Inspection and evaluation methods on dynamic performance of highway bridges under moving vehicular loads

This paper is concerned with the inspection and evaluation methods on dynamic performance of highway bridges under moving vehicular loads. The background and development process of the existing specifications are stated and discussed. Up to now, four specifications or drafts for approval related to dynamic performance inspection and evaluation have been published. The deficiencies of the existing specifications are discussed and the differences among them are compared, including dynamic loading test methods, data processing, and evaluation criteria. Finally, some key research topics about the inspection and evaluation methods on dynamic performance of highway bridges are proposed.