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Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2

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Stone Elements<br />

• Serious settlement/movement of the abutment piers or columns<br />

• Defonnation of stone arches etc.<br />

• Stone slip, stones falling out or missing stones<br />

• Cracked stonework<br />

• Discoloration due to leaks/dampness impact or graffiti<br />

• Unwanted vegetation growth on the element<br />

• General cleaning<br />

Figure 6.3-4: Stonesjallen 0111 ojlhe SIOJlework<br />

Timber Elements<br />

• Serious settlement/displacement of timber columns etc.<br />

• Defonnation of timber superstructure<br />

• Missing parts, braces etc.<br />

• Damage caused by rot<br />

• Chipping or broken off pieces due to traffic accidents<br />

• Discoloration caused by leaks/dampness impact, rust or graffi ti<br />

• General cleaning<br />

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Figure 6.3-5: ROlto limber Kerb<br />

<strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong> <strong>Inspections</strong> 65

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