Department of Business and Administration, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, United States
Research Article
Analyzing the Effect of Fatigue and Reliability in Used Equipment Using Statistics Inference
Author(s): Aaron Kusidi Lutete*
This study focuses on a critical evaluation of fatigue and reliability in used equipment, highlighting their significance as separate yet interconnected factors influencing industrial performance and quality assurance. Reliability is traditionally defined as the ability of equipment to perform consistently over time, whereas fatigue refers to the progressive structural degradation due to repeated operational stresses. Understanding the interplay between these two concepts is crucial for industries that rely on equipment with extended service periods. This research aims to bridge the gap between fatigue and reliability by defining each concept independently, identifying points of connection, and exploring their combined impact on equipment performance through statistical inference. To achieve this, the study develops a methodological framework using statistical inference techniques, in.. View More»