Hidden Defects in Bridges Roadshow Launch Event
This roadshow series event will provide a snapshot on how to use CIRIA's new publication in practice as well as showcase the latest good practices for assessing the risks from hidden defects, adopting emergent technologies which assist in the management of hidden defects and implementing structural repairs which can prevent the formation or mitigate against the impact of hidden defects.
Background
(C764) Hidden defects in bridges – guidance on detection management is a new CIRIA good practice guidance publication providing the bridge engineering community methods on how to identify, investigate and manage known hidden defects, supported by a significant number of well documented case studies and comprehensive reference material. The new guide is essential reading and reference material for the Bridge Inspector Certification scheme, graduates under training and all professionals involved in bridge engineering and management.
This guide collates a group of case studies demonstrating that hidden defects do exist in critical bridge components. In some cases hidden defects have threatened the safety of the travelling public while in extreme cases they have resulted in the collapse of bridges without warning. If the risk posed by hidden defects is not managed appropriately then the likelihood of encountering such failures will increase.
Common themes identified for management of hidden defects in bridge components include inspection, identification, maintenance and design. In addition, while currently only an emergent technology in the bridge industry, structural health monitoring systems offer great potential in assisting management of hidden defects.
Why attend?
Delegates at this event will:
- Present an overview of CIRIA’s latest good practice publication
- Introduce the audience to the latest industry agreed good practices in asset management, structural health monitoring and structural repair practices for hidden defects in bridge
- Showcase a number of UK and international case studies.
Programme
10.00
Registration and refreshments
10.30
Welcome and introduction
Lee Kelly, Project Manager, CIRIA
10.40
(C764) Hidden defects in bridges – guidance on detection and management
David Ashurst, Arup
11.10
Risk Assessments and Real Behaviour - Does the defect matter?
Dr Paul Jackson, Ramboll
11.40
Coffee break
12.00
Structural health monitoring – Understanding the needs of a structure
Matthew Anderson, Global Technical Director,
Strainstall Monitoring
12.30
Structures and the repair of assets
Graham Stanford, Freyssinet
13.00
Panel discussion and Q&A
Featuring speakers and invited guests
13.30
Closing remarks
13.35
Lunch and networking
Who should attend?
All professionals involved in bridge engineering, inspection and management.
Sponsors
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When
4 July 2017
10.00 - 13.35
Where
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Blythe Gate/Blythe Valley Park, Birmingham, Solihull B90 8AE
Transport
Please note, there is no parking at this venue. A coach will be provided from Monkspath Carpark.
Coach timings
9.45am – Pick up
From: Monkspath Carpark, Monkspath Hall Road, Solihull, B91 3DN
To: Arup, Blythe Gate/Blythe Valley Park, Birmingham, Solihull, B90 8AE
14.30pm – Return journey
From: Arup, Blythe Gate/Blythe Valley Park, Birmingham, Solihull, B90 8AE
To: Monkspath Carpark, Monkspath Hall Road, Solihull, B91 3DN
For more information please contact [email protected].
Fees
FREE to CIRIA members
£95 + VAT for all other attendees
Booking
If you are experiencing issues trying to register for this event please contact Patrick Williams on 020 7549 3300 or email [email protected]