This book is primarily a reference book, not an introductory textbook. It goes beyond the static or average reliability calculations which are typically considered. Instead, it works with functions to provide the reliability functions of large systems, which are extremely useful, when applicable. The book requires the reader to become familiar with its non-standard terminology and notation in
... [Show full abstract] order to apply the results. The book is useful for users who have a need for large systems reliability calculation methods, but for those seeking more common system reliability problems, there are more general. introductory references available.