Graphic illustration for mechanical reliability design (1): concepts and practices

Abstract

In this paper, the concepts and practices of mechanical reliability design are described through a variety of graphics and text. Using simple, straightforward language, and clear illustrations, the mysterious framework of mechanical reliability is intuitively presented and scientifically interpreted. Starting from the story of reliability, this paper comprises a brief history on the development, basic concepts, and implications and extensions of mechanical reliability, among other topics, and acquaints readers with the potential and practicality of mechanical reliability engineering. The block diagrams on the course of mechanical reliability development and the systems of mechanical reliability are drawn to clearly explain the relationship between the performance requirements for mechanical products and mechanical reliability for the first time. This paper is intended to popularise the concepts of mechanical reliability engineering and thereby provides rigorous and powerful basic resources in mechanical reliability engineering for the design, manufacturing, application, and assessment of mechanical products.