Technical Due Diligence
Technical Due Diligence (TDD) is an independent engineering audit conducted in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and investments in industrial or infrastructure assets. Its primary objective is to mitigate the caveat emptor principle (the buyer’s duty of care) by identifying hidden risks, structural defects, and physical liabilities that could compromise […]
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
Ensuring the safety and durability of large-scale thickeners requires integrated and accurate diagnostics. In this study, Kot Engenharia a comprehensive structural assessment of a concentrate thickener that exhibited cracks, leaks, and waterproofing failures. Through a detailed visual inspection using the GUT Matrix classification, field tests (carbonation, sclerometry, ultrasonography […]
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.