Bridge evaluation through SHM – Sawn Timber Stringer Bridges

Bridge evaluation through SHM

Topic 1:  Sawn Timber Stringer Bridges

Date:  Wednesday, August 19, 2020 POSTPONED – Date to be announced in the fall

Time:   11am Pacific Time (America); 2pm Eastern Time (America)

Welcome and Introductions

Dr. Baidar Bakht

• Difference between design and evaluation
• CHBDC provisions for bridge evaluation
• Load carrying capacity factor

Dr. Aftab Mufti

• History of SHM in bridge evaluation
• Description of 5 sawn timber bridges in Nova Scotia
• Load carrying factors for 5 bridges obtained by usual evaluation
• Case for inspection 4

Dr. Farnaz Raeisi

• Description of instruments (strain gauges and LVDTs)
• Why strain gauges can’t be used for timber
• Difficulties in load distribution analysis of sawn timber stringer bridges

Dr. Baidar Bakht

• Flexural strength of timber stringers
• Load sharing factor
• Use of SHM data in re-evaluation of 5 bridges in Nova Scotia

Discussion & Questions

Prior to the webinar participants will receive:

• Lecture notes
• Reports referenced in lecture
• Computer programs

Cost

$50 plus GST (5%)

Register – CLICK HERE

Questions?

Please contact Charleen Choboter charleen.choboter@umanitoba.ca