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Pairing Remote Structural Health Monitoring Systems with NBIS Routine Inspection on Major Highway Bridges. ISE 8105 Capstone Outline Presentation Mark Pribula Spring 2008. Overview. Structural Health Monitoring …..
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Pairing Remote Structural Health Monitoring Systems with NBIS RoutineInspection on Major Highway Bridges ISE 8105 Capstone Outline Presentation Mark PribulaSpring 2008
Overview • Structural Health Monitoring ….. • Application of Non-destructive and Non-intrusive Techniques Integrated into the Bridge to Monitor Individual Members or the Entire Bridge Structure • Routine Inspection ….. • Physical and Functional Bridge Condition Assessment • Ensures the Structure Satisfies all Applicable Serviceability Requirements
Overview • System Combination Provides….. • Consistent Information/Status of In-service Bridges • Future Construction, Re-construction or Maintenance Projects
ISE Contributions • Infrastructure Maintenance • Safety of the Traveling Public • Prioritizing Construction, Re-construction or Maintenance Improvements • Asset Management • Funding Maintenance Repairs • Life Cycle Cost Analysis • Financial Management • Securing Funding for Structure Replacement • Law and Ethics
Importance • Provide Governmental Agencies Baseline Measurements of Existing Bridge Conditions • Re-Instill Public Confidence in Bridge Inspection Reliability and Traveler Safety
Expected ISE Outcomes • Raise Agency Awareness of this Technology • Allow System Implantation as a… • Bridge Management Tool ….. Governmental Agencies & Universities • Bridge Decision Making Tool…..Prioritizing Either Maintenance, Construction Projects • Provide a Basis for Project Funding Development
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