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BRIDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR MUNICIPAL-SIZED INVENTORIES IN WESTERN CANADA
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Accession Number:

00810881

Record Type:

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Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/00978515

Abstract:

Reid Crowther and a group of Western Canadian cities have collaborated in the development of a Bridge Management System (BMS) software application appropriate for municipal size inventories. Database functions are separated into Static (inventory) and Dynamic (visual inspection) modules that are suitable for bridge and culvert structures. The database modules are structured to include both essential and non-essential categories. A numerical 9-point visual condition rating system is used for inspection data. Data records can be maintained for both representative and worst condition of each inspected element. Analysis routines are provided that i) compute structure rating values, ii) establish networkwide management strategy options and iii) facilitate detailed site based present value computations. The Structure Ratings routines compute ratings for each structure site in each of nine Basic Rating categories from which an overall site "Sufficiency Rating" is computed. Present value based network analysis routines facilitate the prediction of a least cost long-term management strategy for each structure in the inventory. The least cost strategy prediction is based on an evaluation of estimated whole life costs associated with managing inventory structures by one of five so-called fundamental strategies. A "What If" analysis feature is provided as a means to address various simplifying factors incorporated into the network analysis. The detailed site analysis routines facilitate detailed life cycle cost analysis of management options for User selected sites.

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Report/Paper Numbers:

E-3, IBMC99-035

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Kriviak, G

Pagination:

14 p.

Publication Date:

2000-6

Serial:

Transportation Research Circular

Issue Number: 498
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0097-8515

Conference:

Eighth International Bridge Management Conference

Location: Denver, Colorado
Date: 1999-4-26 to 1999-4-28
Sponsors: Transportation Research Board Committee on Bridge Maintenance and Management (A3C06)

Media Type:

Digital/other

Features:

Figures (2) ; References (5) ; Tables (6)

Geographic Terms:

Western Canada

Subject Areas:

Bridges and other structures; Design; Finance; Freight Transportation; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

May 14 2001 12:00AM