Bridge hardening_definition_general concept
Bridge hardening_definition_general concept
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What would be the best, concise definition of "bridge hardening"? Or, in other words, when used in general terms what is "bridge hardening". Though a civil engineer, this not my field. Thank you.





RE: Bridge hardening_definition_general concept
Bridge hardening can be retrofitting a bridge to new loads or to new criteria. For example bridge hardening would apply to increasing a bridge's capacity to resist earthquakes and or blast.
Rehabilitation is strengthening a bridge to resist the loads it was designed to but had fallen in disrepair.
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RE: Bridge hardening_definition_general concept
RE: Bridge hardening_definition_general concept
During the design of the new bridge, some of these features could be easily incorporated in the general concept.
I've noted some bridge hardening projects already completed, or nearing completion in the NYC metro area.