Nsirc - National Structural Integrity Research Centre

A state-of-the-art postgraduate engineering facility established and managed by structural integrity specialist TWI Ltd

The National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC) is a state-of-the-art postgraduate engineering facility established and managed by structural integrity specialist TWI. NSIRC unites academia and industry, working closely with lead academic partner Brunel University London and more than 20 other respected universities, as well as founder sponsors BP and the Lloyd's Register Foundation. The collaborating partners provide academic excellence to address the need for fundamental research, as well as high-quality, industry-relevant training for the next generation of structural integrity engineers.

NSIRC advances fundamental research to support the following objectives:

Safe operation of products and structures
Development of innovative, fit-for-purpose technologies and design rules
Engineering solutions for long-term asset management.

To achieve these objectives NSIRC is pursuing advancements in areas including: risk-based management, engineering critical assessment, non-destructive testing, structural health and condition monitoring, and health management for use in industrial applications.

For more information, please visit our website. www. nsirc. co. uk