Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2
Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2
Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2
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9.1 ELEMENTS IN THE GROUND<br />
Exa mple9.1-4<br />
The complete water course has been fi lled with<br />
debris from bushes and trees. The bridge is situated<br />
above a typical flood course. It has, however, satisfactory<br />
enough foundations such that there should<br />
be no danger of scouring. The constrictions can<br />
have consequences fo r the maintenance costs if the<br />
water runs out over the road into the material<br />
behind the abUlmenl pier which is then displaced.<br />
Type of damage:<br />
102 Obstruction of<br />
waterway<br />
Degree of Damage &<br />
Consequences:<br />
Cause of Damage:<br />
nmg.<br />
Procedures:<br />
Thorough cleaning out within 1 year.<br />
3M<br />
44 Insuffi cient clea-<br />
Example 9. 1-5<br />
Rubbish bui ld-up in the drainage culvert. There is a<br />
risk orlhe material around the pipe sufferi ng from<br />
scouring after a flood. The load bearing capacity of<br />
the bridge and the maintenance costs can conse~<br />
quent ly be affected.<br />
Type of Damage:<br />
waterway<br />
Degree of Damage &<br />
Consequences:<br />
Cause of Damage:<br />
nmg.<br />
102 Obstruction of<br />
2C.3M<br />
44 Insufficient clea~<br />
Proced ures:<br />
Thorough cleaning out within I year.
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