March 11, 2026

Even Faster RSTRENG: Further Optimization of the Effective Area Method for Plausible Profile Corrosion Assessments Tristan MacLeod Kiefner and Associates, Inc., Ames, USA Introduced in 1990, the Effective Area Method (EAM) established the standard for estimating the remaining strength of corroded pipelines using detailed depth profiles (“river bottom” profiles [RBP]). While using the EAM is computationally […]

A Comparative Methodology A Comparative Methodology for the POE Assessment of Corrosion vs Cracking Lucinda SmartKiefner and Associates, Inc., Ames, USA The probability of exceedance (POE) method refers to the likelihood that a defect exceeds a specific limit or threshold, such as pressure or depth. This concept is essential in risk-based pipeline management, as it