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EG5511: ADVANCED METHODS FOR RISK AND RELIABILITY ASSESSMENT (2018-2019)

Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07


Course Overview

The aim of this course is to understand and be able to carry out probabilistic modelling of uncertainty in engineering components and systems. Students will be able to obtain a good knowledge and understanding on random variables in probabilistic analysis and be able to carry out approximation and numerical schemes on components and systems.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Srinivas Sriarmula

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • ()
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Engineering (EG) (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course focuses on advanced modelling of random variables. All 3 levels of modelling are discussed with

emphasis on FORM and simulations. Extensive tutorials are provided to help students to obtain a good understanding of the subject.

The following modules will be covered in the course:

1. Convolution integral

2. First-order reliability methods (FORM).

3. FORM for non-normal variables.

4. Correlated variables.

5. Monte Carlo simulation techniques.

6. Safety factors in engineering design.

7. Introduction to systems analysis.

Further Information & Notes

For students studying for the MSc Safety & Reliability Engineering for Oil and Gas and MSc Safety & Reliability Engineering


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st attempt: Continuous assessment (20%) and one 3 hour written examination (80%).

Resit: The re-sit will comprise of re-doing the failed element/s (exam and/or coursework assessment/s) from the 1st attempt with a maximum CGS mark of D3. The marks for other elements (successfully passed) will be carried over. Resit mark of either RP or RF will be recorded.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

A whole-class feedback is provided via MyAberdeen. Students are encouraged to contact the course coordinator for individual feedback. 

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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