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Hidden Defects in Bridges Roadshow

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 with 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
09.00     Registration and refreshments 

09.30     Welcome 
              Lee Kelly, Project Manager, CIRIA 

09.35     Chairs welcome and introduction
              Dr Hazel McDonald, Transport Scotland

09.45     (C764) Hidden defects in bridges - guidance on detection and management 
              David Ashurst & John Collins, Arup and John Webb, AECOM

10.20     Risk Assessments and Real Behaviour - Does the defect matter?
              James Collins, Principal Engineer, Civil Structures, Ramboll 

10.50    Survey methods and techniques to identify hidden defects and / or detailing where defects might be present, Nigel Pierce, CRL Surveys

11.20     Coffee break 

11.40     The Role of Structural Monitoring for Management of Bridges with Hidden Defects’ 
              Matthew Anderson, Global Technical Director, Strainstall Monitoring 

12.10     Repair of Structures and hidden defects within                
              Graham Stanford, Freyssinet 

12.40     Panel discussion and Q&A 
              Featuring speakers and invited guests 

13.10     Closing remarks 

13.15     Lunch and networking

Who should attend? 
All professionals involved in bridge engineering, inspection and management.

Series Sponsors 

   


When
27 September 2017
09.00 - 13.15

Where
IET Glasgow: Teacher Building
14 St Enoch Square
Glasgow G1 4DB



This event is hosted by:



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]
When
9/27/2017
Where
IET Glasgow: Teacher Building 14 St Enoch Square GLASGOW G1 4DB
 
 

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