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Bridge Management Using Performance Models

Performance modelling is an asset management tool used to quantify or qualify the performance of a bridge within the context of the overall bridge network. Performance modelling techniques include the use of performance indicators and deterioration…

Standardised Bridge Barrier Designs

Consistency in the design of traffic barriers for bridges has been identified as a major issue in current practice throughout Australia and New Zealand. The need for standard solutions was recognised by road jurisdictions, consultants and…

Guidelines for Bridge Management: Structure Information
This document is the combined output of two projects commissioned by Austroads to support improved consistency in Australia and New Zealand in inventory and condition data for road bridges, by developing a minimum set of inventory items, condition…
Concrete Durability: Development of Models to Predict and extend the Service Life of Concrete Bridges
Concrete durability is of great interest to State Road Authorities (SRA's), who are responsible for over 8,000 concrete bridges and in excess of 16,000 major culverts, with a replacement value exceeding $8.5 billion. Many of these concrete…