The paper presents a method for determining the reliability function of motor vehicles. The reliability of a motor vehicle is described by a two-parameter Weibull distribution. In order to enable the practical application of the reliability function for forecasting vehicle reliability, a method for the quantitative determination of this function is presented. This implies the necessity of determining, based on the adopted assumptions, the values of the unknown parameters of the Weibull distribution.Knowledge of the reliability characteristics of technical objects is a collection of extremely important information and an invaluable aid in the proper assessment of the condition of these objects during their use. Higher vehicle reliability also means safer use. But not only that. In an era of high technological saturation, the number of technical objects in use, including motor vehicles, translates into high operating costs. High durability and reliability of motor vehicles mean longer periods of failure-free operation and the possibility of a significant reduction in financial outlays allocated to their repairs and overhauls. Effective use of data obtained based on the reliability function can influence a significant extension of vehicle service periods, while accurate determination of the probability of malfunctions and defects, in addition to obvious savings, allows for proper planning of concentration and (…)
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Source: Logistyka Magazine
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