Structural reliability engineering

Much of TWI's reliability engineering work lies in the technologies covered by separate pages, e.g. failure investigations, fitness for service assessment, mechanical testing. Other technologies covered by the section include:

  • Reliability assessment
  • Probabilistic fracture mechanics assessment
  • Development of standards and procedures

Examples of these are shown below:

Reliability assessment
Rigid platform showing tie in lines and main lines within the structure's legs
From a limited inspection all lines were assessed allowing recommendations to be made
Reliability assessment Probabilistic fracture mechanics assessment

Probabilistic corrosion analysis of an entire sub-sea pipe system

Probabilistic corrosion analysis of an entire sub-sea pipe system to determine remaining operational life

Development of standards and procedures

Development of standards and procedures

TWI plays an active part in working groups and advancing the development of internationally recognised standards and procedures, including:

  • BS 7910
  • BS 7448
  • SINTAP
  • DNV
  • FITNET
  • ASTM
  • ISO

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