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This chapter provides brief introductory comments on two issues of particular significance in assessing the reliability of redundant multichannel systems: imperfect fault coverage and computational complexity.

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(2010). Introduction. In: Complex System Reliability. Springer Series in Reliability Engineering, vol 0. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84996-414-2_1

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