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The potential of the TLS and GPR methods for the SHM of masonry arch bridges
Abstract »This paper presents the modeling and structural analysis of a masonry arch bridge. The model used for calculation was elaborated based on external and internal geometric data provided by Terrestrial Laser Scanning and Ground Penetrating Radar methods. The purpose when using such techniques was to obtain the inner arch thicknesses and filling characterization in addition to the external geometry of the bridge. A more sophisticated structural analysis was therefore performed to obtain the best approximation to the load carrying capacity of the structure. The results obtained reveals the importance of using such combination of external and previously unknown internal aspects for the elaboration of more realistic mechanical models. Authors
Solla, Mercedes*Solla, Mercedes*
merchisolla@cud.uvigo.es
+34 986804940
Biography:
I am a professor at the Defense University Center in the Spanish Naval Academy, and researcher in the Applied Geotechnologies Research Group of the University of Vigo. My actual research is mainly focused on the application of GPR and other NDT and remote sensors to defense applications and in different civil engineering fields with special application to structures and infrastuctures. It is important also to mention that I am an active member in the Action COST TU-1208 “Civil Engineering Applications of Ground Penetrating Radar”, as a Management Committee Member representing Spain and Vice-Chair of WG4 (Different applications of GPR and other non-destructive testing technologies in civil engineering).
Affiliation:
Defense University Center
36900 Marin
SpainRiveiro, BelénRiveiro, Belén
belenriveiro@uvigo.es
Affiliation:
University of Vigo
Department of Materials Engineering, Applied Mechanics and Construction
36310 Vigo
SpainConde-Carnero, BorjaConde-Carnero, Borja
bconde@uvigo.es
Affiliation:
University of Vigo
Department of Materials Engineering, Applied Mechanics and Construction
36310 Vigo
SpainArias, PedroArias, Pedro
parias@uvigo.es
Affiliation:
University of Vigo
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Engineering
36310 Vigo
SpainLorenzo, HenriqueLorenzo, Henrique
hlorenzo@uvigo.es
Affiliation:
University of Vigo
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Engineering
36310 Vigo
Spain*Contact
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