High-strength bolts: design and installation
The proper specification and installation of high-strength bolts (such as ASTM A325, A490, and ISO classes 8.8 and 10.9) are essential for mitigating vibrations, fatigue, and corrosion in industrial metal structures. According to the criteria of ABNT NBR 8800:2024, structural connections require a practical understanding of the relationship between torque (indirect rotational force) […]
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
To ensure the safety of a large forklift, Kot Engenharia a comprehensive structural, mechanical, and electrical assessment of the equipment. The study included field ultrasonic and extensometer tests, calibrated using a computational model via FEMAP®, with dynamic transport simulations in the Helix-DeltaT6 software and audits to verify compliance with NR standards […]
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.
Learn about Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
Learn how the RBI methodology contributes to Structural Integrity, reduces operating costs and strengthens the management of industrial assets with a focus on risk.
Structural and mechanical analysis and mechanical rebalancing of a railcar turner: Succes story
Structural and mechanical study of a wagon turntable using FEM, rebalancing and corrective actions to increase service life and prevent failures.
Integrity of port structures: the importance of defenses
Understand the importance of fenders in protecting port structures in the face of the increasing size of modern vessels.
Risk management in industry
Industry risk management: identify, analyze and mitigate threats to ensure security, efficiency and operational continuity.