34.3.2. Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of rigorous testing in automated systems?

   Hint

   Think about why we test anything before using it.

2. 2.

   Name one international safety standard related to automation.

   Hint

   Recall any standards we discussed in class.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of rigorous testing in automated systems?

   • To ensure speed
   • To ensure reliability
   • To reduce costs

   Hint

   Think about the outcomes of untested systems.

4. 4.

   True or False: Fail-safe mechanisms are optional in automated systems.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens without them.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a current automated system in civil engineering that lacks rigorous testing. Discuss the potential risks involved.

   Hint

   Think about how it interacts with the environment.

6. 6.

   Design a fail-safe mechanism for a bridge monitoring system that utilizes automated sensors.

   Hint

   Consider how the system communicates failures.