Bridge Safety, Maintenance and Management in a Life-Cycle Context

This insightful book explores bridge safety, maintenance, and management through a comprehensive life-cycle approach, providing essential knowledge for various professionals in the field.

This book offers a comprehensive look at the theoretical foundations and practical applications regarding bridge safety, maintenance, and management within a life-cycle framework. It serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners who aim to deepen their understanding of life-cycle bridge performance and cost management. By emphasizing the importance of a systematic approach, the book highlights how life-cycle analysis can effectively address challenges in bridge management, particularly under conditions of uncertainty.

Over the past two decades, the significance of life-cycle management at the bridge network level has been increasingly recognized. This approach not only enhances the allocation of limited financial resources but also ensures the safety and functionality of the entire bridge network. The book discusses how integrating resilience and sustainability into life-cycle management can bolster bridges and networks against extreme events such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes, while also addressing the ongoing impacts of climate change.

Bridge Safety, Maintenance and Management in a Life-Cycle Context delves into critical concepts such as bridge safety and service life prediction, inspection methods, and structural health monitoring. It also covers maintenance strategies, optimum management planning, and the implications of environmental factors on bridge management. By presenting practical applications of these concepts, the book equips various stakeholders—including infrastructure owners, managers, and transportation officials—with the knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of life-cycle bridge performance and cost management effectively.