The Paper Trap

Key Insights

Complex engineering systems often harbor hidden vulnerabilities that can lead to catastrophic failures, despite appearing robust on the surface.
Overreliance on documentation and procedural compliance can create a false sense of security, masking underlying risks.
Effective risk management requires a holistic understanding of system interactions, human factors, and the potential for unforeseen events.
Learning from past failures through thorough analysis and adaptive design can help prevent future disasters in engineering systems.

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Ashby, M. (2012). Engineering materials and their properties. In Engineering Materials 1. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-096665-6.00001-5
Bean, T., Wilson-Lopez, A., & Gregory, K. (2023). Shifting from disciplinary versus content area literacy to a transdisciplinary approach. In International Encyclopedia of Education. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818630-5.07002-0
Benjamin, A., Dezfuli, H., & Everett, C. (2016). Developing probabilistic safety performance margins for unknown and underappreciated risks. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2015.07.021
Boin, A., van Duin, M., & Heyse, L. (2001). Toxic fear: The management of uncertainty in the wake of the Amsterdam air crash. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 88. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0304-3894(01)00268-0
Bullock, J. (2021). Mitigation, prevention, and preparedness. In Introduction to Homeland Security. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-817137-0.00010-9
Chang, H., & Chen, J. (2004). The conflict-problem-solving CAD software integrating TRIZ into eco-innovation. Advances in Engineering Software, 35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2004.06.003
Darbellay, F. (2020). Serendipity. In Encyclopedia of Creativity. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-809324-5.23791-7
Duffey, R. (2005). Predicting tragedies, accidents, errors and failures using a learning environment. Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, 6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stam.2005.07.003
Fowler, K. (2015). Dealing with risk. In Developing and Managing Embedded Systems and Products. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-405879-8.00004-0
Jacky, J. (1996). Safety-critical computing: Hazards, practices, standards, and regulation. In Computerization and Controversy. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-415040-9.50146-9
Jones, D. (2019a). Engineering materials and their properties. In Engineering Materials 1. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102051-7.00001-4
Jones, D. (2019b). Fast fracture and toughness. In Engineering Materials 1. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102051-7.00013-0
Koren, I., & Krishna, C. (2007). Preliminaries. In Fault-Tolerant Systems. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-012088525-1/50004-3
Manion, M., & Evan, W. (2002). Technological catastrophes: Their causes and prevention. Technology in Society, 24. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0160-791X(02)00005-2
Moran, S. (2019). Success through failure (or “you don’t want to do it like that!”). In An Applied Guide to Process and Plant Design. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-814860-0.00018-5
Rosenberg, J. (2017). Embedded security. In Rugged Embedded Systems. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-802459-1.00011-7
Schuelke-Leech, B. (2018). A model for understanding the orders of magnitude of disruptive technologies. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2017.09.033

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