Key speakers include:

  • Luigi Rossi
    Project Director
    DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
    TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • Roy Furtado
    Senior Project Manager
    ABIGROUP CONTRACTORS
  • David Bartlett
    Project Director, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
    ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE
  • Eric Richards
    Project Director
    THIESS

Designing, Constructing, Monitoring, Maintaining, Retrofitting and Rehabilitating Sustainable Bridge Structures

Bridge Engineering and Bridge Maintenance Techniques to Enhance Bridge Performance

As the amount of vehicles increase across all types of transportation networks, combined with increased load capacity there is extra strain on new and existing bridge structures that provide the critical links for public transport systems and major import and export links. Through enhanced bridge engineering techniques and structural monitoring you can select the best bridge materials, the right bridge maintenance strategy and determine when bridge rehabilitation is the best approach vs. bridge replacement.

Why are Bridge Structures important to you?

With many bridge structures edging towards their design life, increased use and load capacity, climate change effects and human error, it is imperative that bridges are designed with sustainability principles in place and an asset management plan that will increase the whole of life of the structure.

Bridges Australia 2012 has been developed as a value creation forum where knowledge, new ideas, best practice and real world learning experiences can be shared amongst bridge specialists. Providing sixteen Australian case studies highlighting specific challenges, techniques and methodologies used on new and existing Australian Bridge structures; you will be armed with the necessary tools to achieve your objectives across new build and existing bridges. This combined with the networking opportunities available makes this a must attend event!

Increasing the Life-Span of Bridges through Effective Material Selection and Best Practice Asset Management Strategies

As the condition of bridges deteriorate monitoring, inspection and maintenance become necessary aspects of ensuring maximum life of the structure and ultimately achieving the overall objectives of ensuring reliable, safe transportation systems. However, with limited budgets within each road authority it has become critical to prioritise projects by urgency and cost. Choosing the right materials for the right project will not only enhance the durability of the structure but can also reduce costs.

Key topics being addressed:

  • Best practice planning, design, construction and material selection to deliver sustainable bridges on time and within budget
  • Increasing the life of the bridge through effective asset management, retrofitting and rehabilitation
  • Designing bridges that can withstand aggressive environmental conditions
  • Meeting specific standards and codes
  • Causes of bridge deterioration within different environments and the best materials and techniques to overcome the issues
  • Developing and implementing a detailed, ongoing asset management plan
  • Inspection and monitoring techniques that can review and report errors
  • Assessing repair and strengthening treatments and techniques
  • Prioritizing the asset management plan and making the most of budgets
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AQURON abi_group
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beca construction

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