Jul 4, 2019   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Manual for Bridge Evaluation (3rd Edition): Bridge Management Systems, Inspection, Material Testing, Load Rating, Fatigue Evaluation of Steel Bridges, Non-destructive Load Testing - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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This manual has been developed to assist bridge owners by establishing inspection procedures and evaluation practices that meet the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).

The manual has been divided into eight sections, with each section representing a distinct phase of an overall bridge inspection and evaluation program. This edition updates Sections 3: Bridge Management Systems; 4: Inspection; 6: Load Rating; and 7: Fatigue Evaluation of Steel Bridges.

The PDF incorporates the October 2018 Errata and the 2019 Interim Revisions.

The manual is divided into the following key sections:

  • Section 1: Introduction
  • Section 2: Bridge Files & Documentation
  • Section 3: Bridge Management Systems
  • Section 4: Inspection
  • Section 5: Material Testing
  • Section 6: Load Rating
  • Section 7: Fatigue Evaluation of Steel Bridges
  • Section 8: Non-destructive Load Testing

Key Topics Covered

Section 1: Introduction

1.1 Purpose

1.2 Scope

1.3 Applicability

1.4 Quality

1.5 Definitions & Terminology

1.6 References

Section 2: Bridge Files & Documentation

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Provisions to Support the NBIS Requirements

2.3 Supplemental Documentation in Bridge File

Section 3: Bridge Management Systems

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Objectives of Bridge Management Systems

3.3 Components of a Bridge Management System

3.4 References

Section 4: Inspection

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Provisions to Support the NBIS Requirements

4.3 Non-regulatory Inspection Practices

4.4 References

Section 5: Material Testing

5.1 General

5.2 Field Tests

5.3 Material

5.4 Laboratory Tests

5.5 Interpretation & Evaluation of Test Results

5.6 Testing Reports

5.7 References

Section 6: Load Rating

6.1 Scope

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