Tests in bridges. Results analysis

Abstract

In this article the results of a set of Reception Load Tests in railway and road bridges of different structural tipologies are shown. Deflections and strains of decks were registered during the tests as well as the dynamic parameters of the structures. After a short description of the work, the relationship between the mechanical parameters of the structures and the measured results is analysed, besides the possible influence of others factors, such as the secundary elements existing in most of the bridges.