Perfecting bridge inspecting

Article Abstract:

The Massachusetts Highway Department is using the Integrated Bridge Inspection Information System (IBIIS), a multimedia information system, for the maintenance of at least 5,000 bridges under its responsibility. IBIIS allows engineers to conveniently collect, store, retrieve and distribute bridge inspection data. Document management problems are solved with the integration of data compression/decompression technologies and desktop scanning equipment to store photographs on the IBIIS.

Usage, Equipment and supplies, Multimedia technology, Multimedia systems, Highway engineering

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Bridge design: reality bites back

Article Abstract:

Bridge engineers need to pay closer attention to the effects of wear and tear on their projects, as failure to do so can result in grave mishaps.Many errors are committed by young engineers because of their preoccupation with the mechanics of design and plan preparation and lack of attention to the structure itself. A lack of visualization skills, ignorance about the effects of metal fatigue and other limitations of the new engineers are also the contributing factors.

Analysis, Prevention, Structural engineering, Bridge failures

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