Detection of traffic loads by structural and geodetic measurements

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Contributors

  • C. Von Der Haar - , Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) (Author)
  • S. Marx - , DB Netz AG - Endowed Chair of Civil Engineering, Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) (Author)
  • M. Hansen - , Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) (Author)
  • H. Neuner - , Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) (Author)

Abstract

The continuous increase of traffic loads lead to rising fatigue stresses and to a reduction of the remaining service life of existing, aged bridge structures. Many of these bridges are not designed for the expected fatigue stresses; thereby, the monitoring of these bridges becomes an economic as well as safety relevant aspect in civil engineering. This paper describes traffic census and load measurements on a box girder bridge by structural and geodetic measurements. The structural measurements are primarily performed by strain gauges and displacement transducers. The algorithms of the detection of passing heavy goods vehicles and of the identification of their total vehicle weights and axle loads will be presented. The geodetic measurements are carried out by a terrestrial laser scanner. The deflections of the bottom slab are measured and the corresponding strains are obtained. Geodetic and structural measurement results will be compared.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLife-Cycle and Sustainability of Civil Infrastructure Systems - Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2012
Pages327-335
Number of pages9
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

Series2012 International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE)

Conference

Title3rd International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2012
Duration3 - 6 October 2012
CityVienna
CountryAustria

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-8735-1345/work/142244629