Systems Failure Analysis - 9781615030125

With its four-step, team-oriented problem solving process for systems failure analysis, this work is intended to help product teams discover the causes of defects and failures in complex manufacturing and engineered systems. While portions of the book cover component failure mechanisms, the focus is on causes of system failure, such as complex component and subsystem interactions that don't involve failing parts. Methods discussed include Ishikawa diagrams, the 5-whys approach, and mind mapping. Three chapters are devoted to fault tree analysis. Other topics covered include mechanical and electronic failures, leaks and contaminants, design of experiments, and post-failure analysis activities. B&w photos are included. The book will be useful as a reference for professionals in engineering and quality assurance, as well as manufacturing technicians, purchasing personnel, field service personnel, and operators or other users, working in the aerospace, defense, automotive, biomedical, electronic, energy, and process industries. Berk is a member of the Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Engineering Technology departments at the California State Polytechnic University. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)