1. Origin and objectives of the CWA-RBIF method

1.1 Origin

The origin of the CWA-RBIM maintenance method stems from the European industrial community's desire for a risk- and reliability-based maintenance method, based on European maintenance and operational safety standards. In 2001, the European research project RIMAP "Risk-Based Inspection and Maintenance Procedures for European Industry" (GIRD-CT-2001-03008) was initiated . The aim of this project was to develop a systematic procedure for managing risk by...