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Towards Multiple Model Approach To Bridge Deterioration, Jin A. Collins
Towards Multiple Model Approach To Bridge Deterioration, Jin A. Collins
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The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) marked the start of a new era in transportation in the United States. ISTEA required transportation agencies to take a proactive approach to planning and management of their assets. This included requirements for managing pavement, bridges, safety, congestion, public transportation, and intermodal systems. For horizontal transportation assets (i.e., bridges and pavement), deterioration modeling is an essential tool (Yanev and Chen 1993). Since ISTEA, Bridge Management Systems (BMS) have been utilized to inform decision-making regarding bridge projects such as maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement (MR&R) under financial limitations (Agrawal, Kawaguchi, and Chen 2010). …
Load Rating Mobility As A Framework For Bridge Owners, Bryan Keith Stephens
Load Rating Mobility As A Framework For Bridge Owners, Bryan Keith Stephens
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In this time of financial economy, bridge owners are faced with the important decision of where to focus financial assets while attempting to determine which structures are in most need. Bridge Engineers and researchers alike agree that a large portion of the United States bridge population are reaching the end of their design life. Researchers are currently investigating various means and methods of lengthening the amount of usefulness of these key pieces of infrastructure. This paper introduces the novel idea of bridge Load Rating Mobility and how it can be leveraged by stake holders to assist in making those financial …