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Published in Structural Engineering International, Volume 7, Issue 3, August 1, 1997, pages 193-198.
NOTE: At the time of publication, the author Allen C. Estes was not yet affiliated with Cal Poly.
Abstract
This study proposes a methodology for a system reliability-based condition evaluation of existing highway bridges. The approach is illustrated for an existing steel bridge located in Colorado. USA. An optimum lifetime repair strategy based on minimum expected cost is developed. The initial optimum repair strategy is updated using both biennial visual inspections and specific non-destructive evaluation testing.
Disciplines
Architectural Engineering
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This article was first published in Structural Engineering International Vol. Nr. 7, Issue Nr. 3, publisher: IABSE http://www.iabse.org.
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