(source: Z. Orbán, M. Gutermann / Engineering Structures 31 (2009) 2287–2298)
Test methods for masonry arch bridge during inspection for its maintenance
OTHER TESTING DEVICES CAN HELP IN MONITORING THE BRIDGES .
(source: moniteya, REMOTE STRUCTURAL MONITORING)
A crack monitoring device on site can help check the bridge joint's movement.
Tilt Monitoring unit can help in monitoring Strategic Transport assets (Bridges, embankments etc)
Vibration monitoring systems can help check the traffic flow on bridges.
The STICK is a Low cost GNSS device that delivers high value data to monitor the smallest of movement of critical infrastructure .It can check the sway of bridge, also earthworks, such as embankments, cuttings, flood defences.