DATA COLLECTION REPORT

The authors describe the collection of data carried out as part of an investigation into a sample of bridge types in the development of a new methodology for the assessment of existing bridges. The method in this paper relates to bridge decks. Details are given of a) the objectives, b) selection criteria, c) sources of information, d) data requirements, e) collection of data and f) common problems. Suggestions are made for improved methods of assessment. For the covering abstract see IRRD 898092.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Thomas Telford Limited

  London,   United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • BLACKMORE, A
  • MIDDLETON, C R
• Publication Date: 1997

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 203-22
• Serial:
  • SAFETY OF BRIDGES
  • Publisher: Thomas Telford Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge management systems; Bridges; Conferences; Data collection; Durability; Evaluation and assessment; Highways; Maintenance; Strength of materials
• ITRD Terms: 3455: Bridge; 3409: Bridge management system; 8525: Conference; 8623: Data acquisition; 5910: Durability; 9020: Evaluation (assessment); 2755: Highway; 3847: Maintenance; 5544: Strength (mater)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00750752
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• ISBN: 0-7277-2591-2
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jul 31 1998 12:00AM