Environmental and economic benefits of UHPFRC intervention in bridge management for the Swiss network

Key Points

• The UHPFRC intervention leads to lower maintenance costs and longer lifespan for bridges, enhancing infrastructure sustainability.
• Economic benefits include a 30% reduction in lifetime costs, with UHPFRC materials improving durability compared to traditional methods.
• Observational analysis of Swiss bridges showed environmental benefits, such as reduced carbon footprint and material usage, enhancing sustainability.
• UHPFRC's advantages indicate potential for broader adoption in global infrastructure projects, warranting further studies to verify long-term impacts.