Robotic bridge inspection tech wins ASCE award

The system, developed by a Missouri S&T researcher, employs three drones to crawl, scrutinize and test spans.

‘Step into the future’: Taylor Woodrow details use of drones and automation in bridge inspection

Taylor Woodrow has detailed its work to use drones for bridge inspections and how it believes the benefits are a “step into the future” of bridge management. The post ‘Step into the future’: Taylor Woodrow details use of drones and automation in bridge inspection appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Spencer roped in for Canadian bridge inspection system

UK bridge works specialist Spencer Group has been appointed to create a bespoke access system for inspecting the stay cables on a new Canadian bridge.

Up close and personal – a return to inspect Battersea Bridge after 31 years

Specialists engineering consultancy Up and Under has completed a two-week principal bridge inspection of the Grade II-listed Battersea Bridge on the River Thames, returning to the bridge 31 years after the company completed a previous principal inspection of the structure. Up and Under, an RSK Group company, carried out the close visual inspection work on […] The post <strong>Up close and personal – a return to inspect Battersea Bridge after 31 years</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Nondestructive Testing: The Key to Bridge Longevity

By Marybeth Miceli and Sreenivas Alampalli The unfortunate reality of time is that all things age. Hopefully with age comes wisdom, and with wisdom comes the decision of making healthy choices that increase longevity and functionality. If you go for an annual physical and the doctor declares that you are healthy without checking your vitals, […] The post Nondestructive Testing: The Key to Bridge Longevity appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

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