Claasen, S.J. (Schalk Johannes)Kruger, P.S. (Paul Stephanus), 1944-2008-04-112008-04-111987-06Claasen, SJ & Kruger, PS 1987, 'Reliability analysis using simulation modelling', South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 12-23.1012-277Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/4933The reliability analysis of complex systems may often become unmanageable, especially when state or time dependent failure rates, repair facilities and standby operations are present in a system. This paper describes the possible use of a simulation approach and the development of a reliability, availability and maintainability simulator which may be used to alleviate some of the disadvantages inherent in the traditional analytical approach.486008 bytesapplication/pdfenSouth African Journal of Industrial Engineering (SAIJI). Letter of consent available at: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/4836Reliability analysisSimulation modellingTime dependent failure ratesRepair facilitiesComplex systemsManagement -- Computer programsManagement -- Simulation methodsSimulation methodsArticle