Minimisation of maintenance-related disruption to bridge serviceability by the use of the right key structural components

摘要

Maintenance of bridges, and of their key components, is a major cause of disruption to traffic, whether it be for the purposes of inspection, regular maintenance and repair, or-most significantly, in the case of key components such as expansion joints - during replacement works. Ways in which such disruption to traffic can be minimised are presented, including maximising the performance of key components through proper selection, installation and maintenance, and minimising disruption during replacement of components by the use of optimised designs and methods.