Structural Engineering and Mechanics
Volume 13, Number 2, 2002, pages 187-209
DOI: 10.12989/sem.2002.13.2.187
Evaluation of existing bridges using neural networks
Augusto V. Molina and Karen C. Chou (U.S.A.)
Abstract
The infrastructure system in the United States has been aging faster than the resource<br />available to restore them. Therefore decision for allocating the resources is based in part on the condition<br />of the structural system. This paper proposes to use neural network to predict the overall rating of the<br />structural system because of the successful applications of neural network to other fields which require a<br />
Key Words
infrastructure; systems; evaluation; bridges; ratings; neural networks.
Address
Augusto V. Molina, Parson Transportation Group, New York, U.S.A.<br />Karen C. Chou, Department of Mechanical & Civil Engineering, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN 56001, U.S.A.