Bridge monitoring systems are into regular and continuous assessment of condition of the bridge. This system helps in increasing the general safety of the bridge and also in maintenance and operational activities optimization of the bridge. Bridges are structures that are highly complex in nature and are made of up numerous components and elements which when come under the effect of any external phenomena get stressed and start interacting with each other. Hence, while designing a bridge monitoring system, it is important to pay attention at the intricate details of each and every bridge and plan, design and execute properly.
Benefits of Bridge Monitoring - The bridge monitoring system is useful to the engineers throughout the life cycle of the bridge which starts right from the design and construction phase. The bridge monitoring systems help in verification of the existing bridge design and suggest necessary changes in design if required. Further, they also help in speeding up the bridge construction process also with timely information. Though, the major function of these systems is monitoring the safety of the bridges. In case of any damage or potential hazard to the bridge, they alert the engineers in advance so that necessary preventive measures could be taken and if necessary evacuation process could be carried out so that there is no loss of lives and the consequences are not very serious. In brief, these systems are a boon to geotechnology.
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