BlockSim Examples

Analytical Diagrams and Optimization

• Reliability Analysis of a Storage Cluster System - View it in HTML or Video
• Optimized Reliability Allocation - View it in HTML or Video
• Using RBDs for Modeling Failure Modes
• Analytical Diagram Plots
• Allocation Analysis
• Time-Dependent System Reliability for Components in Series
• Time-Dependent System Reliability for Components in Parallel
• Using a Distribution to Approximate the System cdf
• Calculating System Reliability with Duty Cycles
• Load Sharing Configuration Example - Failure Modes Analysis
• Standby Configuration Example - Car Tires
• Reliability Importance Plot Example

Fault Tree Diagrams

• Simple Examples for Fault Tree Gates
  • AND Gate Example
  • OR Gate Example
  • Voting OR Gate Example
  • Load Sharing Gate Example
  • Standby Gate Example
• Same Example Modeled with RBDs or Fault Trees (Modeling Failure Modes)
  • Using Fault Trees for Modeling Failure Modes

Simulation Diagrams

• RAM Analysis for Remote Telecommunications System
• Effect of Inspection Intervals
• Corrective Maintenance Triggered by Failure of a Subsystem
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis Example

Phase Diagrams

• Aircraft Phases with Forced Landing
• Oil Refinery Phase Diagram Simulation
• Using Success/Failure Paths in Phase Diagrams
• Using Subdiagram Phase Blocks
• Using an Interval Maintenance Threshold in a Maintenance Phase
• Phase Throughput Examples

State Change Triggers (SCTs)

• Using State Change Triggers for Standby Rotation
• Using State Change Triggers to Analyze Tire Maintenance
• Using State Change Triggers to Model Standby with Delay
• Using State Change Triggers to Model Two Standby Devices
• SCT: The State Upon Repair Option
• Demonstrating the "Default OFF unless SCT overridden" option
• Demonstrating the "Default ON unless SCT overridden" option

Throughput Analysis

• Simple Throughput Analysis Example

Utilities

• Overlay Plots
• Optimum Replacement Time Example
• Analytical FRED Report

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