A basic bridge information system

To effectively support bridge asset management practice and aid engineering decisions, many Roading Agencies require a Bridge Information System which is: Easy to use; Cheap to maintain; Robust/reliable/durable; Accessible to a range of users; Flexible and adaptable; Able to readily provide key asset management information; Able to support the bridge management process. Proprietary Bridge Information Systems are available. However these are not always suitable, as they can be: Sophisticated; Require specialist training; Data hungry; User unfriendly; Costly to maintain data; Expensive to purchase, adapt and maintain. To meet Local Authority demand, and a need for an information system to support NZ Transport Agency regional bridge management contracts, a basic Bridge Information System has been developed by Opus, which: Provides basic information suitable for effective bridge management; Supports engineering decision making; Supports the bridge inspection process; Uses a proprietary database system; Is user friendly and readily accessible; Is suitable for both small (less than 50) and large (greater than 1000) bridge stocks; Is adaptable to specific client needs; Is cheap to maintain. This paper outlines the system functionality, how it complements the bridge management process and its key features.

• Record URL:
  http://www.cmsl.co.nz/assets/sm/3631/61/0094-E8Reynolds.pdf
• Record URL:
  http://arrbknowledge.com
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• Authors:
  • Reynolds, J
  • Rooke, A
• Conference:
  • Austroads Bridge Conference, 7th, 2009, Auckland, New Zealand
• Publication Date: 2009-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 10p
• Monograph Title: Innovation in engineered wood product bridge components

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asset management; Bridge management systems; Bridges; Condition surveys; Data collection; Transportation departments
• Geographic Terms: New Zealand
• ATRI Terms: Asset management; Bridge inspection; Bridge inventory; Bridge management; Data collection; Road authority
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01384426
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 22 2012 4:34PM