With the increase in the complexity of the semiconductor device processes and increase in the challenge to satisfy high market demands, enhancement in yield has become a crucial factor. Discovering and reacting to yield problems emerging at the end o...
Because of its benefits, an induction machine is used in a variety of applications. The machine’s robustness is one of its benefits. Generally, mechanical faults cause torque oscillations, eccentricity, and vibration, which affect the stator cu...
The use of pre-excavation equipment withdrawal channels (EWCs) at the stop-production line is important for the rapid withdrawal of coal mining equipment. However, during the final mining period, the dynamic pressure of a pre-excavated double EWC is...
In this paper, we report a failure case of blue LEDs returned from a field application, and propose a practical way to identify the physical and structural reasons for the observed malfunction by a combination of different electron microscope techniq...
High-power semiconductor lasers have attracted widespread attention because of their small size, easy modulation, and high conversion efficiency. They play an important role in national economic construction and national defense construction, includi...
The aim of this study is to explore the influence of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on business failure in Brazil by employing advanced machine learning techniques. We collected data from 235 companies and conducted principal com...
To successfully complete a project, selecting the most appropriate construction method and configuration is critical. There are, however, plenty of challenges associated with these complex decision-making processes. Clients require projects with the...
Healthcare facilities are facing major issues and challenges. Hospitals continuously search approaches to improve operations quality, optimize performance, and minimize costs. Specifically, an efficient hospital sterilization process (HSP) allows reu...
Soil and rock mixtures are complicated geomaterials that are characterized by both continuity and discontinuity. A homogeneous model cannot take into consideration the interactions between rocks and soil, which could lead to misjudgments of the mecha...
This study focuses on investigating the behavior of slider–crank mechanisms with different bearing failures using a vibration analysis technique. The reliability and lifespan of bearings are crucial for such mechanisms, which convert rotary mot...
The applications of graphite-reinforced composite laminates have gained significant importance since the last century and remain a highly attractive field due to their widespread and versatile applications. Among the various failure modes, delaminati...
Aim: To compare the failure rate, marginal bone loss, and pink esthetic for the socket-shield technique and the conventional technique for immediate dental implant placement in the esthetic zone. Material and methods: A systematic literature review a...
Background: Large-scale vaccination was crucial to address the global COVID-19 pandemic and its associated health risks, including fatal and disabling diseases. However, there were significant challenges to be overcome to ensure the safe and effectiv...
In this paper, we propose a system of two dissimilar units: one unit prioritizes operation (priority unit), and the other unit is kept as a cold standby (ordinary unit). In this system, we assume that the failures, repairs, and preventive maintenance...
Increasing demand for simplification of frequently used products promotes innovation with simple mechanisms. In this study, an attempt is made by amalgamating FMEA, QFD, TRIZ, LCA, and fuzzy TOPSIS for the development of sustainable products. The met...
In this article, a new family of bivariate discrete distributions is proposed based on the copula concept, in the so-called bivariate discrete odd generalized exponential-G family. Some distributional properties, including the joint probability mass...
An increasing demand can be observed in ship-to-ship (STS) liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operations, and the failures involved may lead to considerable casualties or environmental damage. For this purpose, a comprehensive methodology is propo...
Transformers insulated with mineral oil tend to form gases, which might be caused by system faults or extended use. Based on an evaluation of the main failure analysis techniques using combustible gases, this study reviewed the conventional technique...
Failure of osteosynthesis implants is an intricate matter with challenging management that calls for efficient investigation and prevention. Using implant retrieval analysis combined with standard radiological examination, we evaluated the main cause...
A full-cycle, multiscale analysis technique was developed for periodic lattice structures with geometric repetition, aiming for more efficient modeling to predict their failure loads. The full-cycle analysis includes both upscaling and downscaling pr...
Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, its symptoms and signs are not specific or can be absent. In this context, transthoracic echocardiography plays a key role in diagnosing the various forms of HF...
In the context of Industry 4.0, managing large amounts of data is essential to ensure informed decision-making in intelligent production environments. It enables, for example, predictive maintenance, which is essential for anticipating and identifyin...
In this paper, multiclass classification is used to develop a novel approach to enhance failure mode and effects analysis and the generation of risk priority number. This is done by developing four machine learning models using auto machine learning....
This study presented a failure analysis of a 52.3 m composite wind turbine blade under static loading. Complex failure characteristics exhibited at the transition region of the blade were thoroughly examined and typical failure modes were indentified...
Although prior research acknowledges that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can turn failures into growth opportunities, the mechanisms through which failure analysis contributes to such growth remain underexplored. Grounded in organizational...
