University of the West of England, Bristol
in partnership with the International Masonry Society
European Masonry Arch Bridges Masterclass
24 and 25 May 2012
Introduction
Following the success of the Masterclass given at the University of the West of England in
July 2010, a follow-on event is being organised on the 24-25 May 2012 with a European
perspective. The Masonry Arch Bridges Masterclass 2012 aims to introduce recent
developments around Europe relating to masonry arch bridge assessment, monitoring,
maintenance and management from a practical perspective.
Masonry arch bridges represent the highest percentage of UK and European bridge stock,
most of which are now over 100 years old. The rapidly increasing traffic demands, ageing
bridge infrastructure and constantly reducing maintenance budgets put increasing pressure
on bridge owners, assessing engineers, infrastructure managers, contractors to make use of
limited resources and ensure that bridges remain in service for the longest possible time.
The two-day Masterclass is aimed at practitioners involved with masonry arch bridge
assessment, monitoring, maintenance and management, such as bridge owners, local
authorities, consulting engineers, contractors and academic engineers and provide updates
on recent developments around Europe.
Programme
Thursday 24 May 2012
9.30-10.00 Registration and Coffee
10.00-10.15 Welcome by the Dean of the Faculty
MONITORING TECHNIQUES AND MATERIAL CHARACTERISATION
10.15-11.00 Session 1
Dr Adrienn Tomor, University of the West of England, UK
Long-term fatigue life expectancy and acoustic emission monitoring of masonry arch bridges.
11.00-11.45 Session 2
Dr Els Verstrynge, Catholic University, Leuven, Belgium
Structural integrity assessment of masonry: NDT, monitoring, experimental material
charactarisation
MAINTENANCE, STRENGTHENING AND MANAGEMENT
11.45-12.30 Session 3
Dr José Martín-Caro, INES Engineers, Spain
Deterioration processes due to durability problems in masonry arch bridges and related
repair techniques.
12.30 – 14.30 Lunch
14.30 - 15.15 Session 4
Dr Daniel V. Oliveira, University of Minho, Portugal
Conservation of ancient masonry arch bridges in Portugal
15.15-16.00 Session 5
Dr Luis Esteras, ADIF, Spain
Consolidation of the infill and strengthening solutions by the Spanish railways
16.00 – 16.30 Tour of the department (optional)
Evening programme
Coach pickup from UWE
18.00 - 19.00 Site seeing in Clifton
19.00 - 22.30 Dinner in Clifton Sausage restaurant
Friday 25 May 2012
09.00 - 09.30 Coffee & Exhibition
09.30 - 10.15 Session 6
Graham Cole
The Impact of Inspections on the Asset Valuation of Masonry Arch Bridges
ASSESSMENT, MODELLING
10.15 - 11.00 Session 7
Dr Matthew Gilbert, Sheffield University, UK
Analysis of masonry arch bridges
11.00 - 11.30 Coffee
11.30 - 12.15 Session 8
Dr Stefano de Santis, Rome Tre University, Italy
Structural modelling and assessment of masonry arch bridges in Italy: research and practice
12.15 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 14.45 Session 9
Dr Bill Harvey, BHA, OBVIS, UK
Stiffness and strength in the behaviour of masonry bridges
14.45 - 16.00 Discussion
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Masterclass 2010
Design, Standards and Guidelines:
1. Dr Jinyan Wang, UWE: MEXE method
Construction, New Arch Bridges:
2. Abhey Gupta, Macrete, Precast arch bridges
Monitoring Techniques:
3. Dr Geoff Edgell, CERAM: Investigating strength, stiffness and durability of existing masonry
through case studies
4. Prof Kenichi Soga, University of Cambridge, Monitoring masonry structures using fibre
optics
5. Dr Bill Harvey, Obvis, Monitoring, what can be done and what is its value, including some
examples of poor monitoring
6. Dr Adrienn Tomor
UWE, Acoustic Emission monitoring
Assessment, Modelling:
7. Graham Cole, County Surveyors Society, Management of masonry bridges,
8. Dr Matthew Gilbert, University of Sheffield, What's inside matters!
9. Prof Tim Hughes, University of Cardiff, Elastic Serviceability Assessment
10. Dr Bill Harvey, Obvis, Distribution models and failure criteria, in analysis for assessment
and design
11. Dr Adrienn Tomor
UWE, Assessment of long-term life, expectancy of masonry arch bridges (SMART method)
Maintenance, Strengthening and Reinforcement:
12. Dr Gerard Lynch, The Red Mason, Binders in mortars in traditional brickwork masonry
13. Roz Aris-Young, Scottish Lime Centre, Application and use of mortars in
masonry arch bridges
FEES
Delegate fee:
£125 per person per day for first two delegates from same
organisation;
£ 50 per person for third or more delegates from same
organisation;
Dinner on 24 May 2012:
£35.00 per person
Poster exhibition:
Available for all delegates free of charge
Accommodation:
Holiday Inn, Filton (10 min walk from campus) to be booked
directly with hotel, quoting attendance at UWE Masonry Arch
Bridges Masterclass, before 16 April 2012
UWE rates: tbc
A list of alternative sources for accommodation in the area
can be provided by FET Short Course Unit, UWE, on request.
Contact:
Tan Moore
Conference Administrator
Tel: 0117 328 3210
Fax: 0117 328 2236
Email: FET.shortcourses@uwe.ac.uk
Web address: http://info.uwe.ac.uk/events/event.aspx?id=12929
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