Engineering Risk Assessment
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CIVE3025 | Civil Engineering | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- CIVE3025
- School
- Civil Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This course (module) considers the processes to assess the risk of fatality posed to the general public and workforce through the operation or existence of engineering systems and infrastructure. Risk is defined in terms of its frequency and consequences and modelling techniques are described by which these two elements of a risk assessment can be evaluated. The results obtained from the models are considered in the context of their application to civil and transportation systems and an indication given as to when the risk would be deemed acceptable.
For students requiring reassessment, this will be limited to the components which have been failed and these will be in the same form as the original assessment.
Target Students
Part II BEng/MEng students, Part III MEng students and MSc students in the Department of Civil Engineering.
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): Written examination
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To: (i) Provide an understanding of the concept of a risk assessment and its constituent elements; (ii) Provide a detailed knowledge of the most commonly used risk assessment techniques appropriate for application in the civil and transportation engineering; (iii) Encourage the critical evaluation of systems using the mathematical models to determine when the risk is at acceptable levels.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course (module), students will be able to:
1. Understand the concepts of engineering risk assessment and its use in evaluating the acceptability of an industrial system or infrastructure, including civil engineering assets or systems.
2. Select and apply appropriate risk assessment techniques in order to quantitatively evaluate the performance of assets or systems.
3. Select and apply appropriate risk assessment techniques in order to compare the alternative merits of assets or systems with different design, operation or maintenance processes.
This will contribute to the following programme learning outcomes (see Programme (Plan) Specifications for details):
- Knowledge and Understanding: M1, M2
- Intellectual Skills: M3, M6
- Professional/Practical Skills: M9