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Open AccessArticle10.13023/ktc.rr.1984.15

Inspection, Prevention, and Remedy of Suspension Bridge Cable Corrosion Problems

Theodore Hopwood,James H. Havens-1984-01-01-UKnowledge (University of Kentucky)

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This report discusses methods for visually inspecting cable suspension bridges for corrosion damage. The report discusses how to plan and perform such work, including the locations on cables where corrosion damage is likely to be detected. The report also provides recommendations for assessing the condition of suspension bridge wire. Recommendations also are included for remedial cable repair work should corrosion damage be detected.

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This report discusses methods for visually inspecting cable suspension bridges for corrosion damage. The report discusses how to plan and perform such work, including the locations on cables where corrosion damage is likely to be detected. The report also provides recommendations for assessing the condition of suspension bridge wire. Recommendations also are included for remedial cable repair work should corrosion damage be detected.

Keywords

Bridge (graph theory)CorrosionSuspension (topology)Forensic engineeringEngineeringWork (physics)Corrosion preventionStructural engineering

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