Subject description
RAM (Reliability, Availability & Maintainability) studies, requirements flow down, cost estimation, analysis on design, probabilistic design, logistic support, maintainability, availability, interface control, system integration, reliability grown modelling, cost estimation, sparings. Testing and performance evaluation, system safety modelling, installation procedures, asset management, disposal, asset purchase/replacement policies and decision-making. More specifically, the … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
MECH474 - Reliability Engineering
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Explain the principles of reliability engineering and reliability engineering processes.
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Explain the systems concept in the context of the systems life cycle and reliability engineering.
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Explain significant design concepts affecting operational feasibility and how these concepts can be applied to different situations.
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Participate in the development and management of reliability engineering activities.
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Identify and be able to use mathematical tools and techniques commonly used in systems reliability analysis and how they can be applied to different situations.
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Explain how mathematical and physical modelling and simulation can be applied in the systems engineering process.
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Explain the systems engineering approach by reference to case studies.
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Develop a systems engineering management plan for practical application.
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Conduct a life cycle cost analysis.
Assessment details
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Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.
Textbook information
Charles E. Ebeling (2010). An Introduction to Reliability and Maintainability Engineering (2nd edition), Waveland Press, Inc., Long Grove, Illinois, USA.