Glossary

Failure

  1. Is when a system fails to perform its intended function. [10]
  2. An occurrence in which a part, or parts of a system ceases to perform the required function. [1]
  3. Termination of the operability of a material unit in the context of the certified demand. [3]
  4. A transition from correct service to incorrect service. [2]
  5. An occurrence in which a part, or parts of a system ceases to perform the required function.[12]

Sources

1. IACS International Association of Classification Societies LTD
2. Avizienis2001 Algirdas Avizienis, Jean-Claude Laprie, Brian Randell: Fundamental Concepts of Dependability. UCLA CSD Report no. 010028, 2001.
3. DIN1990 DIN 40041: 1990-12: Zuverlässigkeit – Begriffe. Beuth Verlag Berlin, 1990.
10. ARF Document The exact reference is not provided.
12. MSC/Circ.1023-MEPC/Circ.392 Formal Safety Assessment