MANAGING THE LIFE-CYCLE SAFETY OF DETERIORATING BRIDGES

This study summarizes recent bridge research work at the University of Colorado including a segment-based inspection and reporting methodology, deterioration modeling, probabilistic evaluation of bridge inspection methods, and a novel methodology for life-cycle reliability-based cost optimization. The latter methodology proposed is broad and includes intact (undamaged) and residual (damaged) constraints, planning of inspection and repair during the life-cycle of a bridge, and initial, maintenance, and failure costs. An example of managing the life-cycle safety and cost of a reinforced concrete bridge is presented.

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  International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering

  Edificio C-1, Campus Norte UPC, Gran Capitan, s/n
  Barcelona E-08034,   Spain 
• Authors:
  • Frangopol, D M
  • Hearn, G
• Conference:
  • Recent Advances in Bridge Engineering. Proceedings of the US-Europe Workshop on Bridge Engineering.
  • Location: Barcelona, Spain
  • Date: 1996-7-15 to 1996-7-17
• Publication Date: 1996-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 38-55

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; Constraints; Deterioration; Inspection; Life cycle analysis; Reinforced concrete bridges; Repairing; Residual strength; Stability (Mechanics)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bridge inspection
• Geographic Terms: Colorado
• Old TRIS Terms: Bridge repairs; Intact stability
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; I60: Maintenance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00725711
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 8487867790
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 5 1996 12:00AM