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Article type: Research Article
Authors: Radić, Jure | Bleiziffer, Jelena | Tkalčić, Damir
Affiliations: Structural Engineering Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb, Kačićeva 26, Zagreb, Croatia | Croatian Institute for Bridge and Structural Engineering, Brozova 6a, Zagreb, Croatia | Concrete and Masonry Structures Department, Civil Engineering Institute of Croatia, J. Rakuše 1, Zagreb, Croatia
Note: [] Corresponding author. Email: jelena.bleiziffer@himk.hr
Abstract: This paper discusses the management, maintenance and repair of Croatian bridges. Unfortunately, activities related to bridge maintenance are not carried out regularly, but on an ‘as-needed’ basis with inspection and testing undertaken only when structural damage becomes self-evident. Poor in-service performance and condition of existing bridges in Croatia led to the conclusion that the currently employed approach to solving bridge maintenance issues is not satisfactory, and should be improved. The framework for more efficient bridge management in terms of the bridge management system named HRMOS exists. Unfortunately, the introduction of HRMOS did not ensure that the activities related to bridge maintenance are carried out regularly nor according to the prescribed procedures. To illustrate the grave consequences of neglecting bridge maintenance activities, several case studies are discussed, including world-renowned structures such as the Krk bridges. These clearly show that if we choose to act only when damage of a bridge structure becomes self-evident, the repairs are not only expensive but very difficult to perform.
Keywords: Bridge management system, Maintenance, Repair, Concrete bridges, Corrosion
DOI: 10.1080/15732480500247538
Journal: Bridge Structures, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 327-344, 2005
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