A holistic methodology for the non-destructive experimental characterization and reliability-based structural assessment of historical steel bridges

Bouzas, Óscar; Conde, Borja; Cabaleiro, Manuel; Riveiro, Belén

doi:10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114867

Cited by 13 publications

(2 citation statements)

References 32 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The feasibility of the methodology has been tested on O Barqueiro Bridge, an aging riveted bridge located in Galicia, Spain. The study first involved a comprehensive experimental campaign to characterize the bridge effectively at multiple levels: geometry, material, and structural system by the synergetic combination of different tools and methods: in-depth visual inspection, terrestrial laser scanner survey, ultrasonic testing, and ambient vibration test [8].…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review on design and analysis of steel bridge with identification of load bearing capacity

Dharwe¹,

Prajapati²

2023

IJAERS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Strengthening old bridges is an increasingly relevant strategy for risk prevention and operation continuity in management of infrastructures. Transportation networks are subjected to progressively stricter environmental and load conditions, leading to a growing number of deficient structures, also due to aging and deterioration. However, employable resources are finite, from both economic and environmental points of view. For these reasons, strengthening opportunities should be considered as a viable option, improving bridges with low economic and environmental impact. With this perspective, a selection of some of the most interesting strengthening techniques for old truss steel bridges is presented. To address effective solutions, the most frequent problems in old truss railway bridges are first presented. Literature analysis and experts’ interviews were conducted and compared to results obtained from a representative bridge cluster. Different solutions addressing highlighted problems are then collected and qualitatively evaluated, in terms of efficacy on structural and typical construction requirements. Finally, general remarks and recommendations based on collected evidence are presented.

show abstract

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review on design and analysis of steel bridge with identification of load bearing capacity

Dharwe¹,

Prajapati²

2023

IJAERS

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…However, noise interference in operational bridges poses challenges for the practical application of this technology. Bouzas et al [12] proposed a comprehensive methodology employing ultrasonic rebound methods to measure material properties, enabling non-destructive experimental characterization and reliability-based structural assessment of historical steel bridges. Xu et al [13] utilized a longitudinal wave probe (straight probe) to analyze the crack characteristics of bridge studs, obtaining crack details of shear studs by recording the distance-amplitude curve of the reflected echo.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ultrasonic penetration method for weld root crack in orthotropic steel decks: differentiation and quantitative recognition

Xia,

Yuanzhou,

et al. 2024

Meas. Sci. Technol.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Weld root crack represents a significant concern in terms of fatigue on orthotropic steel decks (OSDs). This study presents a crack detection method based on ultrasonic penetration signals, to effectively distinguish and quantify cracks in decks. Firstly, based on the principles of sound diffusion and the structural characteristics of orthotropic steel decks, the parameters were established. Then, the propagation mechanism of ultrasonic waves in decks containing cracks was investigated by finite element analysis. The variations in received signal intensity caused by root-deck and root-weld crack parameters were analyzed and the methods for distinguishing between crack types and determining characteristics were proposed. Finally, experimental tests were conducted on weld root cracks to validate the feasibility of the detection method. The research findings demonstrate that the selected detection parameters adequately meet the requirements for crack detection. By utilizing fitting functions between the transmission signals from two sets of detection parameters and the projected crack length, the method achieves accurate identification of crack length and angle, with an error rate of less than 10%.

show abstract

A novel method for calculating the ultimate bearing capacity of in-service RC arch bridges using sectional constitutive relation

Xin,

Tang,

Zhou

et al. 2025

Applied Mathematical Modelling

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

A holistic methodology for the non-destructive experimental characterization and reliability-based structural assessment of historical steel bridges

Cited by 13 publications

References 32 publications

A Review on design and analysis of steel bridge with identification of load bearing capacity

A Review on design and analysis of steel bridge with identification of load bearing capacity

Ultrasonic penetration method for weld root crack in orthotropic steel decks: differentiation and quantitative recognition

A novel method for calculating the ultimate bearing capacity of in-service RC arch bridges using sectional constitutive relation

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About