Abstract
The present paper discusses the possibility of using structural monitoring sensors such as strain gages attached to the main girders of steel bridges to collect the data about the traffic on the bridge deck. Obtaining useful data is challenging task since the load is typically transferred from the deck to the main loadcarrying structure through several intermediate structural members. The main parameters affecting the reliability of such results are the number, position and type of sensors used. The additional requirements might lead to a more complicated planning of the bridge instrumentation. On the other hand, this method can result in substantial savings in planned monitoring systems and will increase the value of monitoring data from already instrumented bridges. The method is demonstrated on a steel suspension bridge located in western Finland.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Maintenance, Safety, Risk, Management and Life-Cycle Performance of Bridges |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS 2018), 9-13 July 2018, Melbourne, Australia |
| Editors | Nigel Powers, Dan M. Frangopol, Riadh Al-Mahaidi, Colin Caprani |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-315-18939-0 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-138-73045-8 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | 9th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2018 - Melbourne, Australia Duration: 9 Jul 2018 → 13 Jul 2018 |
Conference
| Conference | 9th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2018 |
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| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Melbourne |
| Period | 9/07/18 → 13/07/18 |