Abstract
This chapter discusses a case study of the field assessment through visual inspection and load testing of a reinforced concrete bridge with cracking caused by alkali-silica reaction, the viaduct Zijlweg. The first main topic of this chapter is the preparation, execution, and post-processing of the load test, through which it could be demonstrated that the capacity of the viaduct is sufficient and structural strengthening is not required. The second topic is a discussion of the cost-savings (economic, environmental, and social) that are obtained through this procedure as compared to a replacement of the superstructure.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Eco-efficient Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Infrastructures |
| Editors | F. Pacheco-Torgal, R.E. Melchers, X. Shi, N. De Belie, K. Van Tittelboom, A. Sáez |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 195-234 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780081021828 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-0-08-102181-1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |