How Engineers Maintain Movable Bridges
Movable bridges tend to be an expensive investment because of the size of the bridges and the controls needed to operate them. These bridges have more costly maintenance issues than fixed bridges because of the complexity of mechanical, electrical, and structural components despite the advancements of technology. The maintenance system of movable bridges is vital to ensuring safety and the longevity of the bridge.
For the bridge to achieve long-term performance, engineers are required to conduct routine inspections such as mechanical, structural, electrical, laboratory, instrumentation, and field investigation. The study of notable bridge failures and other bridge investigations help engineers to understand common problems. The routine investigations and assessments which are conducted to prevent future problems include;
- Load Rating Tests
- Structural Evaluation
- Fracture and Fatigue investigations
- Durability Studies
- Repair and Rehabilitation Design
- Corrosion Protection
- Balance Testing and Analysis
- Nondestructive Testing
- Safety Inspections
- Seismic Evaluation
- Retrofit Design
- Instrumentation
- Field Testing
- Electrical, Mechanical, and Hydraulic Services
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