German bridge examined by e.g. Hansen (analysis)

A detailed assessment of the condition of an object.

Properties

Element type
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Analysis
Summary
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An assessment of structure specific fatigue was carried out. Traffic axle loads and the resulting strains in the tendons were measured. The fatigue assessment was based on S-N-curves and the PM-rule for accumulation of damage.
Case type
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Research
Initiation of assessment
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Pure research interest
Predominant verification type
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Qualitative criteria
Predominant verification scale
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Structural component
Structural analysis
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Fatigue limit state
Information updating
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Direct non-bayesian