Reliability

Reliability is a probability of desired performance over time in a specified condition e.g. machinery or system reliability, structural reliability, human reliability.

Reliability = 1 - Failure Probability

1.Is the probability that a component or system is able to perform its required function for a given period of time or for a given demand. [10]

2.Reliability is a probability of desired performance over time in a specified condition e.g. machinery or system reliability, structural reliability, human reliability.

Reliability = 1 - Failure Probability [1]

3.The suitability of a unit to fulfil a demanded function on given application conditions. [3]

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Sources
1. IACS International Association of Classification Societies LTD
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

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