Experimental safety evaluation of concrete and masonry bridges

During the last decade, the technology of in-situ experimental safety evaluation of structures has been significantly improved and extensively tested. The research work presented here resulted in technical achievements concerning methods and equipment for loading tests. Furthermore, corresponding technical guidelines were formulated. By using state-of-the-art measuring equipment the research team could successfully evaluate the structural safety and serviceability of approximately 300 structures, among them about 30 bridges.