UAV-Visual Inspection: Bridge Condition Assessment Over a Decade

Estefania Cervantes Puma; Karen Flores; Eva Lantsoght; Jose C. Matos

UAV-Visual Inspection: Bridge Condition Assessment Over a Decade

Estefania Cervantes Puma^*, Karen Flores, Eva Lantsoght, Jose C. Matos

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Abstract

Bridges, essential for economic and social development, face significant deterioration due to aging and environmental factors. Consequently, assessing the condition of reinforced concrete bridges is essential to anticipate their future performance and optimize maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement needs. While traditional visual inspections are widely used, the integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) presents a more efficient approach, particularly in inaccessible areas. This article presents a comprehensive evaluation of the condition of a bridge over a decade through a case study in Ecuador. The assessment revealed significant deterioration in several structural elements, especially the substructure and road elements. These findings underscore the urgent need to improve maintenance practices and integrate advanced inspection techniques to ensure the safety and longevity of bridges in Ecuador.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	IABSE CONGRESS SAN JOSE 2024 REPORT
Subtitle of host publication	Beyond Structural Engineering in a Changing World
Publisher	IABSE
Pages	1298-1306
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Print)	978-3-85748-205-2
Publication status	Published - 2024
Event	IABSE Congress 2024 : Beyond Structural Engineering in a Changing World - Costa Rica Convention Centre, San Jose, Costa Rica Duration: 25 Sept 2024 → 27 Sept 2024 https://iabse.org/Sanjose2024

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Conference	IABSE Congress 2024
Country/Territory	Costa Rica
City	San Jose
Period	25/09/24 → 27/09/24
Internet address	https://iabse.org/Sanjose2024

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Keywords

visual inspection
UAVs
deterioration
condition assessment
damage evaluation

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UAV-Visual Inspection: Bridge Condition Assessment Over a Decade. / Cervantes Puma, Estefania; Flores, Karen; Lantsoght, Eva et al.
IABSE CONGRESS SAN JOSE 2024 REPORT: Beyond Structural Engineering in a Changing World. IABSE, 2024. p. 1298-1306.

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