Predicting the Life Cycle Costs of Structures Based on Accelerated Corrosion Testing: A Framework for Incorporating Reliability Concepts

摘要

In order for Bridge Management Systems (BMS) to be effective, they must be based on a reliable, statistically sound means for predicting service life for the variable conditions and structures that are present on the system. To make sensible life cycle cost decisions in design and construction, bridge engineers must be able to account for distress phenomena such as corrosion, and to assess the impact of durability strategies.