US-European Workshop on Bridge Evaluation, Repair and Rehabilitation

美欧桥梁研讨会的目的是了解桥梁工程的最新进展，重点是新材料和新技术，涉及集成传感器系统的监测和诊断，欧洲使用的桥梁分析、设计、评估、维修和修复的新方法，并确定最适合联合研究项目的主题。所涉及的主要领域包括：（1）先进材料（高强度/高性能混凝土和钢，复合材料，纤维增强混凝土，智能材料），（2）钢和钢筋混凝土以及预应力混凝土结构的荷载和阻力模型的开发，（3）诊断程序（测试、性能监测、非破坏性技术、信号处理、集成传感器系统、声学和光学技术），（4）混凝土结构（钢筋混凝土、预应力混凝土、钢材、新型复合材料）修复材料与技术。因此，研讨会试图一方面在美国，另一方面在欧洲，确定研究需求，特别是合作项目的主题，并得出一些建议，反映在不久的将来人力，技术转让和教育的需求。研讨会有研究人员和顾问参加。当地的组织者还组织特别会议、研讨会和到建筑工地的实地考察。结果将在最终报告中介绍。

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.