INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF CONCRETE BRIDGES: INVESTIGATION OF MOST SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE MECHANISMS VS. LOCATIONS

Author(s): R.M. Chandima Ratnayake (1), Yousef Saad (1), Kamshan Karunaharan (1), Samindi M.K.Samarakoon (1)
Paper category: Proceedings
Book title: SynerCrete’18 International Conference on Interdisciplinary Approaches for Cement-based Materials and Structural Concrete
Editor(s): Miguel Azenha, Dirk Schlicke, Farid Benboudjema, Agnieszka Jędrzejewska
ISBN: 978-2-35158-202-2
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-203-9
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2018
Pages: 881-886
Total Pages: 6
Language : English

Abstract: This manuscript demonstrates a methodology that has been developed to support bridge inspection planning. The methodology has been demonstrated using a case study performed to investigate significant damage mechanisms and locations on concrete bridges. The case study and analysis have been carried out using the concrete bridge inspection data available in the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) database. This manuscript presents the significant damage mechanisms that were identified, the frequency of occurrence of the identified major damage mechanisms, and the typical locations of each type of damage. The developed guideline has been verified using the actual inspection data of a randomly selected reinforced concrete bridge.

Online publication : 2018
Publication type : full_text
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