Scanprint?: Inspection and Maintenance Computer Program for Structures

摘要

The large amounts of capital invested in nuclear structure construction, combined with ever-increasing design lifernrequirements and the use of high-technology construction methods, has highlighted the need for comprehensive structuralrnmonitoring and management techniques to ensure that deterioration can be identified early and corrected before large-scalernrepairs are required. Structural patrimony represent very large investment, and the management of such patrimony over longrnperiods becomes a crucial issue. Owners & concessionaires are facing new problems and need to mitigate the cost ofrnmaintenance of their infrastructures.rnOne key technology have recently been developed which allow to follow globally a structure and to assist in fulfillingrnthese requirements. Major owners have selected such technologies, this paper is developing recent applications.rnThe ScanPrint? System, a computerized structural management system which features a portable graphical user interfacernand a complete structural pathology data base, is being used to generate comprehensive records of structural inspectionsrnthroughout the life of the structure.rnA powerful expert system including full knowledge database is used to provide useful management information to thernstructure owner. This paper describes the development and application of this technology and presents case studies thatrnemphasize the value of this proactive approach to structure management.