A Multi-Scale Approach To Reliability And Durability Of Engineering Structures And Sensors

朗福德爆炸就是一个主要失败是由一个非常小的缺陷造成的例子。据估计，澳大利亚为此付出了超过15亿美元的代价。飞机的采购成本意味着保持机队运营一年可以节省约1亿美元。汽车工业正在设计更轻的汽车。澳大利亚通用汽车公司已经意识到，确保这些新设计的耐久性是至关重要的。通过我们参与通用汽车PACE项目，我们确保更广泛的澳大利亚工业可以获得这些发展。事实上，设计耐用的MEM结构将给澳大利亚带来商业优势。

The Longford explosion is an example where a major failure was due to a very small defect. It is estimated to have cost Australia in excess of $1.5 Billion. The acquisition costs of aircraft mean that keeping a fleet operational for a year can produce savings of ~$100,000,000.The automotive industry is designing lighter vehicles. GM Australia has realised that ensuring the durability of these new designs is essential. By our participation in the GM PACE program we ensure that the developments are available to the broader Australian Industry. Indeed, to design durable MEM's structures would give Australia a commercial edge.