Ensuring the reliability of induction motors is essential for industrial applications, as motor failures can lead to unplanned downtime and significant financial losses. Motor current signature analysis (MCSA) has emerged as an effective and non-intr...
The characterisation of failure mechanisms in carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials using the acoustic emission (AE) technique has been the topic of a number of publications. However, it is often challenging to obtain comprehensive and rel...
Fault diagnosis and prognosis methods are the most useful tools for risk and reliability analysis in food processing systems. Proactive diagnosis techniques such as failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) are important for detecting all probable fail...
This paper proposes a multi-scale analysis technique based on the micromechanics of failure (MMF) to predict and investigate the damage progression and ultimate strength at failure of laminated composites. A lamina’s representative volume element (RV...
Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) has been proven to be an effective methodology to improve system design reliability. However, the standard approach reveals some weaknesses when applied to wind turbine systems. The conventional criticality as...
It is unclear whether N-terminal pro-brain type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) level can be a biomarker for technique failure among long-term peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. We prospectively included end-stage renal disease patients undergoing PD...
A real-scale slope failure model experiment is performed to analyze the movement behavior of the slope during failure, and the results are analyzed through the x–MR control chart method, along with inverse displacement and various analysis sect...
There is an increasing interest in improving energy efficiency and reducing operational costs of induction motors in the industry. These costs can be significantly reduced, and the efficiency of the motor can be improved if the condition of the machi...
Recent increases in rainfall duration and intensity due to climate change have heightened the importance of levee stability. However, previous studies on levee failure, primarily caused by seepage and overtopping, have mostly examined these causes in...
Shear bond strength (SBS) testing is a commonly used method for evaluating different dental adhesive systems. Failure mode analysis provides valuable information for better interpretation of bond strength results. The aim of this study was to evaluat...
Power plants are required to supply the electric demand efficiently, and appropriate failure analysis is necessary for ensuring their reliability. This paper proposes a framework to extend the failure analysis: indeed, the outcomes traditionally carr...
This is a forward-looking approach that uses a multiple-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) model as an assessment tool for risk identification. This study proposes an indifference threshold-based attribute ratio analysis and technique for order prefer...
Static risk analysis techniques (SRATs) use event graphs and risk analysis assessment models. Those techniques are not time-based techniques and hence are inadequate to model dynamic stochastic systems. This paper proposes a novel dynamic approach to...
Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) is a method which involves quantitative failure analysis. It systematically examines potential failure modes in a system, as well as the components of the system, to determine the impact of a fai...
This research aims to identify the prevalence of failure for Birmingham Hip Prosthesis (BHR) in total hip arthroplasty and to analyze its reasons from biomaterials and biofunctional perspectives. We present our current analysis and tests on a series...
As a safety and reliability analysis technique, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) has been used extensively in several industries for the identification and elimination of known and potential failures. However, some shortcomings associated wit...
Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) is an essential risk analysis tool that is widely applicable in various industrial sectors. This structured technique allows us to identify and assign priority levels to potential failures that violate the reli...
Cyber-physical systems have emerged as a new engineering paradigm, which combine the cyber and physical world with comprehensive computational and analytical tools to solve complex tasks. In cyber-physical systems, components are developed to detect...
The novelty of this paper, in relation to other thematically similar research papers, is the comparison of the failure phenomenon on two composite profiles with different cross-sections, using known experimental techniques and advanced numerical mode...
The development of appropriate assessment methods of gas-pipeline functionality contributes to the reduction of failure consequences and helps engineers to make the right decisions as to the optimal solution choice for technical facilities, as well a...
From the breakdown of the Kaplan rotor of a hydrogenerator unit and the monitored data collected during its operation before such a failure, this work presents a post-occurrence data analysis in which a previously developed hybrid method based on uns...
This paper presents a comparative analysis of deep learning techniques for anomaly detection and failure prediction. We explore various deep learning architectures on an IoT dataset, including recurrent neural networks (RNNs, LSTMs and GRUs), convolu...
GIS-based kinematic stability analysis in rock slopes is a rare practice in geological engineering despite its immense potential to delineate unstable zones in a mountainous region. In this article, we have used a GIS-based modified technique to asse...
The failure types and ultimate loads for eight carbon-epoxy laminate specimens with a central circular hole subjected to tensile load were tested experimentally and simulated using two different progressive failure analysis (PFA) methodologies. The f...
Besides the failures that cause accidents, there are the ones responsible for preventing the car’s motion capacity. These failures cause inconveniences to the passengers and expose them to the dangers of the road. Although modern vehicles are e...
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