Synthesis and Analysis Methods for Safety and Reliability Studies

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-ix

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2. Binary Systems

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-3

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   2. Fault Tree Analysis by List-Processing Techniques

      • M. Astolfi, S. Contini, C. L. Van den Muyzenberg, G. Volta

      Pages 5-32

   3. PATREC, a Computer Code for Fault-Tree Calculations

      • A. Blin, A. Carnino, J. P. Signoret, F. Bouscatie, B. Duchemin, J. M. Landré et al.

      Pages 33-43

   4. Repairable Multiphase Systems - Markov and Fault-Tree Approaches for Reliability Evaluation

      • C. A. Clarotti, S. Contini, R. Somma

      Pages 45-58

   5. Reliability Parameters for Chemical Process Systems

      • Ernest J. Henley, James O. Y. Ong

      Pages 59-77

   6. About the Definition of Coherency in Binary System Reliability Analysis

      • A. Amendola, S. Contini

      Pages 79-84

   7. Regeneration Diagrams

      • G W Parry

      Pages 85-94

   8. Uncertainty Propagation in Fault-Tree Analysis

      • A. G. Colombo

      Pages 95-103

3. Multistate Systems - Logic Diagram

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 105-107

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   2. The Cat Methodology for Fault Tree Construction

      • Steven L. Salem, George Apostolakis

      Pages 109-128

   3. L.A.M. Technique: Systematic Generation of Logical Structures in Systems Reliability Studies

      • Giuseppe Reina, Giuseppe Squellati

      Pages 129-181

   4. Multivalued Logic in the Representation of Engineering Systems

      • S. Garribba, P. Mussio, F. Naldi

      Pages 183-197

   5. Fault Tree Analysis with Multistate Components

      • L. Caldarola

      Pages 199-248

4. Multistate Systems - Other Methods

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 249-250

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   2. Reliability Analysis of a Repairable Single Unit Under General Age-Dependence

      • A. Foglio Para, S. Garribba

      Pages 251-268

   3. Use of Markov Processes for Reliability Problems

      • A. Blin, A. Carnino, J. P. Georgin, J. P. Signoret

      Pages 269-294

   4. Some Considerations on the Markov Approach to Reliability

      • Roberto Somma

      Pages 295-304

   5. How to Use the Minimal Cuts of Fault Tree Analysis in Markov Modelling

      • Heinz Wenzelburger

      Pages 305-312

   6. Response Surface Methodology in Risk Analysis

      • L. Olivi

      Pages 313-327

This book originates from the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Synthesis and Analysis Methods for Safety and Reliability Studies held at Sogesta Conference Centre, Urbino, Italy, 3-14 July 1978. The Institute, co-directed by Prof. E.J. Henley and Dr. G. Volta, was attended by 67 persons from twelve countries. The focus of the Institute was on theoretical and applied aspects of reliability and risk analysis methodologies. The Institute was composed of lectures, workshops and gu~ded discussions. From the large quantity of written material that was used and produced during the Institute, a number of papers introducing the most relevant research results and trends in the field have been selected. The papers have been edited, partly rewritten and rearranged in order to obtain in the end an integrat­ ed exposition of methods and techniques for reliability analysis and computation of complex systems. The book is divided into four sections which correspond to fairly homogeneous areas from a methodological point of view. Each section is preceded by an introduction prepared by the Editors which aims at helping the readers to put in perspective and appre­ ciate the contribution of each paper to the subject of the section.

• Response surface methodology
• calculus
• complex systems
• modeling
• optimization
• risk analysis

• University of California, Los Angeles, USA

  G. Apostolakis

• CESNEF - Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy

  S. Garribba

• C.E.C. Joint Research Centre, Ispra (VA), Italy

  G. Volta

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