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Books on reliability engineering

The Springer references connected to the RelTest environment demonstrate the scientific and practical depth behind RelTest's services: from reliability in mechanical engineering to efficient development-accompanying validation.

Reliability testing and technical assurance

Zuverlässigkeitstests für eine effiziente und entwicklungsbegleitende Absicherung von Bauteilen und Systemen

Zuverlässigkeitstests für eine effiziente und entwicklungsbegleitende Absicherung von Bauteilen und Systemen

This Springer reference explains how reliability tests can be planned, evaluated and used efficiently as development-accompanying validation for components and systems.

Authors: Dr.-Ing. Martin Dazer, Alexander Grundler, Kevin Lucan and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Bertsche

Reliability in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering

Reliability in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering

This widely cited Springer reference combines a thorough introduction, in-depth methodology and practical guidance for engineers in automotive and mechanical engineering.

Authors: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Bertsche and Dr.-Ing. Martin Dazer

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Publications by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Bertsche

Bernd Bertsche's books, book contributions and scientific publications trace the development of reliability engineering across several decades. This central selection can be expanded by publication type.

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6 selected publicationsFurther books and book contributionsThe selection spans the foundations of reliability engineering, mechatronic systems and vehicle transmissions through to lifetime modelling and integrated product development.
Cover of the book Praktische Ermittlung von Lebensdauer- und Zuverlässigkeitsmodellen für Zahnriemengetriebe

2024

Praktische Ermittlung von Lebensdauer- und Zuverlässigkeitsmodellen für Zahnriemengetriebe

German reference book on experimental lifetime assessment and robust reliability models for industrial timing-belt drives.

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Cover of the edited volume Integrated Design Engineering containing two chapters co-authored by Bernd Bertsche

2022

Chapter co-author: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Bertsche

Integrated Design Engineering

Bernd Bertsche co-authored the chapters Maintainability with Frank Müller and Martin Dazer, and Fulfilment Attributes with Martin Dazer and Sándor Vajna.

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Cover of the German reference book Fahrzeuggetriebe

2019

Fahrzeuggetriebe

German standard reference connecting the design, engineering and reliability assessment of modern vehicle transmissions.

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Cover of the German book Zuverlässigkeit mechatronischer Systeme

2009

Zuverlässigkeit mechatronischer Systeme

Foundations and assessment methods for complex mechatronic systems in early development phases.

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Cover of the German book Entwicklung und Erprobung innovativer Produkte – Rapid Prototyping

2007

Entwicklung und Erprobung innovativer Produkte – Rapid Prototyping

Edited German reference book on accelerating the development, testing and validation of innovative products.

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6 selected publicationsSelected journal and conference papersPeer-reviewed work documents current methods for reliability modelling, demonstration planning, field load spectra and sustainable technical systems.
2023

2023

Parameter assessment for reliability modeling of machine components using heuristic screening

A method for efficiently selecting parameters for reliability models of machine components.

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2022

2022

Reliability Demonstration Test Planning for Field Load Spectra

Optimal test parameters for real-world load spectra under individual cost and time constraints.

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2022

2022

Reliability-Based Decision Methodology for Stress-Strength Optimization of Machine Components

Reliability-based decisions for robust stress-strength design of machine components.

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2022

2022

Efficient Reliability Demonstration using the Probability of Test Success and Bayes Theorem

Efficient demonstration planning through probability of test success and the use of prior knowledge.

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2022

2022

Reliability as a Key Driver for a Sustainable Design of Adaptive Load-Bearing Structures

Reliability as a methodological driver for sustainable adaptive load-bearing structures.

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2020

2020

Reliability-Test Planning Considering Multiple Failure Mechanisms and System Levels

Systematic selection of test level, test type and configuration for multiple failure mechanisms.

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This selection is based on the University of Stuttgart publication record and the respective publisher and conference pages. It highlights central works but is not a complete bibliography. University of Stuttgart publication record

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