Instrumentation, Modeling and Monitoring of a Concrete Bridge from Construction through Service

with footnotes & endnotes: 5,810 Santini-Bell et al- TRB 2010 2 of 16 Instrumentation, structural modeling, monitoring and nondestructive testing are significant components to a comprehensive structural health monitoring program. Another key component of structural health monitoring is a model updating protocol that links the structural model with the collected data for evaluation of both the analytical and measured responses. Recent advancement in sensors technology had increased the popularity of instrumentation however the installation of gauges on an in-service bridge can be costly in terms of manpower and traffic delays. The development of a baseline structural model of the bridge during the design phase would capture all of the design intelligence that is needed for effective condition assessment. A comprehensive monitoring and testing program will be a basis for updating the structural model to truly reflect the condition of the bridge and provide bridge owners with an invaluable management tool for maintenance, load rating and repair scheduling. The most effective deployment of this structural health monitorin