Abstract: Load rating is gaining popularity as a method for inspecting the structural performance of aging bridges and determining maintenance actions. Cost-effective condition-based strategies have been developed in previous studies ...

Abstract: In a chloride-containing environment, steel bridges that use carbon steel can become corroded and require periodical inspection, repainting, and replacement to maintain an acceptable level of safety and serviceability ...

Abstract: Civil infrastructure systems have two essential characteristics: long service life and low probability of failure. Under these circumstances, life-cycle management (LCM) of civil infrastructure involves time preference of ...