Automated recording of bridge inspection data in the Pontis format.
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Automated recording of bridge inspection data in the Pontis format.

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    Iowa State University
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  • Publication/ Report Number:
    lowa DOT Project HR-364
  • Resource Type:
    Tech Report
  • Geographical Coverage:
    Iowa
  • Edition:
    Final report.
  • Corporate Publisher:
    Iowa State University
  • Abstract:
    A large percentage of bridges in the state of Iowa are classified as structurally or fiinctionally

    deficient. These bridges annually compete for a share of Iowa's limited transportation budget. To

    avoid an increase in the number of deficient bridges, the state of Iowa decided to implement a

    comprehensive Bridge Management System (BMS) and selected the Pontis BMS software as a bridge

    management tool. This program will be used to provide a selection of maintenance, repair, and

    replacement strategies for the bridge networks to achieve an efficient and possibly optimal allocation

    of resources. The Pontis BMS software uses a new rating system to evaluate extensive and detailed

    inspection data gathered for all bridge elements. To manually collect these data would be a highly

    time-consuming job. The objective of this work was to develop an automated-computerized

    methodology for an integrated data base that includes the rating conditions as defined in the Pontis

    program.

    Several of the available techniques that can be used to capture inspection data were reviewed,

    and the most suitable method was selected. To accomplish the objectives of this work, two userfriendly

    programs were developed. One program is used in the field to collect inspection data

    following a step-by-step procedure without the need to refer to the Pontis user's manuals. The other

    program is used in the office to read the inspection data and prepare input files for the Pontis BMS

    software. These two programs require users to have very limited knowledge of computers. On-line

    help screens as well as options for preparing, viewing, and printing inspection reports are also

    available.

    The developed data collection software will improve and expedite the process of conducting

    bridge inspections and preparing the required input files for the Pontis program. In addition, it will

    eliminate the need for large storage areas and will simplify retrieval of inspection data. Furthermore,

    the approach developed herein will facilitate transferring these captured data electronically between

    offices within the Iowa DOT and across the state.

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