Zio, Enrico. <br/><br/>
Computational methods for reliability and risk analysis  [electronic resource] / 
Enrico Zio. 
 - Singapore :  World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd.,  ©2009. 
 - 1 online resource (364 p.) :  ill. 
 - Series on quality, reliability and engineering statistics ;  v. 14 .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-338). 
<br/><br/> "This book illustrates a number of modelling and computational techniques for addressing relevant issues in reliability and risk analysis. In particular, it provides: i) a basic illustration of some methods used in reliability and risk analysis for modelling the stochastic failure and repair behaviour of systems, e.g. the Markov and Monte Carlo simulation methods; ii) an introduction to Genetic Algorithms, tailored to their application for RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety) optimization; iii) an introduction to key issues of system reliability and risk analysis, like dependent failures and importance measures; and iv) a presentation of the issue of uncertainty and of the techniques of sensitivity and uncertainty analysis used in support of reliability and risk analysis. The book provides a technical basis for senior undergraduate or graduate courses and a reference for researchers and practitioners in the field of reliability and risk analysis. Several practical examples are included to demonstrate the application of the concepts and techniques in practice."-- 
<br/><br/><br/>Mode of access: World Wide Web. <br/>System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9789812839022 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Reliability (Engineering)--Statistical methods.<br/>Risk assessment--Statistical methods.<br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TA169  / .Z598 2009 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>620.00452