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Fast Reliability Prediction using Weibull Distributions

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Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management
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Usually, in practice it is necessary to check as fast as possible, using field data, whether the product reliability is at the right level. This paper discusses the estimation of the failure probability during the warranty period given the limitations of field failure data.

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Ion, R.A., Sander, P.C. (2004). Fast Reliability Prediction using Weibull Distributions. In: Spitzer, C., Schmocker, U., Dang, V.N. (eds) Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-410-4_342

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