Accession Number:

ADA114630

Title:

Life Forecasting as a Logistics Technique.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jan-Oct 81,

Corporate Author:

MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE CENTER FOR POLICY ALTERNATIVES

Personal Author(s):

• Lund,Robert T.
• Tuler,Floyd R.
• Elliott,John R.

Report Date:

1982-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

62.0

Abstract:

This document reports on a preliminary investigation of the use of reliability, nondestructive inspection NDI and life forecasting concepts in Army maintenance practice. The report includes the following major topics 1 and overview of the Army Reliability Centered Maintenance RCM program, 2 brief discussion of NDI methods, 3 summary of life forecasting techniques, 4 alternatives for expanding use of RCM by incorporating life forecasting methodologies, and 5 conclusions and recommendations.

Descriptors:

• *LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
• *MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
• *NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING
• *LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE)
• PARTS
• INSPECTION
• FRACTURE(MECHANICS)
• PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
• REPAIR
• RELIABILITY
• ARMY EQUIPMENT

Subject Categories:

• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE