Risk and Reliability in Engineering
2025/2026
Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
The module adds to the knowledge obtained in Applied Statistics and Probability Theory.Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Students who complete the module:
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Understand the concepts risk, uncertainty, reliability and safety.
- Know statistical methods for modeling physical, model, statistical and measurement uncertainties.
- Know methods for assessment of reliability of structural systems using probabilistic methods.
- Know methods for systems reliability for non-structural components and its applications in engineering.
Competences
- Will be able to participate in a dialog on modeling of uncertainties, risk analysis and assessment of reliability of structural and nonstructural components and systems.
- Will be able to model, calculate and communicate risk analysis, modeling of uncertainties and assessment of reliabilities for engineering problems.
Type of instruction
Lectures, etc. supplemented with project work, workshops, presentation seminars, lab tests.
Extent and expected workload
The module is 5 ECTS which is corresponding to 150 hours of study.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Risk and Reliability in Engineering |
| Type of exam | Written or oral exam
Exam format is decided on by start of semester. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Risiko og sikkerhed af konstruktioner |
| Module code | B-RSK-K3-12 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring and Autumn
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| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Esbjerg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Risk and Safety Management) |
| Study Board | Study Board of Built Environment |
| Department | Department of the Built Environment |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Engineering and Science |
