Influence of Reinforcement Corrosion on Reliability and Remaining Lifetime of RC Bridges

2016 ◽  
Vol 844 ◽  
pp. 89-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Koteš ◽  
Josef Vican ◽  
Martina Ivašková
Keyword(s):  
Reinforced Concrete Beam ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Bridge Management ◽  
Bridge Management System ◽  
Actual Structure ◽  
Beam Elements ◽  
New Information ◽  
Bridge Structures ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Existing Bridges

The evaluation of existing bridge structures is the most important process in the global Bridge Management System (BMS) because of providing the basic information about existing bridges required from the viewpoint of decision making process related to the optimal bridge maintenance and rehabilitation strategy. The theoretical approach using conditional probability and the positive effect of the inspection was developed. The new information concerning the actual structure condition is used in this mathematical model. This information is not available in the process of the new structure design [1]. The work is focused on structures subjected to bending [2]. The reinforced concrete beam elements with or without degradation were investigated. The corrosion of reinforcement bars was used as material degradation. The biggest effect of the inspection was obtained for members, which do not degrade. Hereby, the negative effect of degradation on reliability index is also demonstrated.

Practical Applications of a Bridge Management System in Japan

2000 ◽  
Vol 1696 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayaho Miyamoto ◽  
Kei Kawamura ◽  
Hideaki Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Life Cycle Cost ◽  
Concrete Bridges ◽  
Maintenance Cost ◽  
Bridge Management ◽  
Bridge Management System ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Optimal Maintenance ◽  
Existing Bridges ◽  
Comparison Of The Results

Recently, the necessity of developing a practical bridge management system (BMS) has been pointed out in Japan, because the maintenance of existing bridges has become a major social concern. The aim of this study was to develop a practical BMS for deteriorated concrete bridges. The proposed system (J-BMS) uses multilayered neural networks to predict deterioration processes in existing bridges, to construct an optimal maintenance plan for repair or strengthening measures based on minimizing life-cycle cost, and to estimate the maintenance cost. A comparison of the results of applying this system to some actual in-service bridges with the results of questionnaire surveys of experts indicates that optimal maintenance planning as well as bridge rating can be predicted accurately by this system.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTATION OF BRIDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON INTERURBAN BRIDGE IN MALUKU PROVINCE

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Erwin Marasabessy
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Bridge Management ◽  
Bridge Management System ◽  
Repair Costs ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Directorate General ◽  
Defect Repair ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Existing Bridges

Bridges as transport infrastructures play a vital role in smoothing traffic flows. The success of a bridge in playing its role and serving its function depends on its management. The Directorate General of Highways of the Ministry of Public Work has used a system to manage bridges known as the Bridge Management System (BMS). The system allows a systematic plan and provides a uniform procedure for all bridge operation activities on the national and provincial level. Data from Implementation Agency of National Inter-Urban Roads of Area IX, Northern Maluku in 2011 indicates that the total length of national roads in Maluku Province is 15,238.01 M, with a total of 562 bridges. In Ambon Island, especially, there are 52 bridges totaling 1,176.25 m in length. The study was conducted at several inter-urban bridges in Maluku Province of Ambon Island: Wai Batu Merah, Wai Ruhu, Wai Lawa, Wai Yari and Wai Tua bridges. Assessment of bridge structure conditions was conducted visually to determine the conditions of the existing bridges comprehensively by referring to the Bridge Management System (BMS) complemented with a computer-based Bridge Management Information System (BMIS). Condition scores for the five bridges—Wai Batu Merah, Wai Ruhu, Wai Lawa, Wai Yari, and Wai Tua, according to Bridge Management System, are 2, 1, 2, 1, and 2 respectively. The scores of the five bridges indicate that their physical condition can be categorized as good or with minor defects. Based on technical screening, the proposed treatment for Wai Batu Merah, Wai Ruhu, Wai Lawa, dan Wai Tua bridges is the rehabilitation of their sub-elements. As for the Wai Yari Bridge, the treatment will be maintained regularly. The defect repair costs are IDR 149,138,238.00, IDR 81,048,000.00, IDR 174,579,106.10, IDR 79,233,324.01 and IDR 238,323,258.60 for Wai Batu, Wai Ruhu, Wai Lawa, Wai Yari, and Wai Tua Bridges, respectively.

