2. Conducting an operational study

In addition to mastering the methodologies and tools described above, the conduct of a predictive or operational Dependability study requires the implementation of specific work methods and organizations, based on the spirit of Quality. In particular, it focuses on :

operational safety management ;
Dependability insurance ;
critical review and audit.

2.1 Dependability Management

Dependability studies carried out using a "conventional" approach involve a number of difficulties and shortcomings, in particular :

difficulties in understanding the system under study and defining the precise...

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Bibliography

(1) - LIGERON (J.-C.) - Le cercle des fiabilistes disparus ou critique ce la raison fiabiliste – Une nouvelle école de Sûreté de fonctionnement ? Une nécessité - Editions préventique (2006).
(2) - LIGERON (J.-C.) - La fiabilité en mécanique -...

Websites

Advanced Logistics Developments Ltd

http://www.aldservice.com/

Air Force Quality Institute

http://www.au.af.mil/au/afqi/

American Society for Quality

Standards and norms

When it comes to standardization in the field of Dependability, there are a considerable number of international, national and industry-specific bodies and institutions which issue their own standards. In this section, we will only mention the main standards used in all industrial sectors and in the contractual clauses of invitations to tender. However, to avoid any ambiguity about the term standard, the definition...