Research project NO/B/011 (Research action NO)
The objective of the project is to enhance the Belgian capability for developing scientifically and technically proven methods of designing ways of evaluating road bridges. This covers:
1. Developing a classification system for bridges under actual traffic for which the basis is contained in the Belgian DAN of Eurocode 1.3 (new works/rehabilitated works/acceptable existing works/existing works requiring traffic restrictions);
2. Developing this methodology to assess and manage the bridges in the road system, particularly those on highways of European importance (Geneva Convention E roads and the European Union's TERN roads).
3. Promote the application of the European Construction Directive to those products developed in Belgium for designing new construction (pre-cast slab bridges) or rehabilitating existing structures (road surfaces).
Summary of the final report:
See Dutch version or French version
Méthodologie de conception et d'évaluation des ponts-route sous trafics réels : rapport final
Bruxelles : Politique scientifique fédérale, 2003 (SP1172)
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