Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
12-31-1991
Degree Name
Master of Science in Civil Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
First Advisor
Edward G. Dauenheimer
Second Advisor
John R. Schuring
Abstract
The deteriorated condition of America's bridges raises the need for a proper and optimal method of bridge management, from the conceptual stage through the construction stage, and throughout the useful life of our bridges. State agencies need to expand their data collection process so as to include additional information pertinent to the formulation of a credible system. This is critical in order to accommodate increased research efforts to investigate the behavioral pattern/s of the nations bridges and to eventually optimize bridge management systems. This thesis looks at the bridge deterioration model as a vital tool in realizing more effective bridge management systems. The paper discusses past studies and their limitations, as well as the structure and use of these models in "aiding" the decision making process so that bridges will not only last longer, but, will also require less maintenance.
Recommended Citation
Howard, Christopher R.H., "Bridge deterioration models" (1991). Theses. 2495.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/2495
