BlockSim Examples

Reference Examples

 * BlockSim Reference Examples (demonstrate how BlockSim solves a variety of problems from published references)

Analytical Diagrams and Optimization

 * Reliability Analysis of a Storage Cluster System
 * Optimized Reliability Allocation
 * 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