Baylis Street Bridge Load Testing

Engineering decisions are only as good as the evidence behind them. Following an earlier assessment that recommended a 16-tonne load limit, we were engaged to establish the true structural capacity of the historic Baylis Street Bridge through advanced testing and structural analysis. The investigation provided Council with a clear understanding of the bridge's condition and the information needed to determine the most appropriate long term management strategy.

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Bridge Assessment

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• Completed site inspections, condition assessments and bridge load rating
• Undertook a Level 4 bridge assessment and controlled load testing
• Developed a detailed finite element model using ANSYS to assess structural behaviour
• Assessed the performance of the deck, steel girders, masonry piers and abutments
• Prepared technical reports detailing the bridge's condition and structural capacity

Outcomes

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• Confirmed the bridge remained in good structural condition with only minor section loss
• Provided Council with evidence based recommendations to guide future rehabilitation and asset management decisions