BRIDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE

Bridge management systems (BMSs) encompass the systematic collection, analysis, and organization of bridge data to improve decision making capabilities related to the preservation of bridges. The basic characteristics of BMSs are a comprehensive database, the capability to assess the condition of bridges, the capability to rank and prioritize bridges, and the capability to develop alternative repair and rehabilitation strategies. This article: discusses U.S. transportation laws, research, and policy initiatives relating to the origin and inception of BMSs; looks at local BMSs; and also examines the future of BMSs. It is recommended that future research and development efforts continue to: explore new and improved techniques to access and analyze existing bridge databases; develop improved deterioration and cost models; incorporate natural hazards and extreme events into BMSs; and develop integrated asset management systems.

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Corporate Authors:
American Concrete Institute (ACI)

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Authors:
- Khan, M S
Publication Date: 2000-8

Language

English

Media Info

Features: References;
Pagination: p. 53-56
Serial:
- Concrete International
- Volume: 22
- Issue Number: 8
- Publisher: American Concrete Institute (ACI)
- ISSN: 0162-4075

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Bridge engineering; Bridge management systems; Bridges; Concrete bridges; Concrete construction; Highway transportation; Laws and legislation; Rehabilitation (Maintenance); Structural design; Structural deterioration and defects; Transportation engineering; Transportation policy
Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Law; Policy; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 00800348
Record Type: Publication
Files: TRIS, ATRI
Created Date: Oct 10 2000 12:00AM