Reliability, Risk, and Safety, Three Volume Set

VOLUME 1
I - Thematic areas


Accident and incident investigation
Incident cause levels: An integrated approach to the incident investigation
M. Ferjencik


Learning from accidents (incidents) - Theoretical perspectives on investigation reports as educational tools
G.S. Braut & O. Nja


Suggested proactive indicators to be used in oil and gas industry based on a survey of accidents in the industry
S.O. Johnsen


The innovative tools for prevention of accidents in a post-socialist country
M. Jaervis, K. Reinhold & P. Tint


Bayesian methods


A numerical procedure for handling mixed Bayesian networks
P.R. Firmino & E.L. Droguett


Contributions to Bayesian Network model design for operational risk in the financial industry
L.B. Andersen & D. Haeger


Data-informed calibration of experts in Bayesian framework
C.H. Shirazi & A. Mosleh


Empirical Bayes testing with random censoring
T. Liang & W.T. Huang


Uncertainty in reliability estimation: When do you know everything you know?
M.J.H.A. Houben, P.J.M. Sonnemans & M.J. Newby


Decision support systems and software tools for safety and reliability
A decision support system to evaluate gas pipeline risk in multiple dimensions
Y.G. Lopes, A.T. de Almeida, M.H. Alencar, L.A.F.W. Filho & G.B.A. Siqueira


A knowledge-based approach for functional safety management
T. Barnert, K.T. Kosmowski & M. Sliwinski


Aggregation of randomized model ensemble outcomes for reconstructing nuclear signals from faulty sensors
P. Baraldi, E. Zio, G. Gola, D. Roverso & M. Hoffmann


An assessment of gaps and technical risks in sophisticated technology implementation efforts in complex operations: A case from an integrated production monitoring environment
J. Raza & J.P. Liyanage


Analysis and optimization of repairable networks with merging flows
M.T. Todinov


Automating the synthesis of AltaRica Data-Flow models from SysML
P. David, V. Idasiak & F. Kratz


Database and simulator supported accident management strategies for the postulated core damage scenarios
S.Y. Park, K.R. Kim, K.I. Ahn & Y. Choi


Demand optimization model in aeronautical infrastructure to maintain the safety integrity level
J.K. Naufal Jr. & J.B. Camargo Jr.


Simulation model for availability assessment of airspace control systems
W.N. Pizzo & P.S. Cugnasca


Supportive software for the multi-criteria decision making
J. Gurecky, P. Moldrik, J. Dvorsky & R. Sebesta


TRACE: A generic tool for dependable requirements engineering
H.P.-J. Thunem


Dynamic reliability
An approach to calculate multi-system failure coincidence probabilities
U.K. Rakowsky


LARES - A novel approach for describing system reconfigurability in dependability models of fault-tolerant systems
M. Walter, A. Gouberman, M. Riedl, J. Schuster & M. Siegle


Modelling and simulation of real dynamic system
P. Sknourilova & J. Gala


PAMOS and PAROS: Parallel Addition of Multiple or Redundant Operands in a Single word
K. Echtle, B. Fechner & J. Keller


Fault identification and diagnostics
A short study on rebooting safe computers and the impact on safety
E.N. Rosenberg, H. Schaebe & I.B. Shubinsky


An application of squared prediction errors of time domain averaging across all scales on gearbox fault detection based on vibration signals
R.J.P. Ferreira, W. Wang, M.J. Zuo & A.T. Almeida


Application of a dynamic fault diagnostic method using Bayesian belief networks on a fuel rig system
M. Lampis & J.D. Andrews


Estimation of monitoring indicators using regression methods application to turbofan start sequence
A. Ausloos, J.R. Masse, E. Grall-Maes, P. Beauseroy & A. Grall

Fault detection on textiles by adapted biorthogonal wavelets
V. Finek & D. Cerna


System health monitoring through Bayesian networks
O. Borgia & F. De Carlo


Wear prognosis based on identified damage accumulation models
K.-U. Dettmann & D. Soeffker


Human factors


A Bayesian network model for dependence assessment in human reliability analysis
P. Baraldi, M. Conti, M. Librizzi, E. Zio, L. Podofillini & V.N. Dang


A data-informed model of performance shaping factors and their interdependencies for use in human reliability analysis
K.M. Groth & A. Mosleh


A fuzzy Bayesian belief net approach to HRA in onshore oil well operations
P.A.A. Garcia & C.M.C. Jacinto


A proposal for aviation maintenance safety monitoring process
H.S. Rashid, G.R. Braithwaite & C.S. Place


A review of decision tree models for assessing Human Reliability Analysis dependence
L. Podofillini, V.N. Dang, P. Baraldi, M. Conti & E. Zio


Accident reporting deficiencies related to human and organizational factors in engine room fires on board ships
J.-U. Schroeder, M. Baldauf & K.T. Ghirxi


An overview of experience gained in long term applications of HRA in PSA projects for WWER reactors 269
J. Holy & J. Kubicek


Critical features of emergency procedures: Empirical insights form simulations of nuclear power plant operation
S. Massaiu


Experiences with human factors in Norwegian petroleum control centre design and suggestions to handle an increasingly complex future
A.L. Aas, S.O. Johnsen & T. Skramstad


