US-European Workshop on Bridge Evaluation, Repair and Rehabilitation

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The objective of the US-European Workshop on Bridges is to the recentadvancements in bridge engineering, focusing on new materials and technology, monitoringand diagnostics involving integrated sensor systems, new methods of analysis, design,evaluation, repair and rehabilitation of bridges used in Europe, and identify the mostsuitable topics for joint research projects. The major areas to be covered include: (1)advanced materials (high-strength/high-performance concrete and steel, composites,fiber-reinforced concrete, smart materials), (2) development of load and resistance modelsfor steel and reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete structures, (3) diagnosticprocedures (tests, performance monitors, nondestructive techniques, signal processing,integrated sensor systems, acoustic and optical techniques), (4) materials and techniquesfor repair and rehabilitation of concrete structures (reinforced and prestressed concrete,steel, new composite materials). Accordingly the Workshop attempts to state ofthe art summary of main topics as viewed on one hand in the U.S. and, on the other hand,in Europe, identify the research needs, in particular topics for cooperative projects; andderive some recommendations that reflect the needs in manpower, technology transfer andeducation for the near future. The Workshop involves researchers and consultants. Thelocal organizers also organize special meetings, a conference, and field trips to theconstruction sites. The results will be presented in the final report.