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The application of a simulation method in the evaluation of the reliability of transport systems

Publication date: 25.06.2018

Technical Transactions, 2018, Volume 6 Year 2018 (115), pp. 167 - 178

https://doi.org/10.4467/2353737XCT.18.096.8701

Authors

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Grzegorz Kaczor
Institute of Rail Vehicles, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Cracow University of Technology
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Maciej Szkoda
Institute of Rail Vehicles, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Cracow University of Technology
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The application of a simulation method in the evaluation of the reliability of transport systems

Abstract

Reliability is the one of the key features that determine the probability of the proper functioning of a transport system. It refers to the degree to which the transported load is delivered on time, according to the client’s requirements. However, taking into account the complex relationships between the components of the transport system requires the application of appropriate methods of calculation. The paper presents the application of a method of reliability assessment, based on the Dynamic Fault Tree (DFT) and Monte Carlo (MC) simulation. The investigated approach may be used for the identification of weak components of the transport system and may form the basis for the improvement of reliability.

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Information: Technical Transactions, 2018, Volume 6 Year 2018 (115), pp. 167 - 178

Article type: Original article

Titles:

Polish:

The application of a simulation method in the evaluation of the reliability of transport systems

English:

The application of a simulation method in the evaluation of the reliability of transport systems

Authors

Institute of Rail Vehicles, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Cracow University of Technology

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9511-2253

Maciej Szkoda
Institute of Rail Vehicles, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Cracow University of Technology
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9511-2253 Orcid
All publications →

Institute of Rail Vehicles, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Cracow University of Technology

Published at: 25.06.2018

Article status: Open

Licence: None

Percentage share of authors:

Grzegorz Kaczor (Author) - 50%
Maciej Szkoda (Author) - 50%

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