Quantifying the performance age of highway bridges

Y. Xie, D. Schraven, J. Bakker, M. Hertogh

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Abstract

In this paper we propose a new parameter called Performance Age and the methodology to quantify it. This parameter provides a solid life cycle performance basis for bridge replacement. It is not only developed to give a new perspective to the replacement decision process, but also to support a strategic network management approach for civil infrastructures. The method draws on the principle that a bridge not necessarily has to be end of life at its estimated technical age, as long as it performs better than its expected use. For a bridge this idea could mean that it can reach a higher age than its assumed design life. We quantify Performance Age concept based on a hierarchical model, which consists of a translation of this expected performance with criteria and indicators. A prototype model was tested for three fixed concrete highway bridges managed by Rijkswaterstaat, an agency of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment. The results of this study show that Performance Age can be a useful parameter to predict the end of life of bridges.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLife-Cycle Analysis and Assessment in Civil Engineering
Subtitle of host publicationTowards an Integrated Vision - Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2018
EditorsDan M. Frangopol, Robby Caspeele, Luc Taerwe
PublisherCRC Press / Balkema - Taylor & Francis Group
Pages1403-1416
Number of pages14
ISBN (Print)978-1-1386-2633-1
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Event6th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2018 - Ghent, Belgium
Duration: 28 Oct 201831 Oct 2018
Conference number: 6
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Conference

Conference6th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2018
Abbreviated titleIALCCE 2018
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityGhent
Period28/10/1831/10/18
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