Structural Integrity with Fitness-for-Service Assessment

Structural Integrity with Fitness-for-Service Assessment

Fitness-for-service procedures are employed to verify the structural integrity and damage tolerance of load-bearing engineering structures. These techniques can be utilized during the design phase, manufacturing, operation, or towards the end of the structure s lifespan if life extension is being considered. The primary goal of these procedures is to prevent excessive design, unnecessary inspection and repair, and ultimately avoid any potential harm to human life, property, or the environment caused by structural failures.