Print Email Facebook Twitter Preparation of Load Tests Title Preparation of Load Tests Author Lantsoght, E.O.L. (TU Delft Concrete Structures; Universidad San Francisco de Quito) Schmidt, J.W. (Technical University of Denmark) Contributor Lantsoght, Eva (editor) Date 2019 Abstract This chapter discusses the aspects related to the preparation of load tests, regardless of the chosen type of load test. After determination of the test objectives, the first step should be a technical inspection of the bridge and bridge site. With this information, the preparatory calculations (assessment for existing bridges and expected behavior during the test) can be carried out. Once the analytical results are available, the practical aspects of testing can be prepared: planning, required personnel, method for applying the load, considerations regarding traffic control and safety, and the development of the sensor and data acquisition plan. It is good practice to summarize all preparatory aspects in a preparation report and provide this information to the client/owner and all parties involved with the load test. To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:010135ad-a78f-4141-a3ef-39cdbc76e203 Publisher CRC Press / Balkema - Taylor & Francis Group, London Embargo date 2020-07-15 ISBN 9780367210823 Source Load Testing of Bridges: Current Practice and Diagnostic Load Testing, 12 Bibliographical note Accepted Author Manuscript Part of collection Institutional Repository Document type book chapter Rights © 2019 E.O.L. Lantsoght, J.W. Schmidt Files PDF 5_preparationsofloadtests ... _08_23.pdf 2.21 MB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:010135ad-a78f-4141-a3ef-39cdbc76e203/datastream/OBJ/view