| Full text | |
| Author(s): |
Bernardo Lopes Poncetti
[1]
;
Dianelys Vega Ruiz
[2]
;
Leandro Silva de Assis
[3]
;
Lucas Bellini Machado
[4]
;
Aline Bensi Domingues
[5]
;
Marcos Massao Futai
[6]
Total Authors: 6
|
| Affiliation: | [1] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola Politécnica. Departamento de Estruturas e Geotecnia - Brasil
[2] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola Politécnica. Departamento de Estruturas e Geotecnia - Brasil
[3] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola Politécnica. Departamento de Estruturas e Geotecnia - Brasil
[4] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola Politécnica. Departamento de Estruturas e Geotecnia - Brasil
[5] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola Politécnica. Departamento de Estruturas e Geotecnia - Brasil
[6] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola Politécnica. Departamento de Estruturas e Geotecnia - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 6
|
| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Rev. IBRACON Estrut. Mater.; v. 18, n. 2 2025-02-24. |
| Abstract | |
Abstract The evaluation of the structural integrity of tunnels in Brazil poses significant challenges due to the absence of established guidelines, manuals, or regulatory documents regarding the inspection and maintenance protocols. This article thus endeavors to relate the best international practices with those currently employed in Brazil to contribute to possible improvements. A comprehensive comparative analysis of inspection methodologies is presented, encompassing the classification of pathologies, prescribed inspection intervals, training protocols for inspectors, and methodologies for assessing assets' criticality. The study aims to inform the development of recommendations tailored to the Brazilian context for effectively inspecting concrete tunnels. By combining global and local practices, this research seeks to enhance the efficiency and safety of tunnel infrastructure in Brazil. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 23/03684-0 - Digital twin construction for life-cycle analysis of tunnels. |
| Grantee: | Lucas Bellini Machado |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct) |