Masonry arch bridges still constitute a significant portion of European rail and road infrastructures. Although they are massive structures in service since many years, they are now supporting higher traffic loads then those originally envisaged. Their mechanical response is significantly influenced by the inherent variation of the constituent materials, the degratadation due by weathering processes and the development of other defects, which increase over the years. In addition, also due to climate change, they are increasingly subjected to extreme actions and pushed to new limits. It is therefore necessary to plan some activities (periodic inspections, diagnostic investigations, structural monitoring, etc.), maintenance and strengthening interventions to keep their efficiency and safe conditions.

This workshop, organized in collaboration with FABRE consortium, is designed to bring together practitioners, researchers and managers involved in the assessment, design, and management of masonry arch bridges.

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[The online mode will be activated only after the number of in-person seats at the Botanical Garden have been filled]

For any information contact e-mail address: womab@dicea.unipd.it