Put BS 7910 into Practice: Structural Integrity Assessment
How do engineers decide whether a component with a known flaw can continue operating safely?
That is where structural integrity assessment and fitness-for-purpose methods become critical. Rather than automatically replacing or repairing an asset, engineers can use established assessment procedures to understand the significance of flaws and make informed decisions about continued operation.
TWI Training’s Structural Integrity Assessment and Practical Application of BS 7910 Procedures – Online Live Course takes place from 11–18 November 2026, giving engineers the opportunity to develop practical skills in applying BS 7910 procedures to real-world structural integrity assessments.
Delivered live online over six weekday sessions across two weeks, the programme explores the practical application of BS 7910, with a particular focus on welded structures and engineering critical assessment (ECA).
From theory to engineering decisions
BS 7910 provides procedures for assessing flaws in metallic structures and determining whether they remain fit for purpose. Applying those procedures effectively requires an understanding of much more than the standard itself.
The course brings together fracture mechanics, fatigue, materials behaviour, non-destructive testing and structural integrity assessment, helping participants understand how these elements interact when assessing real components.
Delegates explore topics including brittle and ductile fracture, plastic collapse, fatigue crack growth and stress corrosion cracking, alongside the role of NDT and materials properties in an engineering critical assessment.
The programme also uses failure case studies, quizzes, discussions, videos and practical software exercises to connect the underlying principles with engineering application.
Getting practical with BS 7910
A key part of the course is the practical application of fracture and fatigue assessment procedures using CrackWISE software. Temporary licences are provided to participants so they can use the software immediately before, during and after the training.
Participants also work with the Failure Assessment Diagram (FAD) approach, exploring its parameters, input data and application to fracture assessment. The programme goes on to examine fatigue assessment procedures, BS 7910 annexes and recent developments, as well as links to other recognised flaw assessment procedures including FITNET and API 579-1/ASME FFS-1.
Who is this course for?
The programme is aimed at engineers working across structural, civil, maintenance, pipeline, materials, welding, inspection and plant disciplines — particularly those responsible for maintaining welded equipment and structures, managing ageing assets or optimising asset performance.
The course is delivered by specialists with extensive experience in the development of BS 7910 and the practical application of fitness-for-purpose methods across applications including pressure vessels, pipelines, offshore structures, vehicles, bridges and buildings.
For engineers looking to move beyond understanding BS 7910 in principle and develop greater confidence in applying its procedures to structural integrity challenges, this live online programme offers an opportunity to build that practical capability — without needing to step away from the workplace for a full-time classroom course.
The next online live course runs from 11–18 November 2026. Places are available for engineers looking to strengthen their understanding and practical application of BS 7910 procedures while learning remotely with TWI specialists. For more information and registration, please visit the dedicated course page.