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RISK ASSESSMENT IN ENGINEERING

RISK ASSESSMENT IN ENGINEERING

Principles, System Representation & Risk Criteria
ISBN 978-3-909386-78-9

June 2008

  • Risk Assessment in Engineering (PDF)

Background documents:

  1. Theoretical framework for risk assessment and evaluation
  2. Interpretation of uncertainties and probabilities in civil engineering decision analysis
  3. Risk Acceptance Criteria*
  4. LQI Philosophy and verification
  5. Examples of Optimization using LQI
  6. Utility, preferences and risk perception in engineering decision making
  7. Terminology

*in review

Annex: Examples

  • Assessment of Structural Robustness
  • Application of the LQI Criterion
  • Risk Based Inspection of Offshore Structures
  • Assessment of Risk Reduction Strategies for Terrorist Attacks on Structures
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