Overall aim: To develop our understanding of initial and ongoing integrity considerations with respect to how the performance of materials and structures change over time, and the role key stakeholders (e.g. designers, manufacturers, operators, etc.) play in managing risk and maintaining safe operations. Our work in this area supports all industrial sectors across Great Britain, including the many highly specialised industries which are strategically important to the country’s economy and social infrastructure. These include oil and gas, chemicals, explosives, mining and the bioeconomy, and all operating assets within the major hazards sector.
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Infrastructure is fundamental to our economy and society, e.g. being one of the 10 pillars of the recently launched UK Industrial Strategy. Long linear (geotechnical) assets (LLAs) are a major component of this infrastru...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: Newcastle University
The project partially answers the question by addressing the issue of asset failure and the need for better understanding and management. The authors have the necessary expertise to competently address the issue.
Extreme loading such as fire, impacts, and explosions are common threats to civil infrastructure. Exposure of critical infrastructure, such as major public buildings, tunnels, hospitals, oil refineries, petrochemical pla...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Manchester
The project partially answers the question by focusing on extreme loading conditions and the need for reliable data on material performance. The authors have the necessary expertise to competently address the issue.
Project Partners: Arup, Atkins, Canal & River Trust, Environment Agency, Geosense, High Speed Two, Highways England, ITM Monitoring, Kier, National Grid, Network Rail, Rail Safety & Standards Board, Scottish Cana...
Funded by: NERC
Lead research organisation: British Geological Survey
The project partially answers the question by proposing a remote condition monitoring system for geotechnical assets. The authors have the necessary expertise to competently address the issue.