Korjaustarpeen

Korjaustarpeen is the Finnish term for the need for repairs in the context of machinery, buildings, infrastructure, and other assets. It denotes the condition that indicates a component or system requires maintenance or replacement to restore performance, safety, or compliance. The form korjaustarpeen is the genitive of korjaustarve.

Typical causes include wear and ageing, material fatigue, unexpected failures, defects introduced during production or installation, environmental stress, improper maintenance, and obsolescence. The identification may come from routine inspections, fault reports, sensor data, or performance declines.

In asset management, korjaustarpeen is a planning input used to prioritize maintenance and allocate resources. It is evaluated in terms of severity, likelihood of failure, and consequences. Differentiating preventive (planned) repairs from corrective (unplanned) repairs helps optimize costs and downtime.

Assessment and response often rely on maintenance management systems, condition monitoring, and risk assessment. Methods include visual inspections, nondestructive testing, vibration analysis, thermography, and reliability-centered maintenance. If the korjaustarpeen is high, it triggers scheduling of repairs, parts procurement, or component replacement.

Examples span sectors: a building with corroded structural members, a vehicle with worn braking components, or industrial equipment with degraded seals. Proper handling of korjaustarpeen reduces safety risks, extends asset life, and lowers total operating costs.