Abstract:Prosperity and quality of life of our modern society is also based on a well-established road network
for movement of goods and passenger traffic. Bridges are a vital, but also vulnerable part of this
network. They are expensive in construction and maintenance – about 1-2% of the construction
expenses have to be invested into maintenance per year. Because of their important role in the
transportation network, great care must be taken during the design and construction phase and in the
following surveillance wh… Show more
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