This section provides a hands-on introduction to the Reliability Module by walking through the steps necessary to build and edit a simple reliability model. Although it is not necessary to do so, it will be helpful if you actually follow along and build and edit the simple model as it is discussed in the topics below.
In order to do so, however, you must be able to carry out the basic GoldSim actions discussed in the GoldSim Tutorial (e.g., adding elements, modifying simulation settings, running a model). Therefore, if you wish to build and edit the model described in the topics below, and you have not already taken the Tutorial, you should do so now. The GoldSim Tutorial can be accessed by clicking the Tutorial link on the GoldSim splash screen, or by selecting Help|Tutorial… from the GoldSim main menu.
Learn more about:
Step 1: Creating a Dynamic Reliability Model
Step 2: Adding a Reliability Function Element
Step 3: Running the Model and Viewing a Simple Result
Step 4: Determining the Time of Failure Using a Milestone Element
Step 5: Increasing the Level of Time Discretization
Step 6: Computing Reliability and Availability
Step 7: Running Multiple Realizations of a Reliability Model
Step 8: Viewing Monte Carlo Results for a Reliability Model
Step 9: Editing Failure Models and Adding Automatic Repair
Step 10: Adding Hierarchy (Sub-Components) to a Reliability Model