Results and prospects of "Reliability of machines and equipment" laboratory activity

Problems in the parametric reliability along with results of ten-year activity of the "Reliability of Machines and Equipment" laboratory of the Scientific Research Institute "Costructive Materials and Technological Processes" of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, are discussed. Main results obtained in the following activity fields: developing theoretical bases of the machine parametric reliability, wear calculation for pieces and machines, reliability testing and diagnostics, are described. Many investigations are introduced in the educational process.