The assessment and monitoring of structures through in situ tests, especially dynamic tests, is becoming a common procedure due to the evolution of the instruments and numerical processing of data. However, the use of the data based on the supervised approach, which requires engineering knowledge of the structure is needed before assessing the numerical model that will be the “digital twin” model of the construction for future analysis, monitoring and upgrading of the structure. This process is very complex and requires strong competence in the field of structural engineering, but it allows a real reference for the periodic check of the structure health with a method to also define a solution for its maintenance and upgrade. In this paper, a case study of a PC bridge designed by Riccardo Morandi in 1952–1955 is proposed to apply the process of updating a numerical model by static and dynamic in situ tests. The process based on the two different types of tests was separately conducted to evaluate the efficiency and the difference in the results. The main results of the two types of tests overlap for most features, but specific evidenced aspects that are observed have to be considered.

Model assessment of a bridge by load and dynamic tests

De Angelis A.
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Pecce M. R.
2023-01-01

Abstract

The assessment and monitoring of structures through in situ tests, especially dynamic tests, is becoming a common procedure due to the evolution of the instruments and numerical processing of data. However, the use of the data based on the supervised approach, which requires engineering knowledge of the structure is needed before assessing the numerical model that will be the “digital twin” model of the construction for future analysis, monitoring and upgrading of the structure. This process is very complex and requires strong competence in the field of structural engineering, but it allows a real reference for the periodic check of the structure health with a method to also define a solution for its maintenance and upgrade. In this paper, a case study of a PC bridge designed by Riccardo Morandi in 1952–1955 is proposed to apply the process of updating a numerical model by static and dynamic in situ tests. The process based on the two different types of tests was separately conducted to evaluate the efficiency and the difference in the results. The main results of the two types of tests overlap for most features, but specific evidenced aspects that are observed have to be considered.
2023
Dynamic test
Finite element analysis
Load test
Model updating
Operational modal analysis
Prestressed bridge
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