How to deal with commission and omission errors in HRA
P. Le Bot & H. Pesme


Human factors in the layer of protection analysis with emphasis on alarm system management
P. Kacprzak & K.T. Kosmowski


Human reliability analysis for reducing risk in an LPG treatment and storage plant
M. Konstandinidou, Z. Nivolianitou, E. Plot, F. Camus, A. Monferini, Ch. Leva, T. Kontogiannis & P. Kafka


Characteristics of the maintenance human errors involved in unplanned reactor trips
J. Kim, J. Park & W. Jung


Investigating situational characteristics in the contextual human information processing model for warning citizens
S. Sillem, J.W.F. Wiersma & B.J.M. Ale


Modeling nuclear power plant operator knowledge and procedural adherence in the ADS-IDAC simulation model
K. Coyne & A. Mosleh


Small steps towards big accidents
O.A. Engen & O.E. Olsen


Use of ATHEANA to review emergency operating procedures at nuclear power plants
T. Ruiz-Sanchez & P.F. Nelson


Integrated risk management and risk-informed decision-making


Adapted principles of risk-informed decision-making for new nuclear power plants
M. Cepin


Addressing uncertainties in risk-informed decision-making of changes to NPP Technical Specifications
S. Martorell, M. Villamizar, J.F. Villanueva, V. Serradell & A.I. Sanchez


Asset integrity management paradigm for carbon dioxide underground sequestration
C. Vivalda


Comparison of risk criteria in safety-critical industries
J.-E. Holmberg, M. Knochenhauer, A. Persson & X. He


Establishing risk-based maintenance strategies for electricity distribution companies
D.E. Nordgard & K. Samdal


Impact of event duration on operational risk in financial institutions: A control based approach
D. Haeger & L.B. Andersen


Incorporating risk analysis and multi-criteria decision making in electricity distribution system asset management
M.D. Catrinu & D.E. Nordgard


Integrating risk management into strategic planning in SMEs
E. Kupi, J. Keraenen, M. Mikkola & T. Uusitalo


Multi-reservoir production optimization under uncertainty
A.B. Huseby & N.F. Haavardsson


Priorities assignment for actions in a transport system based on a multicriteria decision model
M.H. Alencar, C.A.V. Cavalcante, A.T. de Almeida & C.E.S. Neto


Review and discussion of basic concepts and principles in integrated risk management
B. Ale, T. Aven & R. Jongejan


Risk assessment methods applied to electricity distribution system asset management
D.E. Nordgard, K. Sand & I. Wangensteen


Scientific foundations of risk in complex and dynamic environments
T.O. Grotan, F. Storseth & E. Albrechtsen


Social vulnerability to natural and technological hazards: The relevance of scale
J.M. Mendes, A.O. Tavares, S. Freiria & L. Cunha


The impact of risk a version on optimal economic decisions
B. Kuijper & M.J. Kallen


Theoretical aspects of using diversity for decreasing of nuclear power plant operation risk
J. Holy


Maintenance modelling and optimisation
A bivariate optimum maintenance policy for a system under revealed and unrevealed failures
F.G. Badia & M.D. Berrade


A comparison between different uncertainty propagation methods in multivariate analysis
R. Mullor, S. Martorell, A. Sanchez & N. Martinez-Alzamora


A maintenance policy for passive components submitted to stress corrosion cracking
I.T. Castro, A. Barros & A. Grall


A model of imperfect preventive maintenance efficiency based on the concepts of elasticity and effective age
J. Clavareau & P.-E. Labeau


A new maintenance management model expressed in UML
M.A.L. Campos, J.F.G. Fernandez, V.G. Diaz & A.C. Marquez


A novel approach to model the degradation of components in electrical production plants
P. Baraldi, M. Compare, G. Rossetti, E. Zio & A. Despujols


A risk management approach to a maintenance decision for an ageing system
T.E. Nokland, R. Flage & T. Aven


A two-phase inspection policy for a single component preparedness system with a mixed time to failure distribution
C. Cavalcante, P. Scarf, A. de Almeida & A.T.C. de Silva


Assessment of economical lifetime of heavy-duty machines. Case study
A. Jodejko-Pietruczuk, M. Mlynczak & M. Zajac


Condition-based maintenance of engineering systems with periodic inspection
J.A.M. van der Weide & M.D. Pandey


Dynamic maintenance optimization method for commercial heavy vehicles
K. Bouvard, S. Artus, C. Berenguer & V. Cocquempot


Employing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for improving processes within maintenance
0. Meland


Imperfect condition-based maintenance on a finite time span for a gradually deteriorating system
A. Ponchet, M. Fouladirad & A. Grall


Increasing availability through maintainability growth using partial Multi Criteria Decision Making (pMCDM)
J. Sobral & L.A. Ferreira


Integrating reliability centered maintenance and spare parts stock control
W. van Jaarsveld & R. Dekker


Interest of a global optimization tool for reliability models adjustment and systems optimization
A. Cabarbaye, J. Faure, R. Laulheret & A. Cabarbaye


