Cost benefit analysis of monitoring modular joints in the dutch highway network
conference paper
Modular expansion joints constitute a substantial part of direct and indirect costs of bridge
maintenance. Joint condition assessments can be improved to predict or detect damages earlier. In this way the probability for consequential damages such as emergency repair and a shortened lifespan is reduced. Maintenance can be planned well in advance to reduce congestion. An Early Warning Monitoring System (EWMS)
for a so-called lamellae joint was successfully operated on the Martinus Nijhoff bridge. Technically it is feasible to upgrade such systems to deliver predictive information. Wider application is hindered by an unclear cost/benefit ratio. A cost benefit analyses is reported for monitoring all 166 of such joints installed in 62 bridges in the Dutch highway net
maintenance. Joint condition assessments can be improved to predict or detect damages earlier. In this way the probability for consequential damages such as emergency repair and a shortened lifespan is reduced. Maintenance can be planned well in advance to reduce congestion. An Early Warning Monitoring System (EWMS)
for a so-called lamellae joint was successfully operated on the Martinus Nijhoff bridge. Technically it is feasible to upgrade such systems to deliver predictive information. Wider application is hindered by an unclear cost/benefit ratio. A cost benefit analyses is reported for monitoring all 166 of such joints installed in 62 bridges in the Dutch highway net
TNO Identifier
762739
ISBN
9781138028470
Publisher
CRC Press/Balkema
Source title
5th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Engineering, IALCCE 2016. 16 October 2016 through 20 October 2016
Editor(s)
Bakker, J.
Frangopol, D.M.
Breugel, K. van
Frangopol, D.M.
Breugel, K. van
Pages
1589-1593
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