Since its inception in 1979,
SSD, Inc. has developed a reputation as a leader in pipeline structural integrity analysis.
Over the past 20 plus years SSD has developed the industries most advanced pipeline software
modeling tools and verified these through extensive industry application. This experience
has given SSD the unparalleled ability to evaluate the serviceability and safety of
existing pipelines and associated assets, as well as a unique ability to assess new and
innovative design concepts.
Increasingly the pipeline industry is designing and operating lines in harsh environments; on-shore and off-shore arctic conditions; deep offshore waters, and; seismic and unstable soil zones. This reality, combined with the drive to use materials more efficiently and reliably, has put greater emphasis on limit state analysis and fitness for purpose evaluation.
SSD is focused on providing expert services to the pipeline industry for designs under extreme loading, failure analysis and safety evaluations of existing systems. Our service experience includes; concept studies; design criteria development; risk and reliability assessment; nonlinear stress, deformation, fracture and thermal analysis; interpretation of smart pig data; design and management of testing programs, and; construction recommendations.
Find a partial summary of services that SSD has provided for past and present projects.
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