Practical Reliability Engineering , primarily authored by Patrick D. T. O'Connor and Andre V. Kleyner , is a foundational text in the field of reliability science. It defines reliability as the that an item will perform its intended function without failure for a specified period under defined operating conditions. Core Principles and Goals
: Reducing the frequency and impact of failures to improve efficiency. Practical Reliability Engineering
: Balancing the costs of high reliability against the expenses of warranty repairs and failures. Key Methodologies Practical Reliability Engineering, 6th Edition - Wiley 6th Edition - Wiley