Probabilistic Structural Integrity

This seminar, held jointly by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the UK Forum for Structural Integrity (FESI), will discuss current best practice in ensuring structural integrity for nuclear and non-nuclear applications as well as pushing forward the future use of probabilistic methods. This event will also present an opportunity to stimulate debate, improve collaboration and understand regulation in the area of nuclear structural integrity.

Join us as we explore how to keep safety a priority while balancing availability of resources and affordability with probabilistic approaches:

• Hear and discuss the latest industry thinking on development of probabilistic approaches.
• Understand how to reduce unnecessary expenditure by using probabilistic approaches to target resources at areas of greatest benefit.
• Hear case studies from operators on alternative design approaches to structural integrity challenge in nuclear and non-nuclear settings.
• Gain a greater understanding of how to enhance component reliability and minimise power plant outage during in service inspections.
• Take away successful strategies to streamline processes for potential nuclear new builds.

Speakers include Andy Holt (Professional Lead for Structural Integrity, ONR), David Langbridge (Head of DNSR, Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator), Keith Wright (Chief Stress Engineer, Submarines, Rolls-Royce), Tom Siddall (Group Head, Structural Analysis Group, EDF-Energy), and Mutaz Bashir (Principal Engineering Analyst, Codes & Standards, UKAEA).