Health monitoring

‘Smart’ 3D-printed bridge unveiled

An industry research project has unveiled the prototype of a 5m-long, 3D-printed bridge.

New research project to develop cyber-secure bridge monitoring

The US Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a US$5 million grant for research to extend the lifespan of bridges through monitoring technology designed to offer protection against hacking.

International research project seeks to capture bridge energy

Researchers from Scotland and the USA are seeking to harvest the energy that is generated when bridges vibrate and use it to power sensors.

Researchers assess decade of data from new I-35W bridge

A team from the University of Minnesota has made recommendations for bridge instrumentation after reviewing 10 years of data from the structure that replaced the collapsed I-35W bridge.

Precautionary measures taken to safeguard second Seattle bridge

Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has announced a precautionary plan to repair a bridge that has become an essential route after cracking forced closure of a neighbouring structure.

Contractor and evacuation plan put in place for cracked Seattle bridge

A contractor has been appointed to stabilise the cracked West Seattle High-Rise Bridge and plans have been put in place in case the structure appears about to collapse.

Swiss researchers aim to create 'living' bridges

Researchers at ETH Zurich are aiming to create ‘living’ structures that can monitor their condition and repair themselves.

Game changer

A new software system for asset management that draws on the expertise of those who operate and maintain Denmark’s largest fixed links is being launched. Helena Russell finds out more.

Morandi collapse helps researchers develop satellite-based identification of at-risk structures

Analysis using a new high-definition satellite radar system has indicated that the Morandi Bridge in Italy showed signs of warping in the months prior to last year’s collapse.

Monitoring contract awarded for 14 Greek rail bridges

A monitoring contract has been awarded for 14 major bridges that form part of a new high-speed railway in central Greece.

Mackinac Bridge to be fitted with vibration-powered sensors

Up to 2,000 vibration-powered sensors are to be installed on the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan, USA, following successful testing of 20 prototypes.  

9th international conference on structural health monitoring of intelligent infrastructure

SMAR 2019: fifth international conference on smart monitoring, assessment & rehabilitation of civil structures

7th world conference on structural control & monitoring

Fujitsu develops new system for assessing bridge damage

Fujitsu has developed a system that it says is successful in estimating the degree of internal damage to bridges.

International conference on structural health assessment of timber structures

Ninth international conference on bridge maintenance, safety & management

IABMAS 2018 provides a great opportunity for international specialists in the field of bridge engineering to share experiences, innovations, achievements and knowledge.

11th international bridge & structures management conference

Corrosion check

Technology originally developed for use in the heritage industry is expected to transfer to the bridge inspection sector in the next two years, enabling rust to be detected from 100m away, writes José Maria Sánchez de Muniáin.

Structural health monitoring of intelligent infrastructure conference 2017