Delay time analysis in maintenance

Redmond, DF

Abstract

The thesis develops the application of delay time analysis to the area of
mathematical modelling of planned maintenance and inspection of
industrial systems. Chapter 1 gives an introduction to the history and
techniques in use of maintenance modelling and surveys appropriate
literature in the field. A section is devoted to papers published on delay
time analysis. Chapter 2 introduces and develops mathematical models for
modelling the reliability, maintenance and inspection of repairable
systems. Chapter 3 gives an account of parameter estimation and model
updating techniques in the light of subjective and observational data sets
collected over a period of system operation. Chapter 4 addresses a bias
in the probability distribution function of delay time when the data
available over an operating survey is censored. Parameter estimation
methods for this situation are then proposed. Chapter 5 gives an account
of a simulation study of the delay time models and verifies the theory and
parameter estimation techniques. Chapter 6 reports on research supported
by the Science and Engineering Research Council on the application of
delay
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time analysis to concrete structures. Finally, Chapter 7 collates the
conclusion drawn on each chapter and recommends areas for further
research.

Citation

Redmond, D. Delay time analysis in maintenance. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Jun 29, 2009
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 29, 2009
• Additional Information: Additional Information : PhD supervisor: Professor A. H. Christer
• Award Date: Jan 1, 1997