Multi-State Physics Model for the Reliability Assessment of a Component under Degradation Processes and Random Shocks

We extend a multi-state physics model (MSPM) framework for component reliability assessment by including semi-Markov and random shock processes. Dependences between the two processes are considered. A Monte Carlo simulation algorithm is developed to compute component reliability. An example is illustrated with respect to a literature case study.

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