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 European Commission DG VII
4th Framework Programme

BRIME

BRIdge Management in Europe

WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE

Work Package 1 Condition assessment
Convener: ZAG
Main Participants: BASt, LCPC
Tasks:

  • Review current practice
  • Classify defects
  • Prepare guidelines
  • Review use of NN concepts
  • Develop software
Work Package 2 Structural assessment
Convener: BASt, LCPC
Main Participants:TRL
Tasks:
  • Review assessment procedures
  • Material strengths
  • Traffic loads
  • Reliability techniques
  • Review testing methods
  • Prepare guidelines
Work Package 3 Assessment of deteriorated structures
Convener: TRL
Main Participants: LCPC
Tasks:
  • Determine types of deterioration
  • Site investigations
  • Evaluate existing assessment methods
  • Evaluate inspection techniques
  • Literature review
  • Experimental programme
  • Draft guidelines
Work Package 4 Modelling of deterioration rates
Convener: NPRA
Main Participants: LCPC, ZAG
Tasks:
  • Create databank
  • Select deterioration models
  • Study monitoring techniquesBR>
Work Package 5 Strategy for repair and replacement
Convener: CEDEX
Main Participants:-
Tasks:
  • Identify available systems
  • Literature review
  • Compare existing systems
  • Develop criteria for decision making system
Work Package 6 Priority ranking and prioritisation
Convener: ZAG
Main Participants: LCPC
Tasks:
  • Study existing procedures
  • Procedures for condition rating
  • Guidelines for prioritisation
Work Package 7 Systems for bridge management
Convener: TRL, LCPC
Main Participants:-
Tasks:
  • Review existing systems
  • Develop outline system
  • Prepare framework
Work Package 8: Project Coordination (Ongoing throughout project)
Coordinator: TRL