Digital inspection of concrete bridges in coastal areas

Abstract

Coastal concrete bridges play a crucial role in connecting regions and facilitating the movement of people and goods. This infrastructure is exposed to the harsh coastal environment including salt spray, high humidity, wind and possibly wave action that accelerate deterioration of key structural elements and reinforcement. Traditional inspection techniques are labour-intensive, time-consuming tasks, pose safety risks, disrupt traffic, and may struggle to reach difficult areas of the bridge. [excerpt]