Maintenance management and optimization of FPSOs
E. Okstad, J. Vatn & R. Bye


Modelling condition monitoring and dynamic grouping of maintenance actions with extended coloured stochastic petri nets
S. Nebel, A. Dieter & B. Bertsche


Models of availability maximization applied to "k-out-of-n" structures for power systems
1. Felea, S. Dzitac, F. Popentiu & I. Dzitac


On line condition-based maintenance for time dependent deteriorating systems
M. Fouladirad & A. Grall


Semi-Markov decision processes for determining multiobjective optimal condition-based replacement policies
M.C. Moura, I.D. Lins, P.R. Firmino, E.L. Droguett & C.M. Jacinto


Superposition of renewal processes for modelling imperfect maintenance
M.J. Kallen, R.P. Nicolai & S.S. Farahani


The effective iterative algorithm to solve a maintenance optimization problem of a highly reliable system
R. Bris


Uncertainty factors in deterioration modelling of process equipment
T. Monsas & J. Vatn


Monte Carlo methods in system safety and reliability
A framework for the Monte Carlo simulation of degradation and failure processes in the assessment of maintenance programs performance
V. Zille, A. Despujols, P. Baraldi, G. Rossetti & E. Zio


Advanced discrete simulation methods applied to repairable multistate systems
A.B. Huseby & B. Natvig


Comparative cost and utility analysis of monolith and fractionated spacecraft using failure and replacement Markov models
G.F. Dubos & J.H. Saleh


Component importance measures to identify contributions to system failure for aircraft which dispatch with known faults
D.R. Prescott & J.D. Andrews


Some optimal life testing for exponential distribution
W.-T. Huang, H.-H. Huang & K.-C. Yang


Subset Simulation and Line Sampling for advanced Monte Carlo reliability analysis
E. Zio & N. Pedroni


Occupational safety
Applying the Safe Place, Safe Person, Safe Systems framework: Case study findings across multiple industry sectors
A.-M. Makin & C. Winder


Matching RATE analysis for SMEs with European Agencies data
C. Pantanali & C. Bianco


Occupational risk management for contact with moving parts of machines
I.A. Papazoglou, O.N. Aneziris, M. Konstandinidou, M. Mud, M. Damen, J. Kuiper, H. Baksteen, L.J. Bellamy, J.G. Post & J. Oh


Occupational risk management for electricity hazard
O.N. Aneziris, I.A. Papazoglou, M. Konstandinidou, M. Damen, J. Kuiper, L.J. Bellamy, M. Mud, H. Baksteen & J. Oh


Radars and health risk assessment
F. Bozek, J. Navratil, A. Bumbova, J. Kellner, A. Langerova & L. Kubicek


The effect of organizational size and structure on the management of OHS risk: A review of two case studies in the chemical manufacturing industry
A.-M. Makin & C. Winder


The impact of the occupational safety control programs on the overall safety level in an industrial cluster
P.A. Bragatto, P. Agnello, M.G. Gnoni, G. Lettera & F.A. Sciancalepore


Organizational learning A Survey of Organization Studies Relevant to Safety and Dependability
A.P.-J. Thunem


Assessment of HSE aspects by employees' participation in organizational development processes: "What you ask is what you get"
M. Hermundsgard & L. Hansson


Cultural differences in design perceptions of consumer products: A Kansei engineering approach
K. Pearce, J. Harvey & R. Jamieson


Decision processes and improved HSE. Training as a contribution to organizational learning and development
T.M. Stene, M. Hermundsgard & B.-E. Madsen


Improving assignment and qualification of safety manager at construction sites
K.S. Son, W. Mo Gal & J. Nam Choi


Professional culture, work practice and reliable operations in shipping
G.M. Lamvik, A.M. Wahl & M. Pettersen Buvik


Risks and engineering design across cultures
J. Harvey, K.F. Pearce & R. Jamieson


VOLUME 2


Reliability and safety data collection and analysis


Accelerated test used as a tool for manufacturing correctness check
D. Valis, Z. Vintr & M. Koucky


An extended Bayesian updating approach to support product selection based on performance testing - A drilling jar case
J.T. Selvik & T. Aven


Analysing multiple damage causes of complex products using DCD algorithm and WCF approach
S. Bracke & S. Haller


Analysis of accelerated life testing under competing failure modes with initial failures
Y. Tan, C. Zhang, X. Chen &Y. Wang


Contributions to the modelling of previsional reliability of hydroelectric plants
I. Felea & D. Meianu


Crash pulse analysis using wavelets
D. Cerna & V. Finek


Data farming quality, improving the WSN safety
J.C.A. Cansado, J.R. Almeida Jr., S. Viana & J. Pavon


Data mining for identification and prediction of safety and reliability characteristics of complex industrial systems and processes
K. Kolowrocki & J. Soszynska


?2 test of goodness of fit for normal and lognormal distribution with applications
N. Popoviciu & F. Baicu


Homogeneity and scale testing for small samples with censored and missing data
M. Stehlik


Identification of significant effects of altering the testing process with regard to reliability growth management
D. Vesenmaier & P. Jaeger


Importance of regarding the field failure behaviour of automotive components
A. Braasch, D. Althaus, J.-J. Baek & A. Meyna


