This chapter introduces the general topic of load testing of structures. In this chapter, the reader can find a short background to the topic of load testing of structures, the scope of this book, the aim of this book, and a short discussion of the structure and outline of this book.Accepted Author ManuscriptConcrete Structure
ii Author’s Declaration I hereby declare that I am the sole author of this thesis. This is a true co...
Load testing of bridges is a practice that is as old as their construction. In the past, load testin...
Welcome to the world of structural engineering! Structural engineering is a fascinating field that e...
This chapter discusses aspects that should be considered prior to every load test. The first questio...
This chapter reviews the existing codes and guidelines for load testing of structures. A summary of ...
The purpose and scope of structural loading tests is reviewed and contrasted against the specificati...
The reliability of load-bearing structures is normally secured through codes, a competent structural...
Load testing has been the tool to evaluate a structure whose capacity is investigated due to design/...
This chapter discusses the aspects related to the execution of load tests regardless of the chosen t...
This chapter reviews concepts related to the uncertainties associated with structures and how the re...
This chapter discusses the aspects related to the preparation of load tests, regardless of the chose...
Load testing of concrete bridges is a practice with a long history. Historically, and particularly b...
This chapter deals with the methodology for proof load testing. All aspects of proof load testing th...
Bridge load testing can answer a variety of questions about bridge behavior that cannot be answered ...
This chapter deals with the methodology for diagnostic load testing. All aspects of diagnostic load ...
ii Author’s Declaration I hereby declare that I am the sole author of this thesis. This is a true co...
Load testing of bridges is a practice that is as old as their construction. In the past, load testin...
Welcome to the world of structural engineering! Structural engineering is a fascinating field that e...
This chapter discusses aspects that should be considered prior to every load test. The first questio...
This chapter reviews the existing codes and guidelines for load testing of structures. A summary of ...
The purpose and scope of structural loading tests is reviewed and contrasted against the specificati...
The reliability of load-bearing structures is normally secured through codes, a competent structural...
Load testing has been the tool to evaluate a structure whose capacity is investigated due to design/...
This chapter discusses the aspects related to the execution of load tests regardless of the chosen t...
This chapter reviews concepts related to the uncertainties associated with structures and how the re...
This chapter discusses the aspects related to the preparation of load tests, regardless of the chose...
Load testing of concrete bridges is a practice with a long history. Historically, and particularly b...
This chapter deals with the methodology for proof load testing. All aspects of proof load testing th...
Bridge load testing can answer a variety of questions about bridge behavior that cannot be answered ...
This chapter deals with the methodology for diagnostic load testing. All aspects of diagnostic load ...
ii Author’s Declaration I hereby declare that I am the sole author of this thesis. This is a true co...
Load testing of bridges is a practice that is as old as their construction. In the past, load testin...
Welcome to the world of structural engineering! Structural engineering is a fascinating field that e...