Course detail

Application of risk analysis methods in forensic engineering

ÚSI-DSD12Acad. year: 2024/2025

The subject is aimed at gaining professional knowledge and skills in the field of identification, analysis and evaluation of risks used in forensic engineering. The attention will be focused especially on the methodology of risk analysis, the use of the selected methods as an important tool in expert activities, analysis and data processing for the purpose of processing expert opinions.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Vladimír Adamec, CSc.

Department

Institute of Forensic Engineering (ÚSI)

Entry knowledge

Basic knowledge of risk analysis.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the study is to gain knowledge and skills in the field of risk analysis and its application in forensic engineering.

Students will be well oriented in the issue of risk analysis, will be able to apply the acquired special skills and knowledge, based on a system approach they will be able to choose and apply appropriate methods of risk analysis, secure and analyse input data and process the obtained results for the needs of forensic engineering practice, including the suggestion of a solution.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

AVEN, T. et al. Uncertainty in Risk Assessment: The Representation and Treatment of Uncertainties by Probabilistic and Non-Probabilistic Methods. John Wiley & Sons, 2014. vyd. 1. Velká Británie. 200 s. ISBN: 978-1-118-48958-1 (CS)
BRADÁČ, A. Soudní inženýrství. Dot. 1. vyd. Brno: CERM, 1999, 725 s. ISBN 80-7204-133-9 (CS)
PŘIBYL, P, JANOTA, A., SPALEK, J. Analýza a řízení rizik v dopravě: tunely na pozemních komunikacích a železnicích. 1. vyd. Praha: BEN - technická literatura, 2008, 527 s. ISBN 978-80-7300-214-5. (CS)
TALEB, N. Černá labuť: následky vysoce nepravděpodobných událostí. Vyd. 1. Praha: Paseka, 2011, 478 s. ISBN 978-80-7432-128-3. (CS)
TICHÝ, M. Ovládání rizika: analýza a management. Vyd. 1. V Praze: C.H. Beck, 2006, xxvi, 396 s. ISBN 80-7179-415-5. (CS)

Recommended reading

AVEN, T. Risk, Surprises and Black Swans – Fundamental Ideas and Concepts in Risk Assessment ans Risk Management. Taylor & Francis Ltd., 2014. vyd. 1. Velká Británie. 276 s. ISBN: 978-0-415-73506-3. (CS)
OSTROM, L. T., WILHELMSEN, CH. A. Risk Assessment – Tools, Techniques, and Their Applications. John Wiley & Sons, 2012. vyd. 1. Velká Británie. 416 s. ISBN: 978-0-470-89203-9. (CS)
TALEB, N. Antifragilita: jak těžit z nahodilosti, neurčitosti a chaosu. Vyd. 1. Praha: Paseka, 2014, 540 s. ISBN 978-80-7432-498-7. (CS)
TALEB, N. Zrádná nahodilost: o skryté roli náhody na trzích a v životě. Vyd. 1. Praha: Paseka, 2013, 269 s. ISBN 978-80-7432-292-1 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme DSoIK Doctoral

    branch SOI , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch SOI , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch SOI , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch SOI , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme DSoIP Doctoral

    branch SOI , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch SOI , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch SOI , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch SOI , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Vladimír Adamec, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to risk analysis, definition of basic terms, legislation, the importance of risk analysis in forensic engineering practice.
2. A system approach to risk management, identification of risk sources, classification, evaluation and risk reduction.
3. Importance of input data and processing of obtained results, including their verification.
4. Qualitative methods of risk analysis.
5. Quantitative and semi-quantitative approach to risk analysis.
6. Possibilities of application of risk analysis methods in decision making process in expert practice.
7. Selected methods of forensic engineering analysis and possibilities of using risk analysis methods.
8. Possibilities of using multi-criteria evaluation based on the application of risk analysis methods while determining the amount of damage.
9. The assessment of damage caused by acute and chronic risks in the selected areas
10. The prediction of potential damage arising from anthropogenic, natural or technical influences.
11. The issue of black swans and phenomena associated with them.
12. The use of risk analysis methods in evaluation in the selected areas.
13. Supporting software tools for modelling emergency impacts and their use in forensic engineering.