CE 629 - Bridge Inspection & Rehabilitation

3 Credit(s)

A significant number of bridge structures, which performed well for many years, show deterioration under severe service and environmental conditions. These structures can remain serviceable with proper rehabilitation and maintenance. This course investigates inspection, repair, and strengthening techniques for various types of bridge structures. Topics include maintenance policy principles, types of distress, bridge inspection and diagnostic testing, bridge structure repair and strengthening methods, bridge foundation rehabilitation, and load capacity evaluation.