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The application of life cycle assessment technique in the investigation of brick arch highway bridges by.
| Content Provider | CiteSeerX |
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| Author | Parke, G. Cole, G. Steele, K. N. P. Clarke, B. |
| Abstract | Surrey County Council is the principal owner of highway infrastructure within its boundaries and is directly responsible for over 2,000 bridges across the County highway network. Historically the management of this asset has been governed by technical and economic constraints. More recently, reflecting the changing perceptions of society and concerns that now exist towards the ecological environment, Surrey is examining ways in which to minimise the environmental impact of its activities. This paper provides dialogue as to why environment should be considered within bridge management and focuses on brick arch bridges as a category in presenting a case for how environmental improvement can be achieved. A framework that provides a structured way to assess environmental impact associated with structure management decisions is discussed. This method applies life cycle assessment methodology as a means to evaluate environmental performance. Findings are discussed objectively and a series of conclusions encompassing structure life cycle decisions towards construction, maintenance and strengthening strategies are reached. |
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| Subject Keyword | Life Cycle Assessment Technique Highway Infrastructure Environmental Impact Structure Life Cycle Decision Principal Owner Structured Way County Highway Network Brick Arch Highway Bridge Strengthening Strategy Brick Arch Economic Constraint Life Cycle Assessment Methodology Bridge Management Structure Management Decision Surrey County Council Environmental Performance Ecological Environment Environmental Improvement |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
