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Reliability evaluation of multi-state weighted k-out-of-n systems

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  • Li, Wei
  • Zuo, Ming J.

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The k-out-of-n systems have been extensively studied in recent years. A binary weighted k-out-of-n model has also been reported in the literature. In this paper, we first compare two approaches for reliability evaluation of binary weighted k-out-of-n systems. We then provide two models of multi-state weighted k-out-of-n system models. Recursive algorithms are presented for reliability evaluation of these new models. The universal generating function approach is also used for reliability evaluation of multi-state weighted k-out-of-n systems.

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  • Li, Wei & Zuo, Ming J., 2008. "Reliability evaluation of multi-state weighted k-out-of-n systems," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Elsevier, vol. 93(1), pages 160-167.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:reensy:v:93:y:2008:i:1:p:160-167
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ress.2006.11.009
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