Modern Design and Manufacturing Practices for Performability Engineering

Design and Manufacturing Practices for Performability Engineering serves as a guide, generating innovative ideas and fostering a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of performability engineering. The present text is aimed at providing modeling and analysis techniques for the evaluation of reliability measures for systems whose structures can be described in the form of a probabilistic graph. The chapters in this book are diverse and represent the vitality of the majority of QRAMS aspects of performability engineering. It describes techniques, illustrated through several examples, for enumerative minimal paths and methods to obtain the aforementioned reliability measures. As technology continues to reshape the world, this book stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining the highest standards of performability engineering in the pursuit of progress. Section one begins with an exploration of the mathematical and physical realities of reliability, delving into the importance of understanding the duality between mathematical predications and physical observations. In addition, the section also provides valuable insights into the principles and practices of quality improvement, as well as the integration of time-predicting concepts. Section two examines the advancements in transformative technologies such as predictive analytics, AI, IoT, and automation that have revolutionized how railway assets are managed. It also contains discussions on convolution neural networks, the integration of quantum computing, and data-driven methods. Section three provides overviews and strategies to overcome key challenges in evolving engineering practices. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for engineers to practice safety with new product launches.