Overtime buildings and its components would become obsolete. If the rate of building deterioration is not checked managed, these will get to their ultimate functional life quicker while we contend with increasing user population. Maintenance management an essential aspect any university that must be given adequate attention if achieve academic goals. Policy guidance for maintenance activities c...

Uncertainties in the decision making of reliability centered maintenance (RCM) are discussed. These uncertainties might be unacceptable in many practical applications, leading to non-optimum maintenance strategies. An alternative approach, opening for speci®ed uncertainties is shown to correct this defect. Exemplifying the approach, a simple ®re detection system is discussed. q 2001 Elsevier Sc...