The New Weibull Handbook,Fourth Edition, Subtitle, Reliability & Statistical Analysis for Predicting Life, Safety, Survivability, Risk, Cost and Warranty Claims [Plastic Comb]

Robert B. Abernethy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2000

The leading text in the world for reliability and statistical analysis for predicting life, safety, survivability, risk, cost, and warranty claims. Life data analysis includes Weibull, normal. log normal, binomial, Poisson, exponential, Kaplan-Meier, Probit, Crow-AMSAA methodology Presents “best practice” for alternative methods such as maximum likelihood versus regression estimates, confidence and predictive intervals, test substantiation, sudden death, sample size requirements, accelerated testing, cost analysis, failure predictions, spare parts inventory control, optimal parts replacement, risk analysis, The material is presented in case studies with heavy math in appendixes. Written by an engineer for engineers. The author responds to E-mail questions about the technology. Supporting software and seminars are available. There are over 13,000 copies of the earlier three editions in circulation.

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"...The handbook, together with the software, will be an invaluable aid to reliability engineers." -- The Royal Statistical Society Journal

About the Author

Dr. Robert Abernethy is an engineer and a statistician. He has four degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Imperial College of the London. He was a Navy Scholar and a Fulbright scholar. After serving in the US Navy, he was with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 32 years. He invented the J58 engine that powers the world's fastest aircraft, the Lockheed Blackbird, the SR-71. He also has the patent on the afterburner used on the F-100 engine in the F-15 and F-16 aircraft. For his original research in Weibull analysis methods he has received numerous awards from SAE, AIAA, ASME, and ISA. He is a fellow of the Royal Statistical Society, SAE, American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics, and the American Society of Quality. He has lectured on Weibull analysis all over the world and his Weibull Handbooks have been translated into Hungarian and Chinese.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 310 pages
• Publisher: Robert B Abernethy; 4th edition (November 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965306216
• ISBN-13: 978-0965306218
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,799,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practicioners in the field will find it invaluable!, July 10, 2002

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James E. Breneman "jimbreneman" (CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Weibull Handbook,Fourth Edition, Subtitle, Reliability & Statistical Analysis for Predicting Life, Safety, Survivability, Risk, Cost and Warranty Claims (Plastic Comb)

If you are a reliability practioner in any field (mechanical, electonic, etc.) in most indutries(automobile, aerospace, powerplants, chipmakers, off-highway, medical) you will find the tools given in this text to be helpful in solving REAL problems you encounter. This text is not for the casual reader, it takes in depth reading and simulatneous use of the tools provided to master the subject. The text and tools have been developed after over 30 years of Weibull use IN THE FIELD. This use has been brought together by the author from the industries and areas mentioned. Terrific job!

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books available on the subject, August 5, 2006

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This review is from: The New Weibull Handbook,Fourth Edition, Subtitle, Reliability & Statistical Analysis for Predicting Life, Safety, Survivability, Risk, Cost and Warranty Claims (Plastic Comb)

Dr.Abernethy covers all of the bases on Weibull functions as well as some very down to earth commentary on Weibull's history. The usefulness of Weibull functions are explained clearly with good examples of real-world applications. If you are involved in any way with Weibull analysis or life stress analysis, this book is a must have for your bookshelf/desk/lab.

5.0 out of 5 stars New Weibull Handbook, October 9, 2005

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This review is from: The New Weibull Handbook,Fourth Edition, Subtitle, Reliability & Statistical Analysis for Predicting Life, Safety, Survivability, Risk, Cost and Warranty Claims (Plastic Comb)

Very happy with this book. It arrived in very good time and in excellent condition.