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Creators:
Fanous, F. S. ; Soni, A. I. ; Greimann, L. F.
Fanous, F. S. ; Soni, A. I. ; Greimann, L. F. Less -
Corporate Creators:
Iowa State University
Corporate Contributors:
Iowa. Highway Research Board ; Iowa. Highway Division
Iowa. Highway Research Board ; Iowa. Highway Division Less -
Subject/TRT Terms:
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Bridges Bridges--Inspection--Iowa Bridges--Iowa--Maintenance And Repair--Management--Data Processing Information Processing Inspection Maintenance Management
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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Collection(s):
US Transportation Collection
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