Review of Basic Statistics (Random variables, data characterization, moments), Discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling and sampling distributions, Hypothesis testing, point and interval estimation confidence intervals, Correlation and regression analyses. ANOVA. Regressions and chi-square tests.
Planning for experiment. One factor design; Randomized Blocks, Latin Square Designs and Extensions. Factorial Design: Two-factor full factorial design, Two level full factorial design. Fractional Factorials. Blocking and Confounding; Contrasts and qualitative factor levels, Mixed Level and Mixture Experiments. Response Surface Methodology. Taguchi’s Contributions to Experimental Design; Orthogonal Arrays, Robust Systems.
Static Reliability; Failure Phenomenon and Failure Rate. Rank and Probability Paper Dynamic Reliability. Reliability Testing. Reliability and Human Engineering. Reliability Management. Maintenance Engineering. Introduction to Preventive Maintenance Replacement. Repair Policies. Maintenance Support and Logistics. Introduction of Preventive Maintenance System and Operation. Inspection (Surveillance) Policies. Failure Diagnosis.