Development of a bridge management system for existing bridges

2001 ◽  
Vol 32 (10-11) ◽  
pp. 821-833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayaho Miyamoto ◽  
Kei Kawamura ◽  
Hideaki Nakamura
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Bridge Management ◽  
Bridge Management System ◽  
Existing Bridges

Condition assessment of several bridges in Sofia based on visual inspection and as-built drawings

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Jiponov ◽  
Lazar Georgiev
Keyword(s):  
Visual Inspection ◽  
Condition Assessment ◽  
Numerical Estimation ◽  
Bridge Management ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Structural Types ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Bridge Structures ◽  
Existing Bridges ◽  
Condition Assessments

<p>Significant number of bridges in Sofia municipality are in halfway of their exploitation period – they are between 30÷60 years old. At the same time, there is a lack of common methodology for condition assessment of existing bridges (road, railway, pedestrian). Another issue is that there is no Bridge Management Data System, where the information from visual inspections, condition assessments and as-built drawings could be uploaded and used for further operations like regular maintenance activities, prioritization of repair works, planning budget and costs of the relevant authorities. Different structural types of bridge structures in Sofia are described in the paper. The advantages and disadvantages of the considered bridge types with respect to reliability and maintenance are analysed. Several bridges of different types are chosen in order to evaluate their condition based on visual inspection. Possibilities and advantages for implementation of condition assessment rating system based on numerical estimation are discussed.</p>

OPERATIONAL STATE OF BRIDGES OF UKRAINE

2019 ◽  
pp. 57-68
Author(s):  
Larysa Bodnar ◽  
Petro Koval ◽  
Sergii Stepanov ◽  
Liudmyla Panibratets
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
The State ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Bridge Management ◽  
Bridge Management System ◽  
Program Complex ◽  
Operating Condition ◽  
Software Complex ◽  
Automatic Mode ◽  
The Status

A significant part of Ukrainian bridges on public roads is operated for more than 30 years (94 %). At the same time, the traffic volume and the weight of vehicles has increased significantly. Insufficient level of bridges maintenance funding leads to the deterioration of their technical state. The ways to ensure reliable and safe operation of bridges are considered. The procedure for determining the predicted operational status of the elements and the bridge in general, which has a scientific novelty, is proposed. In the software complex, Analytical Expert Bridges Management System (AESUM), is a function that allows tracking the changes in the operational status of bridges both in Ukraine and in each region separately. The given algorithm of the procedure for determining the predicted state of the bridge using a degradation model is described using the Nassie-Schneidermann diagram. The model of the degradation of the bridge performance which is adopted in Ukraine as a normative one, and the algorithm for its adaptation to the AESUM program complex with the function to ensure the probabilistic predicted operating condition of the bridges in the automatic mode is presented. This makes it possible, even in case of unsatisfactory performance of surveys, to have the predicted lifetime of bridges at the required time. For each bridge element it is possible to determine the residual time of operation that will allow predict the state of the elements of the structure for a certain period of time in the future. Significant interest for specialists calls for the approaches to the development of orientated perspective plans for bridge inspection and monitoring of changes in the operational status of bridges for 2009-2018 in Ukraine. For the analysis of the state of the bridge economy, the information is available on the distribution of bridges by operating state related to the administrative significance of roads, by road categories and by materials of the structures. Determining the operating state of the bridge is an important condition for making the qualified decisions as regards its maintenance. The Analytical Expert Bridges Management System (AESUM) which is implemented in Ukraine, stores the data on the monitoring the status of bridges and performs the necessary procedures to maintain them in a reliable and safe operating condition. An important result of the work is the ability to determine the distribution of bridges on the public roads of Ukraine, according to operating conditions established in the program complex of AESUM, which is presented in accordance with the data of the current year. In conditions of limited funding and in case of unsatisfactory performance of surveys, it is possible to make the reasonable management decisions regarding the repair and the reconstruction of bridges. Keywords: bridge management system, operating condition, predicted operating condition, model of degradation, bridge survey plan, highway bridge.

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