Fundamentals of Mechanical Reliability
PDH

Program Overview

Fundamentals of Mechanical Reliability is a specialized course in the quality, evaluation and control of mechanical systems. This course covers the fundamentals of reliability modeling and estimation. It emphasizes the stress-strength relationship, fatigue and creep modeling, and the use of cumulative damage theory in predicting the reliability of mechanical systems.

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for mechanical engineers with basic knowledge of probability, who are interested in furthering their knowledge of product stability, maintenance and loss prevention.

Skills You Will Acquire

Upon completion of this course you will be acquainted with the stress-strength and fatigue models. You will also be able to understand the failure rate for certain mechanical parts and how to strengthen the rate of prevention.

Program Outline

  • Fundamentals of Reliability
  • Reliability Modeling
  • Probabilistic Stress and Strength Analysis
  • Failure Rate Distributions for Mechanical Systems
  • Reliability Prediction Methods
  • Failure Rate Model for Seals
  • Applications of Reliability Methods to Bearings
  • Parts subject to wear out
  • Other mechanical components
  • Optimum Preventive Maintenance for Mechanical Components
  • Design for Mechanical Reliability