Introduction

ReliaSoft’s BlockSim software provides a comprehensive and flexible platform to model systems and processes using reliability block diagrams (RBDs) or fault tree analysis. An extensive array of RBD configurations and fault tree gates and events are supported, including advanced capabilities to model complex configurations, load sharing, standby redundancy, phases and duty cycles.

Using the exact system reliability function and/or discrete event simulation, BlockSim supports a wide variety of analyses for both repairable and non-repairable systems that will be of use to both product designers and asset managers. This includes reliability, maintainability, availability, optimum reliability allocation, throughput, maintenance planning, life cycle costs and other analyses.

With the release of Version 8, BlockSim has been integrated into the ground-breaking new Synthesis Platform®, which offers reliability practitioners the best of both worlds: analysis tools that are optimized to fully meet the individual user's needs for a particular set of reliability engineering methodologies, plus integration into a shared repository that is accessible by multiple users throughout the organization and facilitates integration between all Synthesis-enabled software tools (Synthesis Elements). This powerful new platform makes it feasible to more effectively leverage and integrate the information from different types of reliability activities throughout the organization.

This help file provides a wealth of information to help you learn how to use the software to its maximum potential. Before starting we recommend reading the following topics: