Safety Management and Costing

191

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14.1 Introduction

191

(1)

14.2 Safety Management Principles and Developing a Safety Program Plan

191

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14.3 Safety Department Functions

193

(1)

14.4 Functions and Qualifications of Safety Professionals

193

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14.4.1 Safety Manager

193

(1)

14.4.2 Safety Engineer

194

(1)

14.5 Safety Committees and Motivating Employees to Work Safely

195

(1)

14.6 A Manufacturer's Losses or Cost due to an Accident Involving its Product

196

(1)

14.7 Safety Cost Estimation Methods and Models

197

(2)

14.7.1 The Simonds Method

197

(1)

14.7.2 The Heinrich Method

198

(1)

14.7.3 Total Safety Cost Estimation Model

198

(1)

14.8 Safety Cost Indexes

199

(1)

14.8.1 Index I

199

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14.8.2 Index II

199

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14.8.3 Index III

199

(1)

14.9 Problems

200

(3)

15 Robot, Software, and Medical Device Safety

203

(14)

15.1 Introduction

203

(1)

15.2 Robot Safety

204

(3)

15.2.1 Facts and Figures

204

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15.2.2 Robot Safety Problems

204

(1)

15.2.3 Types of Robot Accidents

205

(1)

15.2.4 Robot Hazard Causes

205

(1)

15.2.5 Robot Safeguard Methods

206

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15.3 Software Safety

207

(3)

15.3.1 Facts and Figures

207

(1)

15.3.2 Software Safety vs. Reliability

208

(1)

15.3.3 Software Hazard Causing Ways

208

(1)

15.3.4 Basic Software System Safety Tasks

208

(1)

15.3.5 Software Hazard Analysis Methods

209

(1)

15.4 Medical Device Safety

210

(2)

15.4.1 Facts and Figures

210

(1)

15.4.2 Medical Device Safety vs. Reliability

210

(1)

15.4.3 Types of Medical Device Safety

211

(1)

15.4.4 Patient Injury and Medical Device Accident Causes

212

(1)

15.4.5 Medical Device Safety Requirements

212

(1)

15.5 Problems

212

(5)

Index

217

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