Part of a two-volume work which presents the methods and techniques used to assess and measure the dependability of industrial systems, this book provides definitions of the main concepts of predictive analysis. It defines preliminary hazard analysis, failure modes and effects analysis.

Part of a two-volume work which presents the methods and techniques used to assess and measure the dependability of industrial systems, this book concentrates on the specific methods used to solve reliability problems, taking into account human factors, mechanics and software.