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An overview of Brazilian concrete tunnel inspection practices and international procedures
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.
An overview of Brazilian concrete tunnel inspection practices and international procedures
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.
An overview of Brazilian concrete tunnel inspection practices and international procedures
Bernardo Lopes Poncetti (author) / Dianelys Vega Ruiz (author) / Leandro Silva de Assis (author) / Lucas Bellini Machado (author) / Aline Bensi Domingues (author) / Marcos Massao Futai (author)
2025
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