Satellite and satellite subsystems reliability: Statistical data analysis and modeling
J.-F. Castet & J.H. Saleh


The superposition principle to develop the concept of accelerated degradation testing
S.H. Mohammadian, D. Ait-Kadi & F. Routhier


Used cars data processing and TUEV reliability statistics modification
J. Zajicek


Risk and evidence based policy making
Evaluation of acute toxicity limits for purposes of risk analysis in the Czech Republic
B. Baudisova, P. Danihelka & D. Micek


Issues related to localization of an LNG facility
J. Vatn


Landfills and risk identification
A. Bumbova & F. Bozek


Risk and hazard analysis
A comparative study on the application of simulation techniques for shipboard fire safety analysis
B. Dutta & A. Kar


A new fire compartment system in tunnel - The case of the Gran Sasso National Laboratory
A. Basti, D. Franciotti, G. Bucciarelli & G. Panella


A risk-based cost-benefit analysis of LPG tank vehicles passive fire protection
N. Paltrinieri, S. Bonvicini, V. Cozzani & G. Landucci


An integrated approach for risk management based on systems availability
V.C. Damaso, R.M. Okamoto & P.A.M. Cabral


Assessment of major accidents triggered by lightning
E. Renni, G. Antonioni, V. Cozzani, E. Krausmann & A.M. Cruz


Comparison of different models for risk analysis to estimate the manpower in the case of roughly defined project's tasks
S.M. Eberhardt & M.M. Behr


Comparison of two cost-benefit type of analyses to support a safety related decision under large uncertainties: A case of use of wireless technology in schools
R. Steen & T. Aven


Differential importance measure of Markov models using perturbation analysis
P. Do Van, A. Barros & C. Berenguer


Evacuation analysis: Comparison between NFPA 130 and a micro-simulation model
A. Raffetti, B. Faragona, F. Vaccaro & L. Pedemonte


Evaluation of safety measures in road tunnels based on cost-effectiveness analysis
W. Roed, E.B. Abrahamsen, A.K. Midtgaard, K. Haver & H.S. Wiencke


FMECA of a turntable:A fuzzy assessment
F. Costantino, M. De Minicis, G. Di Gravio & M. Tronci


Formal vulnerability assessment: A methodology for assessing and mitigating strategic vulnerabilities in maritime supply chains
O. Berle & B.E. Asbjornslett


Improving safety in delayed coking units using HAZOP and LOPA methodologies
G.P. Monteiro, F.C.C. Barros, E.R. Marins & M.T. Halasz


Key performance indicators for the inherent safety assessment of hydrogen production and distribution system
G. Landucci, A. Tugnoli &V. Cozzani


Measures for reducing the probability of ruptures of high pressure natural gas pipelines
G.M.H. Laheij & A.A.C. van Vliet


Modelling of energy supply disturbances in network systems
J. Augutis, R. Krikstolaitis, K. Sidlauskas, L. Martisauskas & V. Matuziene?


Multicriteria risk analysis application in a distribution gas pipeline system in Sergipe
T.V. Garcez, A.T. de Almeida-Filho, A.T. de Almeida & M.H. Alencar


Multiple dimension risk evaluation framework
A.T. de Almeida-Filho & A.T. de Almeida


Network maintenance contribution in quality terms on distribution network services providers
J.F.G. Fernandez, M.L. Campos, V.G. Diaz & A.C. Marquez


On the limitations of the maximum expected utility principle as a basis for rational risk decisions
M.T. Todinov


Parameterization of consequences of explosions
T. Aschmoneit, C. Richter, G. Guerke, B. Brombacher, J. Ziehm & I. Haering


Possibilities to evaluate technical measures in a Quantitative Risk Assessment method for land use planning
P.A.M. Uijt de Haag, S. Mahesh, E.S. Kooi, L. Gooijer & M.A.M. Heijne


Probit functions: Derivation, evaluation and useinrisk analysis
R.J. Hansler, P.M.J. Bos, P.A.M. Uijt de Haag, J.H.E. Arts, P.J.M.G. Frijns, W.H. Koenemann, H. Muijser & M. Ruijten


Quantitative risk analysis for underground oil transmission pipelines
A.A.C. van Vliet, G.M.H. Laheij & R.J. Hansler


Resilient organizations and resilient praxis - A review of current status related to safety
S.O. Johnsen


Responsibility modelling for risk analysis
R. Lock, T. Storer, I. Sommerville & G. Baxter


Rethinking sociological perspectives on risk for the possibility to analyse and manage security risks
K. Pettersen, O.A. Engen & T. Aven


Risk analysis procedures for explosives manufacturing
A.N. Haddad & E.B.F. Galante


Risk assessments for high integrity pressure protection system by using layer of protection analysis
K.P. Chang, K.I. Nam, S.H. Jung & D.H. Lee


Risk based design of coastal flood defences - A Vietnam case
C.M. Van, P.H.A.J.M. van Gelder & J.K. Vrijling


Risk influence modeling of recent developments in helicopter safety on the Norwegian continental shelf
T. Krakenes, S. Habrekke & I.A. Herrera


Risk informed oversight in air transport using CATS
B.J.M. Ale, L.J. Bellamy, J. Cooper, D. Ababei, D. Kurowicka, O. Morales & J. Spouge


