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Bridge load testing for assessment: recent advances in application, collaboration, codes, and research.

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Title: Bridge load testing for assessment: recent advances in application, collaboration, codes, and research.
Authors: Bertola, Numa1 (AUTHOR), Bhowmick, Alok2 (AUTHOR), Casas, Joan R.3 (AUTHOR), Chacon, Rolando3 (AUTHOR), Cousins, Dave4 (AUTHOR), Grimson, Jesse5 (AUTHOR), Lantsoght, Eva O. L.6,7 (AUTHOR) elantsoght@usfq.edu.ec, Losanno, Daniele8 (AUTHOR), Olaszek, Piotr9 (AUTHOR), Sas, Gabriel10 (AUTHOR), Schmidt, Jacob W.11 (AUTHOR), Valenzuela, Matías A.12 (AUTHOR), Žnidarič, Aleš13 (AUTHOR)
Source: Structure & Infrastructure Engineering: Maintenance, Management, Life-Cycle Design & Performance. May/Jun2026, Vol. 22 Issue 5/6, p862-887. 26p.
Subjects: Bridge testing, International cooperation, Computer simulation, Stochastic analysis, Structural health monitoring, Digital technology
Abstract: As the bridge stock in many countries is ageing, the topic of bridge assessment is gaining more importance. Bridge load testing is one of the tools that can be used to assess existing bridges. Over the past decade, assessment, and by extent, bridge load testing, have been applied, studied, and improved in various countries. This paper provides an international overview of bridge assessment practices, load testing practices, and recent research insights. Moreover, synergies in the research activities, collaboration efforts via technical committees, and recently published codes and guidelines are highlighted. The major topics of importance identified are linking load testing to global and element structural behaviour, improved on-site sensing techniques, incorporating load testing with structural monitoring, non-destructive evaluation, numerical modelling, probabilistic analysis, and leveraging the use of digital tools for embedding detailed load testing insights into modern bridge management systems. It can be concluded that bridge load testing is a dynamic field of application and research, for which international collaboration and comparing best practices is essential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:As the bridge stock in many countries is ageing, the topic of bridge assessment is gaining more importance. Bridge load testing is one of the tools that can be used to assess existing bridges. Over the past decade, assessment, and by extent, bridge load testing, have been applied, studied, and improved in various countries. This paper provides an international overview of bridge assessment practices, load testing practices, and recent research insights. Moreover, synergies in the research activities, collaboration efforts via technical committees, and recently published codes and guidelines are highlighted. The major topics of importance identified are linking load testing to global and element structural behaviour, improved on-site sensing techniques, incorporating load testing with structural monitoring, non-destructive evaluation, numerical modelling, probabilistic analysis, and leveraging the use of digital tools for embedding detailed load testing insights into modern bridge management systems. It can be concluded that bridge load testing is a dynamic field of application and research, for which international collaboration and comparing best practices is essential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:15732479
DOI:10.1080/15732479.2025.2594077