Whiteboard Discussion: Damage Mechanism Review (DMR) Considerations

By Greg Alvarado, Chief Editor at Inspectioneering. January 22, 2024

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Overview

A Damage Mechanism Review (DMR) is a systematic evaluation process used to identify credible damage mechanisms that impact assets within facilities, particularly in the context of corrosion, cracking, and material degradation. A DMR serves as a crucial component of a comprehensive inspection program, whether conducted within a traditional inspection program or aimed at identifying and assessing the risks associated with various damage mechanisms.

Inspectioneering's latest Whiteboard Discussion video features Greg Alvarado, Chief Editor at Inspectioneering. Watch as Greg discusses and visually illustrates DMRs, the considerations, and what should be in a report.

Comments and Discussion

Posted by Dhananjay Rawal on January 30, 2024 (Edited on January 30, 2024)

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Posted by Juan Carlos Ruiz-Rico on February 1, 2024

Very good discussion Greg! I would add into the... Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.

Posted by Reynaldo Mejias on February 27, 2024

Definitely, it is an interesting topic, and you... Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.

(Inspectioneering) Posted by Greg Alvarado on February 27, 2024 (Edited on February 27, 2024)

I believe design stage DMRs have a place.... Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.

Posted by Reynaldo Mejias on February 27, 2024

Nothing less than what I expected from you, your... Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.

Posted by Ildegar Puerta on April 24, 2024

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