Risk management - Selection of adequate tools
P. Fuchs


Safety risk requirements for combat pistol and its ammunition
R. Jankovych & J. Majtanik


Self-rescue and safety measures in quantitative risk analysis, modelling and case studies for accidental toxic releases
I.J.M. Trijssenaar-Buhre & R.P. Sterkenburg


The branching model of successive events
G. Dohnal


The development of a method and a tool for dynamic task representation as part of a virtual reality application
M.C. Leva, F. Mattei, A. Kay, S. Cromie, M. De Ambroggi & T. Kontogiannis


The impact of climate change on the need for a probabilistic assessment of harsh weather conditions in Germany
G. Thuma, E. Hartwig-Thurat & M. Krauss


The potential of risk assessment based on statistical approach
A. Giorgetti & M. Delogu


Vulnerability of mid-high rise commercial-residential buildings in the Florida Public Hurricane Loss Model
G.L. Pita, J.-P. Pinelli, K. Gurley, J. Weekes, C.S. Subramanian & S. Hamid


Risk control in complex environments
Building safety by resilient organization - A case specific approach
F. Storseth, R.K. Tinmannsvik & K. Oien


Lifecycle physical hazards of polymer foam board
T. Nakarai, A. Miyake, Y. Oka, A. Kimura, S. Managaki, Y. Yokoyama, H. Hondo, S. Masunaga & T. Kobayashi


On the use of expert judgment elicitation for autonomous underwater vehicle risk prediction and management
M.P. Brito & G. Griffiths


Risks of polyaromatic hydrocarbons in military training areas
J. Kellner, J. Navratil, F. Bozek, A. Bumbova & J. Dvorak


Risk perception and communication
Driver boredom and preferred driving speed
S. Heslop, J. Harvey, N. Thorpe & C. Mulley


Risk perception, extreme events and institutional trust: A local survey in Portugal
A.O. Tavares, J.M. Mendes, E. Basto & L. Cunha


The prevention of the professional poisoning caused by lead - Case study
L. Sikorova, P. Danihelka & D. Micek


What you should remember when reading psychometric studies of risk perception
C. Kermisch & P.-E. Labeau


Safety culture
Evidence-based development of safety culture at the estonian enterprises
M. Jaervis & P. Tint


The industrial relations of safety - Differences in tripartite collaboration in Norwegian industries
L. Oyum, K. Skarholt, J.E. Ravn & T. Nilssen


Trust and safety culture: The importance of trust relations in Integrated Operations (IO) in the Norwegian oil industry
K. Skarholt & H. Torvatn


Safety management systems
A multi-objective approach for risk-management to implement an integrated management system: Quality, security, environment
A. Badreddine, T.B. Romdhane & N.B. Amor


A study of railway ERTMS safety with Colored Petri Nets
P. Barger, W. Schoen & M. Bouali


Exploring safety critical decision-making
F. Storseth, R. Rosness & G. Guttormsen


Software reliability
Contribution to highly reliable items' reliability assessment
D. Valis, Z. Vintr & M. Koucky


Failure analysis of software for displaying safety-relevant information
B. Hulin & T. Schulze


Identifying the most important component dependencies in compound software: An experimental study
M. Kristiansen, R. Winther & J.E. Simensen


On the influence of software vulnerabilities on software reliability: The case of open source component based software
G. Albeanu, H. Madsen & A. Averian


Principles of the AOP 52 draft on software safety for the ammunition domain
M. Larisch, U. Siebold & I. Haering


Software critical for safety in reliability models
J. Sedlak


The use of metrics to assess software component dependencies
M. Kristiansen, R. Winther, M. van der Meulen & M.A. Revilla


Structural reliability and design codes
A RSM method for probabilistic nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete bubbler tower structure integrity
J. Kralik


Artificial neural network in probabilistic assessment of strength of thin imperfect plates
Z. Sadovsky & C. Guedes Soares


Assessment of deteriorating reinforced concrete road bridges
M. Holicky, J. Markova & M. Sykora


Control system design with dependability criterion using structural analysis
B. Conrard, V. Cocquempot & M. Bayart


Deterministic and probabilistic analysis of nonsymmetrical wind effects to symmetrical high rise buildings
J. Kralik & J. Kralik, jr.


Eurocode road traffic load models for weight restricted bridges
D. Proske & S. Loos


Fluid bearing reliability evaluation using a numerical design of experiments
A. Charki, R. Laronde, D. Bigaud & F. Guerin


Investigation of parameter influences in wind induced structural reaction analysis due to structural model dimensions changes
E. Bombasaro


Models of thermal actions for bridges
J. Markova


Probabilistic approaches in the safety analysis of road piers of annular cross-section
A. Kudzys & R. Kliukas


Probabilistic assessment of crack width for existing bridges
J. Markova & M. Holicky


Probabilistic safety redesign of existing structures
P. Bulota & A. Kudzys


Probabilistic solution and reliability assessment of the hard rock disintegration process
K. Frydrysek & P. Marek


Structural safety analysis from design to manufacture
C. Elegbede


Updating the safety level of concrete elements after conformity control
R. Caspeele & L. Taerwe


