An Introduction to Functional Safety

An Introduction to Functional Safety: It assesses Safety Systems, applying standards like IEC61508 for mechanical products.

Flexible Braided Hoses: Down to the Wire

Flexible braided stainless steel hoses (flexihoses) are generally used for the connection of taps and WC cisterns to the incoming water supply. The flexible nature of the hoses means that they provide an easily made connection, making them popular with the DIY market.

The Use of 3D Laser Scanners in Collision Investigation

3D laser scanners have become a well-established tool in the field of surveying, and more recently have been a common method adopted by Police Forces for recording the scenes of road traffic collisions.

Acoustics – When Buildings Fail

Acoustics – When Buildings Fail. Acoustics engineering is often referred to as “the dark art” by those in the design and build industry.

Fires In Heritage Buildings

The British are known worldwide for our love of tradition, which goes hand in hand with our fascination with heritage buildings. Varying enormously in scale, complexity and construction, heritage properties are buildings of special architectural or historic interest; but they were often originally constructed with no consideration of fire.

Management of Lifting Operations

Lifting operations are not limited to large cranes on construction sites, but can occur in a range of industries and activities.

The Human Side of Investigation

Fire investigation goes beyond science. Investigators interact with people in crisis, using empathy to gather evidence. The job is emotionally demanding, with pressure to solve cases and exposure to tragedy. Mental health is crucial, and investigators need support to cope with the emotional toll.

The Science Behind Flooding Investigations

Approximately one in six UK properties is at risk of flooding, and the annual cost of flood-related insurance claims in the UK averages £200-300 million.

Bulk Coal Cargoes

Common problems associated with the transportation of coal in bulk include self-heating and methane production.

Liquefaction

Cargo liquefaction may occur if the material properties of ores or other bulk cargoes are not investigated sufficiently prior to loading, or the IMSBC requirements are not met.