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Reliability properties of consecutive k-out-of-n systems of arbitrarily dependent components

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In this paper, the reliability properties of consecutive k-out-of-n systems with arbitrarily dependent components are studied. For 2k⩾n we present efficient formulas to compute the reliability characteristics such as meantime to failure, failure rate, and mean residual lifetime. Approximations for the survival functions when 1⩽k⩽n are also provided. The results are illustrated for the multivariate survival distribution generated by a Weibull and Inverse-Gaussian mixture.

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  • Eryılmaz, Serkan, 2009. "Reliability properties of consecutive k-out-of-n systems of arbitrarily dependent components," Reliability Engineering and System Safety, Elsevier, vol. 94(2), pages 350-356.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:reensy:v:94:y:2009:i:2:p:350-356
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ress.2008.03.027
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