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Structural Integrity Assessment

Structural Integrity Assessment

Structural Integrity Assessment

(OP)
Hello,
I am trying to learn more about structural integrity assessment as part of a reliability initiative in our firm. The focus is on mining and oil and gas plants. I am looking for any advice on good books, codes, references as well as any training courses that you think would helpful.

Regards,

Sam

RE: Structural Integrity Assessment

If you are saying you have no experience with condition assessment of structures, then I do not recommend reading a book as a reference. I recommend getting a mentor who is experienced in structural assessment - and maybe using condition assessment books as a reference when you are experienced enough.

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RE: Structural Integrity Assessment

FWIW, I believe the OP was referring to a very specific (but vague) code requirement.... not the general concept of condition assessment of existing structures.

Kurt Gustafson put together a report for ASCE or AISC or such titled "Meeting the 2009 IBC Structural Integrity Requirements". Section 1614.1 through 1614.4, of the IBC were the code references.

I don't want to re-post it here because I'm guessing that what I have is a draft copy not intended for publication. But, you might google it to see if you can get the final copy. I found it to be a good, useful document on the subject. Breaking the code provisions and exceptions down using easy to understand figures and diagrams. Granted, I didn't really need it for work. I just wanted to understand what folks were talking about when they used those buzz words "Structural Integrity".

RE: Structural Integrity Assessment

Good catch. I'm curious now.

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