RISK BASED INSPECTION Frequencies.pdf

1Risk - Based Inspection Frequencies Glenn A. Washer, PhD University of Missouri Columbia, MO April 23, 2013 Northwest Bridge Inspector’s Conference PNW Bridge Inspectors Conference 2013 NCHRP 12-82 Developing Reliability Based Bridge Inspection Practices 2 This investigation was sponsored by TRB under the NCHRP Program. Data reported are work in progress. The contents of this presentation has not been reviewed by the project panel or NCHRP, nor do they constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. PNW Bridge Inspectors Conference 2013 NCHRP 12-82 Goals ? Goal: Improve the safety and reliability of bridges – focusing inspection efforts where most needed ? Optimize the use of resources – Better match inspection requirements to inspection needs – Develop a rational process for assessing inspection needs using reliability theories 3 PNW Bridge Inspectors Conference 2013 Agenda ? Background ? Overview of the approach ? Example ? Future testing 4 PNW Bridge Inspectors Conference 2013 Definitions ? Reliability: Ability of an item, component or system to operate safely under designated operating conditions for a designated period of time or number of cycles. – 1-likelihood ? Risk: Combination of the probability of an event and its consequence. – Likelihood x Consequence 5 PNW Bridge Inspectors Conference 2013 Background ? NBIS Standards were originally implemented in 1971 in response to the collapse of the Silver Bridge on December 15, 1967. – Uniform guidelines and criteria – 2-year inspection cycle (first cycle by July ’73) – Detailed reporting format, appraisal ratings – Inspection types: inventory, routine, damage, in-depth, and interim ? Uniform inspection interval does not consider – New bridges with little existing damage – Environments or condition where deterioration is unlikely – Bridges with long histories of good performance – Damage that has little effect on safety or servicability – Etc. 6 PNW Bridge Inspectors Conference 201