Bridge Assessment, Maintenance & Repair

The course examines the principal causes of deterioration in concrete, steel and masonry bridges. Methods of inspection and testing are discussed for these principal materials. The current approach to performing an assessment to U.K. Highway Agency requirements are outlined and illustrated by several case studies. Repair methods are presented for concrete and steel bridge elements, and the special problems associated with bridge furniture (joints/bearings/waterproofing/parapets) are reviewed.

Course Objectives:
At the end of the course delegates should be able to:

Recognise common causes of defects in concrete/steel/masonry bridges.
Plan an inspection/testing program, and interpret the results.
Carry out an assessment (with supervision) to HA requirements.
Appreciate various repair/maintenance options.
Improve their appreciation of the avoidance of deterioration problems in the design of new bridge works and the repair of existing bridgeworks.

Course Programme:
Day 1

Introduction (UK Bridge Stock/ Assessment Program /Principal Problems)
Deterioration of Concrete (Deterioration Mechanisms)
Testing of Concrete
Video (Consolidates early sessions)
Deterioration and Testing of Masonry
Deterioration and Testing of Steelwork
Steelwork Repairs
Discussion
Day 2

Current Highways Agency Requirements for Assessment
Planning an Inspection
Preparing for an Assessment
Case Studies
Problems with Joints, Bearings, Waterproofing, Parapets
Repair of Concrete Structures
Video on Repairs to Concrete Structures
Discussion

Intended for:
Though intended as an introduction to the subject for graduate engineers the course is well suited to those more experienced in design but perhaps new to the assessment/maintenance field.

Course Duration:
2 days (12 hrs) IPD/CPD

Delivery:	Classroom
Regions:	Scotland Northern Ireland The West Midlands Wales South West England South East England
Category:	Construction