DMRB CS 463 – Load testing for bridge assessment

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Bridges can fail assessment calculation even when they seem to be carrying normal traffic satisfactorily without any undue signs of distress. Load tests can provide additional information which can justify increasing the assessed capacity.

This document explains the rationale behind load testing of bridges.

This document was derived from BA 54/94.