Using the Direct Determined Fully Probabilistic Method (DDFPM) for determination of failure
A.P. Janas, M. Krejsa & V. Krejsa


VOLUME 3


System reliability analysis
A comparison of safety analysis techniques: Analytical calculations versus Monte Carlo simulations
J.R. Mueller, T. Staender & E. Schnieder


A faster numerical procedure for solving non-homogeneous semi-Markov processes
M.C. Moura & E.L. Droguett


A k-out-of-n system with components following Weibull distributions: An algorithmic approach
M.C. Olvera-Porcel, R. Perez-Ocon & M.C. Segovia


A location-specific CCF model for supporting the system design process
A. Zitrou & T. Bedford


An extensible software platform for reliability and risk modeling and analysis
D. Zhu & M. Dehghani


A practical approach for determination of reliability-oriented system topology in mechatronic systems
M. Junglas, A. Kazeminia, R. Eick & D. Soeffker


A practical Markovian model of the availability and reliability of a mass transport service with non-exponential repair times
A. Colini, P. Erto, M. Giorgio & A. Testa


A proposed methodology for decision support on ageing systems
S.L. Isaksen


A solvable common-cause failure model for coherent systems
C. Tanguy


Comparison of the failure behaviour of the same function in different systems
D. Althaus, A. Braasch, M. Schlummer & A. Meyna


Design of complex safety-related systemsin accordance with IEC 61508
F. Brissaud, D. Charpentier, A. Barros & C. Berenguer


Determining reliability parameters for a tree-structured commodity transfer system with non-independent components
J. Malinowski


Discrete simulation of reliability and availability systems
A. Chovanec & Z. Zwiasova


Identification of betweenness-central groups of components in a complex network infrastructure by genetic algorithms
E. Zio & L.R. Golea


Importance analysis of multi-state system by tools of differential logical calculus
E. Zaitseva


Is the "kout of n" system really the best?
J. Kamenicky


Markov reward model for performance deficiency calculation of refrigeration system
I. Frenkel, L. Khvatskin & A. Lisnianski


Mechatronic system reliability evaluation using petri networks and PHI2 method
A. Charki, A. Demri, F. Guerin & D. Bigaud


Mission completion probability of cycle rate system
J. Famfulik, J. Mikova & R. Krzyzanek


Multiobjective optimization of fault-tolerant aircraft systems considering system degradation
C. Raksch & F. Thielecke


On the impact of deferred repair on the expected number of system failures - A stochastic model
M. Bretschneider


Optimization of system component reliability characteristics at early design stage with economically reasonable uncertainty level
A. Kazeminia, M. Junglas & Dirk Soeffker


Reliability analysis of multi-state ageing series-consecutive "m out of k: F" systems
S. Guze


Reliability analysis of the electronic protection systems with mixed-three branches reliability structure
A. Rosinski


Reliability and risk analysis of a ground ship-rope transporter in variable operation conditions
A. Blokus-Roszkowska & K. Kolowrocki


Reliability assessment of network-based safety-related systems
Y. Langeron, A. Barros, A. Grall & C. Berenguer


Reliability quantification of equipment without operational experience
H. Kortner, S.L. Isaksen & H. Brandt


Reliability, risk and availability evaluation of port oil pipeline transportation system
J. Soszynska


Research on fuel cells reliability in order to use in accumulation systems of electric energy
R. Sebesta, Z. Hradilek & P. Moldrik


Safety and reliability optimization of complex industrial systems and processes
K. Kolowrocki & J. Soszynska


Safety system reliability calculation - When are advanced formulas and calculation techniques necessary?
L.F. Oliveira & S. Eisinger

Strategies for handling common cause failures in complex safety instrumented systems -
An example to illustrate different methods
T. Lilleheier


SysML modelling of safety critical multi-technological systems
U. Siebold, M. Larisch & I. Haering


The Bayesian reliability growth models based on a new dirichlet prior distribution
J. Tao, Z. Ming & X. Chen


Updating failure rates and test intervals in the operational phase: A practical implementation of IEC 61511 and IEC 61508
S. Hauge, M.A. Lundteigen & M. Rausand


Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis
A Dempster-Shafer theory of evidence approach to model uncertainty analysis
P. Baraldi & E. Zio


An Effective Algorithm for variance-based Sensitivity Indices (EASI)
E. Plischke


Composite indicators for security of energy supply in europe using ordered weighted averaging
C.M. Rocco S., S. Tarantola, A.C. Badea & R. Bolado


Estimating uncertainties in maximum entropy distribution parameters from small-sample observations
T. Most


Exploring uncertainty in quantitative risk assessment used for decision support in electricity distribution system asset management
D.E. Nordgard


Handling epistemic uncertainties in fault tree analysis by probabilistic and possibilistic approaches
R. Flage, P. Baraldi, F. Ameruso, E. Zio & T. Aven


Lessons learnt from studies on sensitivity analysis techniques in the EU project PAMINA: A benchmark study
K.-J. Roehlig, E. Plischke, R. Bolado Lavin, D.-A. Becker, P.-A. Ekstroem & S. Hotzel


