A number of new techniques for reliability improvement and risk reduction based on the inversion method, such as: ‘inverting design variables,' ‘inverting by maintaining an invariant,' ‘inverting resulting in a reinforcing counter-force,' ‘negating basic required functions' and ‘moving...

The paper provides analysis of the various mechanisms through which the segmentation improves reliability and reduces technical risk and presents a classification of risk-reduction techniques based on segmentation. On the basis of theoretical arguments and examples, it is demonstrated that...

The paper introduces the method of separation for improving reliability and reducing technical risk and provides insight into the various mechanisms through which the method of separation attains this goal. A comprehensive classification of techniques for improving reliability and reducing risk,...