This chapter describes an approach and methodology for conducting integrated Accelerated Reliability testing (ART) / Accelerated Durability testing (ADT) with multiple input influences using simulation. The result should lead to successful ART/ADT. The concept of selecting a representative region for testing is used to extend real - life analysis techniques and to establish the characteristics of the critical input (or output) processes. This leads to the concept of using a representative region that is the most characteristic of the total population representing all anticipated operating regions. The author considers physical simulation to be the simulation of the actual usage conditions representative of those experienced by the real product or process. These conditions include multiple input influences, human factors, and safety problems.

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