Fatigue failure in an automotive component
Introduction Fatigue failure in automotive components is common in the industry and is also present in our daily lives. The automobile is perhaps the machine most widely used by humans today and contains numerous mechanical components—mostly made of metal—that are susceptible to fatigue failure. In general, fatigue failures […]
Technical Due Diligence
Are you considering acquiring an asset or structuring a new investment? Technical Due Diligence allows you to identify technical risks, estimate future costs, and support decisions based on reliable data. Talk to the Kot Engenharia team Kot Engenharia understand how an independent assessment can reduce uncertainty and protect your return on investment. INTRODUCTION […]
Fracture Mechanics applied to Structural Integrity industrial equipment
Introduction First, structural failures in industrial equipment are not always associated with excessive loads or extreme events. In many cases, metal structures fail after long periods of operation under stresses below the material's yield strength, without showing visible signs of prior deterioration. This type of failure is directly related to [...]
Structural Integrity Thickener: Inspection and Evaluation
This article presents a technical study on Structural Integrity a thickener, covering everything from field inspection and testing to numerical modeling and the definition of Structural Reinforcement solutions. The integrated analysis made it possible to identify pathological manifestations, assess the resistance capacity of the structures, and propose efficient interventions to ensure safety, […]
High-strength bolts: design and installation
Introduction ABNT NBR 8800:2024 (Design of steel structures and composite steel and concrete structures for buildings) defines ASTM A325 and ISO class 8.8 bolts as high-strength bolts, and ASTM A490 and ISO 10.9 bolts as higher-strength bolts. As such, these bolts are commonly used in main connections of […]
Structural Integrity: what is it and how to apply it?
“I need to start a Structural Integrity journey Structural Integrity my organization, given the current state of my assets. But where should I begin?” This question comes up frequently in our daily lives, usually from technicians, engineers, managers, directors, and other professionals whose mission is to maintain the Structural Integrity assets and […]
Measurement of atypical loads in wind turbines using Digital Twin
Kot Engenharia responsible for measuring atypical loads on large wind turbines for one of its clients. To do this, a Digital Twin was developed to calculate loading conditions considered impossible or very difficult. In this context, if your company operates in the infrastructure, transportation, or large-scale construction sectors, […]
Structural, mechanical, and electrical inspection of forklifts: Succes story
Kot Engenharia responsible for verifying the Structural Integrity, mechanical, and electrical Structural Integrity of a bauxite forklift belonging to one of its clients. To this end, the service in question began with an on-site visual inspection and non-destructive testing (ultrasound) of the articulation pins, with the aim of verifying the overall condition of the equipment. […]
Project Quality Certification
If your company operates in the infrastructure, transportation, or large-scale construction sectors, understanding the importance of Project Quality Control (PQC) certification is essential to ensuring the safety and reliability of structures. In addition, Kot Engenharia a national leader in Structural Integrity advanced engineering solutions. Continue […]
Offshore bridge structural recovery project
Structural recovery of an offshore bridge with damaged foundations: see how structural calculations ensured stability and safety after a maritime collision.