Lessons learnt from studies on sensitivity analysis techniques in the EU project PAMINA: Sensitivity analysis applied to different HLW PA models
R. Bolado, A. Badea, D.A. Becker, S. Spiessl, K. Fischer-Appelt, J.L. Cormenzana, M.A. Cunado, T.J. Schroeder, J. Hart, J. Grupa, E. Rosca-Bocancea, R. Avila, G. Pepin, F. Plas, K.-J. Roehlig & E.Plischke


Reliable design verification of nuclear turbosets using sensitivity analysis on exceedance probabilities
I. Zentner, S. Tarantola & E. de Rocquigny


Some useful features of the Bayesian setting while dealing with uncertainties in industrial practice
A. Pasanisi, E. de Rocquigny, N. Bousquet & E. Parent


Uncertainty assessments in a semi-quantitative risk analysis, with application to health care
K. Eidesen & T. Aven


II - Industrial and service sectors Aeronautics and aerospace


Cognitive model of team cooperation in en-route air traffic control
K. Furuta,Y. Soraji, T. Kanno, H. Aoyama, S. Inoue, D. Karikawa & M. Takahashi


Methods applied to identify causes of air events
J. Zurek, Z. Smalko & M. Zieja


Team cognitive process analysis of air traffic controllers as distributed cognition
S. Inoue, H. Aoyama, Y. Soraji, T. Kanno, K. Furuta & K. Nakata


Biotechnology and food industry
Aggregation of alarms to guarantee quality of pasteurized honey
E. Domenech, I. Escriche & S. Martorell


Combining predictive modelling and event tree analysis technique for a better food safety management
E. Domenech, I. Escriche & S. Martorell


How institutional contexts affect conditions for risk expertise
H. Merkelsen


Critical infrastructures
"System of systems" approach for interdependent critical infrastructures
I. Eusgeld & S. Dietz


A multiple-objective approach for the vulnerability assessment of infrastructure networks
M. Claudio, S. Rocco, J.E. Ramirez-Marquez, E. Daniel & A. Salazar


A structured approach to modeling interdependencies in risk analysis of critical infrastructures
I.B. Utne, P. Hokstad & J. Vatn


Critical infrastructure safety management
D. Prochazkova


Indicators of component criticality for failure cascade process in network systems
E. Zio & G. Sansavini


Modelling interdependencies amongst technical systems
J.R. Santos-Reyes


Risk analysis of underground infrastructures in urban areas: Time-dependent interoperability analysis
E. Cagno, M. De Ambroggi, O. Grande & P. Trucco


Security analysis of network access control implementations
F. Cetin, T. Dagonnier & P. Oechslin


Electrical and electronic engineering
Multi-objective genetic algorithm optimization of electrical power transmission networks
F. Cadini, E. Zio & C.A. Petrescu


Reliability of electronic devices: Failure mechanisms and testing
J. Sikula, V. Sedlakova, M. Tacano & T. Zednicek


Energy production and distribution
Increasing the reliability of outdoor MV network by means of remote-controlled elements
J. Gurecky & P. Moldrik


Practical application of MCA8 software for improving reliability of energy supply
R. Sebesta, P. Moldrik & J. Gurecky


Reliability analysis of electric distribution grid by Monte Carlo method
A.T. Sikora, S. Rusek, V. Kral & R. Gono


Health and medicine
A hybrid technique to model dynamic aspects of risk in healthcare settings
R. Kazemi, M. Dierks & A. Mosleh


Design of an incident report analysis system for healthcare
Y. Asada, K. Furuta & T. Kanno


Modified logistic regression as a tool for discrimination
M. Rabasova, R. Bris & P. Kuranova


Information technology and telecommunications
Application of linear logic to backward reachability analysis of Colored Petri Nets
M. Bouali, J. Rocheteau & P. Barger


Guttman scaling in the FMEA of IT security objectives in enterprises
R. Mock, E. Kollmann, C. Ballhaus & H. Straumann


Modeling resource availability and optimal fee for priority classes in a website
V.P. Koutras & A.N. Platis


Reliability analysis of next generation mobile networks
M. Guida, M. Longo & F. Postiglione


Rollback and roll-forward of architecturally fixed and non-fixed states
B. Fechner


Safety analysis of the on-board front-end transceiver of the Balise Transmission Module
J. del Portillo, I. Adin, A. Villaro, U. Alvarado & J. Mendizabal


UML-based Fault Injection for Software Model Testing (FISMT)
J. Mendizabal-Samper, A. Salterain, S. Urcelayeta, J.M. Blanco & A. Galarza


Using virtualisation and simulation - The way to ensuring more reliable and effective teaching and testing process IT technology
I.J. Jozwiak & A. Szleszynski


Manufacturing
RAMS modeling for maintenance audits
D. Galar, L. Berges & J. Royo

The quality of graphical data display
J. Nedbalek


Tools for monitoring and evaluating of warranty costs development
Z. Vintr & M. Vintr


Warranty cost models state-of-art: A practical review to the framework of warranty cost management
V.G. Diaz, M.L. Campos, J.F.G. Fernandez & A.C. Marquez


