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Development of a new bridge management system for Colombia

  • J. F. Correal
  • , J. C. Reyes
  • , F. Ramirez
  • , A. M. Medaglia
  • , L. A. Guzmán
  • , E. Prada
  • , J. S. Echeverry
  • , E. Muñoz
  • , S. Gonzalez
  • , A. Vargas-Luna
  • , F. Nuñez
  • , G. Toro
  • , G. Gutierrez
  • , S. D. Merchán
  • , F. D. Sierra
  • , A. M. Villamizar
  • , D. R. Rios
  • Universidad de los Andes Colombia
  • Universidad Javeriana
  • Instituto Nacional de Vias

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Abstract

The bridge infrastructure network in Colombia is subjected to multiple deterioration and hazardous conditions. In recent years, the current bridge management system (BMS) has become obsolete, which has enhanced the nation infrastructure deterioration due to a lack of proper management and maintenance procedures. Therefore, a new bridge management system was developed in order to give the national transportation institute a proper tool for managing the bridge network. This BMS consists in 5 main modules that gathers information regarding the characteristics, deterioration state, and risks of each bridge. This tools will allow the institute to elaborate multi-annual intervention plans and determine budgetary needs based on the condition state of each bridge. A proper implementation of this proposed BMS would change the current management philosophy of the Colombian transportation institute towards a more preventive strategy which would increase the overall life cycle of the Colombian bridge network.

Translated title of the contributionDesarrollo de un nuevo sistema de gestión para Colombia: Desarrollo de un nuevo sistema de gestión de puentes para Colombia SIGP
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBridge Safety, Maintenance, Management, Life-Cycle, Resilience and Sustainability - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2022
EditorsJoan-Ramon Casas, Dan M. Frangopol, Jose Turmo
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages1904-1912
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9781032345314
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event11th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2022 - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 11 Jul 202215 Jul 2022

Publication series

NameBridge Safety, Maintenance, Management, Life-Cycle, Resilience and Sustainability - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2022

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2022
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period11/07/2215/07/22

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