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1. Main problem-solving methods and tools in the FRACAS approach
1.1 Preamble
The approaches that have led to the various FRACAS methods for ensuring and improving reliability have a common foundation valid in all sectors of activity: that of problem solving. A problem is the appearance of a situation that is unexpected or prevents the achievement of objectives. A problem is the measure of the gap between a situation described as ideal, on the one hand, and the current situation, perceived as unsatisfactory, on the other. In the broadest sense, this gap, if considered unacceptable, is called a "failure", or a "defect", depending on the sector concerned. Solving the problem means eliminating the deviation (in the best case), or at least reducing it significantly. This situation is encountered in industrial plants, information technology, operations,...
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Bibliography
Software tools
Reliasoft, 2017, XFRACAS: Web-Based Failure Reporting Software (FRACAS System)
Relyence Corporation, 2017, Relyence FRACAS
http://www.relyence.com/FRACAS/
PTC, Parametric Technology Corporation,...
Standards and norms
- Failure reporting, analysis and corrective action system, United States Department of Defense, MIL-STD-2155 - MIL-HDBK-2155 - 1985
- Quality management systems – Basic principles and vocabulary. - ISO 9000 - 2015
- Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines : vocabulary. - ISO 13372 - 2012
- Maintenance – Maintenance terminology. - CEN 13306 - 2010
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