Marine industry
Risk assessment in process of LNG terminal design
M. Gucma


Quantitative analysis of maritime security assessment in ISPS
Z.L.Yang & J. Wang


Natural hazards
EC Conformity of an Avalanche Release System
B. Lanternier & J-M. Neuville


Learning from natural disasters: The case of Tabasco's flooding
J.R. Santos-Reyes & R. Alvarado-Corona


The potential use of individual and societal risk criteria within the Dutch flood safety policy (part 1): Basic principles
R.B. Jongejan, S.N. Jonkman & B. Maaskant


The use of individual and societal risk criteria within the Dutch flood safety policy (part 2): Estimation of the individual and societal risk for the dike rings in the Netherlands
B. Maaskant, S.N. Jonkman & R.B. Jongejan


Nuclear engineering
A comparative study of two quantification algorithms to find cable importance in a fire PRA model
K.Y. Kim, S.H. Han & D.I. Kang


Augmenting the traditional defense-in-depth strategy with the concept of a diagnosable safety architecture
E. Bakolas & J.H. Saleh


Fire PSA for a German BWR - Enhanced results and potential plant specific improvements
H.P. Berg, W. Frey, M. Roewekamp & M. Tuerschmann


Model uncertainties in a PSA for a nuclear power plant
M. Kloos & J. Peschke


Monte Carlo simulation for the estimation of external explosion event probability
J. Hauschild & M. Andernacht


Multiobjective optimization of test policies for GRP-modeled aging systems
V.C. Damaso, P.A.A. Garcia, M.C. Sant'Ana & P.F.F. e Melo


Nuclear power plant maintenance optimization
A. Volkanovski, M. Cepin & B. Mavko


Reliability aspects of a stochastic non-stationary process
L. Burgazzi


Offshore oil and gas
Analysis of risk indicators for major accidents on offshore installations
J.E. Vinnem


Assessment of reliability and residual lifetime of flexible risers subjected to time-varying corrosive environments
B.J. Leira


Defined situations of hazard and accident related to integrated operations on the Norwegian continental shelf
C.K. Tveiten, E. Albrechtsen & A.B. Skjerve


Disintegration and revival of tripartite collaboration on HSE in the Norwegian petroleum industry
A. Moen, H.C. Blakstad, U. Forseth & R. Rosness


Fire loads for realistic risk assessment applications in petrochemical industry
P. Praks, S. Medonos & R. Raman


How shared situational awareness influence organizational accident risk in the offshore oil industry
T.O. Grotan, K. Skarholt & E. Albrechtsen


Job satisfaction and extensive participation processes in organizational development - A case study from the Norwegian petroleum industry
T. Korsvold, L. Hansson & A.D. Lauvsnes


Life extension of machinery in the oil and gas industry
P. Vaidya & M. Rausand


Power system regularity challenges connected to electrification of large scale offshore installations form land A.B. Svendsen, T. Digernes, Y. Aabo, J. Eman & C. Hernande


Risk influence factors related to evacuation from offshore installations
J.E. Skogdalen & J.E. Vinnem


Risk regulation in the Norwegian petroleum industry: Robustness and changing methods of operation
P.H. Lindoe & G.S. Braut


Security and protection
Pool homogenisation for empirical Bayes models
G. Hardman, T. Bedford, J. Quigley & L. Walls


Terrorism risk as a change stimulus to the Norwegian society
S.H. Jore & O. Nja


Surface transportation (road and train)
Application of safety principles for a guidance system in public transport
H. Schaebe, H. Vis & R. Bouwman


Design of a testing bench for simulating tightened-up operating conditions of train's passenger access
F. Turgis, R. Copin, P. Loslever, L. Cauffriez & N. Caouder


Evaluation of pressure load on platform screen doors in a metro system
A. Raffetti, B. Faragona, L. Caddeo & A. Chiappini


Exposure zones assessment of dangerous object transport
T. Saska & J. Novak


Logistic system modeling using fault trees with time dependencies - Example of tram network
J. Magott, T. Nowakowski, P. Skrobanek & S. Werbinska


Quantitative risk assessment for railway tunnels: An integrated method and tool to support the fulfillment of the most recent normative requirements
G.F. D'Addio, A. Raffetti, L. Ginevri & S. Corona


RAM performance monitoring and MTBF demonstration on the SBB SA-NBS project
B.B. Stamenkovic, X. Villers & P. Dersin


Reliability analysis of an ERTMS on-board balise transmission equipment
J.F. Sevillano, J. Mendizabal, I. Sancho, J.R. Martin & J. Melendez


Reliability and safety of railway signalling and interlocking devices
T. Krenzelok, R. Bris, P. Klatil & V. Styskala


Simulation approaches to evaluate dependability of satellite-based positioning services in railway transportation applications
J. Beugin, J. Marais & A. Filip


Waterborne transportation
Fire safety assessment of hazardous material transporting ship using fire simulation
B. Park, J. Choi, H. Kang & D. Lee


Risk estimation of the sea-going ship casualty as the consequence of propulsion loss
A. Brandowski, W. Frackowiak, H. Nguyen & A. Podsiadlo


The concept of navigational safety management on coastal areas
L. Gucma


The use of safety management systems within the Norwegian tanker industry - Do they really improve safety?
H.A. Oltedal