SOCOTEC carries out load tests on a viaduct on the A-2 to guarantee the safety of the infrastructure
Recently, SOCOTEC performed a load test on a span of the viaduct on the A-2 in the province of Barcelona.
This work provides a detailed diagnosis of the structure's condition, which is a key step in the rehabilitation project to ensure its long-term integrity.
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The Value of Bridge Load Testing
Bridge load tests are essential for evaluating the capacity of critical structures under anticipated stresses. These tests verify that bridges can withstand design loads and adverse conditions, ensuring their resilience.
Through these tests, a bridge’s resistance, redundancy, and recovery capacity are checked—key elements for guaranteeing its operational continuity in the face of seismic events, overloads, or deterioration.
Head of the Structural Studies Department
Erika Bedoya
"A rigorous evaluation using specialized testing is crucial for vital infrastructure like this to maintain its integrity and functionality, protecting lives and ensuring long-term urban connectivity."
"A rigorous evaluation using specialized testing is crucial for vital infrastructure like this to maintain its integrity and functionality, protecting lives and ensuring long-term urban connectivity."
Project Details
The Ministry of Transport, Mobility, and Urban Agenda has launched a major project for the improvement of road infrastructure. Through the company SORIGUE ACSA CONSERVACIÓN DE INFRAESTRUCTURAS SAU, the Ministry is carrying out a series of structural rehabilitation and waterproofing works on several viaducts in the area, with the goal of ensuring their long-term functionality and longevity.
