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Analysis of R out of N systems with several repairmen, exponential life times and phase type repair times: An algorithmic approach

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  • Barron, Yonit & Frostig, Esther & Levikson, Benny, 2006. "Analysis of R out of N systems with several repairmen, exponential life times and phase type repair times: An algorithmic approach," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 169(1), pages 202-225, February.
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