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Probabilistic Structural Analysis, Design Shock and Vibration
and Reliability-Risk Assessment Analysis

PD683 PD231

Reliability, risk and safety assessment are becoming increasingly In this intermediate level course, engineers with backgrounds in
important in engineering projects. This course provides a broad overview mechanical, structural or related engineering disciplines will learn
of probabilistic structural analysis, design and reliability/risk/safety how to compute natural frequencies and response to dynamic forces,
assessment, with heavy emphasis on industrial applications. Different as well as designs to reduce vibration of new and existing systems.
methods of analysis are explained with emphasis on assumptions and Machineries, shafts and rotor systems, rotating equipment, their supports
relative advantages-disadvantages of each method. Use of each method and foundations, vibration absorbers (tuned mass dampers), vibration
in actual industrial applications is discussed. isolators, shock loads and shock spectra, earthquakes, transportation
vibrations, flow-induced vibrations and vibration monitoring are all
This is an applications oriented course; about 75% of the time will be
devoted to applications. Actual examples from a spectrum of industries discussed.
such as aerospace, pressure vessel and piping, nuclear power, fossil How to benchmark analytical results with test results or field data will
power, petrochemical and marine industries will be discussed. also be taught. Emphasis is not on derivation of equations, but rather
DESIGN AND MATERIALS Public Courses
on assumptions and limitations of various analysis techniques and
Each participant will receive the course text, Probabilistic Structural
Mechanics Handbook: Theory and Industrial Applications (Chapman & guidelines on when to use which method.
Hall). This handbook, edited by the instructor, is the most comprehensive Thirty-two detailed, step-by-step, worked-out examples of analysis and
book on the subject available today. design are presented at appropriate junctures throughout the course.
Five case histories are also presented to demonstrate how the various
You Will Learn To concepts and methods presented in the course are applied in complex
• Explain random variations in material properties and loads and how to vibration projects.
quantify them
• Compute structural reliability using various techniques You Will Learn To
• Design structures to specified reliability/risk level • Compute frequencies of complex equipment, structures and systems
• Perform probabilistic fracture/fatigue analysis and predict useful life • Compute dynamic response to a variety of operational and
environmental forces
Who Should Attend • Compute equivalent static loads
Engineers directly involved in probabilistic structural analysis, design and • Employ different methods of reducing vibrations of new and existing
reliability assessment, as well as engineering supervisors and managers equipment and structures, including frequency separation techniques,
responsible for such projects dampening, vibration absorbers, tuned mass dampers as well as
No prior knowledge of probabilistic structural analysis or reliability is vibration isolation
necessary, but those who have knowledge and experience will also • Perform calculations related to special topics, such as solid-fluid
benefit because of the breadth of topics and applications covered, as
benefit because of the breadth of topics and applications covered, as systems and flow-induced vibrations
well as the practical guidance offered.
well as the practical guidance offered.
Who Should Attend
Instructor C. (Raj) Sundararajan
Instructor C. (Raj) Sundararajan Engineers, engineering supervisors and managers responsible for
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs designing or qualifying mechanical components, equipment, piping
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs
Member $1,895 / List Price $1,995
Member $1,895 / List Price $1,995 and structures subjected to dynamic forces; personnel responsible for
auditing, reviewing or approving shock and vibration analysis tasks,
including both individuals with a few years experience in vibration
analysis as well as those who are new to the area
No prior knowledge of structural dynamics is necessary.
Instructor C. (Raj) Sundararajan
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs
Member $1,895 / List Price $1,995

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