Risk-Based Engineering: An Integrated Approach to Complex Systems-Special Reference to Nuclear Plants

The book provides a comprehensive coverage of risk modeling and analysis in technological contexts, using a systems approach to modeling risk and reliability concerns in engineering. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating risk-based structures in design and operations, with a focus on the human factor aspect and behavioral risks. The book uses the nuclear plant as an example to develop the concepts discussed and provides real-time case studies to demonstrate the use of this approach. It is structured and written in a way that addresses the limitations of risk-based approaches to engineering problems and can be used as a textbook for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses, as well as for professional development courses.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 568 pages
\n Publication date: 01 May 2018
\n Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore
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The book delves into the intricate realm of risk modeling and analysis, encompassing a wide range of technological contexts. It adopts a systems approach to modeling risk and reliability concerns in engineering, covering key concepts such as risk analysis and the utilization of mathematical tools to assess and account for risk in engineering problems. Moreover, it emphasizes the importance of incorporating risk-based structures into design and operations, particularly focusing on the human factor and behavioral risks.

To illustrate the concepts discussed, the book utilizes the nuclear plant, a highly complex and precision-oriented engineering environment, as a case study. The core mechanical, electronic, and physical aspects of this complex system provide an ideal platform for analyzing and developing risk-based models. Additionally, the book includes real-time case studies in a separate section to demonstrate the practical application of this approach.

While risk-based approaches have numerous applications in engineering, there are certain limitations to their use. Recognizing these key gap areas, the book is structured and written in a manner that aims to optimize the overall methodology.

This book serves as a comprehensive textbook for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses on risk and reliability in engineering. It is also valuable for professional development courses designed for practicing engineers or as an introduction to risk-based engineering for professionals, researchers, and students with an interest in the field.

\n Weight: 1012g\n
Dimension: 236 x 170 x 36 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9789811300882\n
Edition number: 1st ed. 2018\n