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EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION ON
QUALITY CONTROL OF BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES
TRAINING SCHOOL
University College Dublin
2 September – 4 September, 2020TRAINING SCHOOL DUBLIN
EUROSTRUCT
EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION ON
QUALITY CONTROL OF BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES
DATE OF EVENT
2 September – 4 September, 2020
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
University College Dublin
Dublin
Ireland
ACTION CONTACTS
EuroStruct Prof. José C. Matos jmatos@civil.uminho.pt
Local organizer Prof. Vikram Pakrashi vikram.pakrashi@ucd.ie
Action websites http://eurostruct.orgCONTENTS
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 4
2. Programme .................................................................................................................................. 6
3. Location, Travelling and Accommodation .................................................................................... 8
3.1. Location ................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2. How to get to University College Dublin .................................................................................. 8
3.2.1. By Plane .............................................................................................................................. 8
3.2.2. By Rail ................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2.3. By Bus ................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2.4. By Car ................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2.5. By Taxi ................................................................................................................................ 9
3.2.6. Local Travel......................................................................................................................... 9
3.3. Accommodation ....................................................................................................................... 9
31. INTRODUCTION
The objective of the EUROSTRUCT Training School Dublin is the exchange of knowledge and
experience in quality control, to encourage awareness and responsibility of structural engineers towards
the needs of society, and to encourage actions necessary for progress of quality control in bridges and
structures;
The school aims at teaching the most recent developments on performance indicators and performance
goals, focusing on the training on some contemporary topics around this field.
In this training school participants will be familiarized with some contemporary topics and will introduce
them to a range of bridge management, inspection, performance indicators and assessment
approaches along with a clear idea around the different aspects of risk. The training school will provide
targeted training for doctoral researchers in these topics, including hands-on problem-solving sessions.
Participants will be able to use the knowledge and training for their research and are expected in future
to influence how they interact with and contribute to the risk and management aspects of roadway
bridges.
The event is organised by the Dynamical Systems and Risk Laboratory, School of Mechanical and
Materials Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland.
Venue: School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland
Time: 2 – 4 September 2020
Capacity: 10-25 trainees
Price: On-site 750 € per person (covers course materials, refreshments – but not dinner)
Online: 350 € per person
Local Organizer Co-Organizer
Vikram Pakrashi José Matos
Dynamical Systems and Risk Laboratory, University of Minho,
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, School of Engineering, Civil Engineering
University College Dublin, Ireland Department, Guimarães, Portugal.
Jennifer Keenahan
School of Civil Engineering,
University College Dublin, Ireland
Beatriz Martinez-Pastor
School of Civil Engineering,
University College Dublin, Ireland
Trainers list of experts:
Prof. Vikram Pakrashi, Dynamical Systems and Risk Laboratory, School of Mechanical and
Materials Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland
Prof. José Matos, Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Minho,
Portugal
Prof. Rade Hajdin, Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Belgrade, Serbia
Prof. Beatriz Martinez-Pastor, School of Civil Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland
Prof. Jennifer Keenahan, School of Civil Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland
Prof. Basuraj Bhowmik, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College
Dublin, Ireland
This workshop tries to harmonize a common decision-making framework through practical examples
acknowledging the differences that may exist for practical implementation. The hands-on approach of
the case studies and methodologies are expected to create an in-depth understanding around decision-
making approaches for bridges and promote a healthy discussion around the needs, approaches and
interpretation of information obtained from individual bridges and bridge networks. Rationalizing the
process of arriving at safe and efficient management of bridge assets will also be focused on in this
training school.
4The training school attempts to:
Provide practical and modern tools and impart them on the trainees
Act as a formal platform for dialogue, discussion and consensus-development of bridge networks
for trainees with diverse technical and experiential backgrounds
Increasing the impact of research on policy makers, regulatory bodies and national decision
makers as well as the private sector.
The training school addresses the core value of EUROSTRUCT by promoting tangible and meaningful
interaction among engineers, owners, inspectors and researchers to arrive at an EU-wide approach for
managing the performance and safety of its bridges and the connection of such approaches to how
such maintenance and management is carried out at a global level.
52. PROGRAMME
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020
14:00 – 14:30 Registration
14:30 – 14:45 Introduction and welcoming
by Vikram Pakrashi (Organizer) + Jose Matos
14:45 – 15:45 Introduction to performance-based assessment of bridges
Detailed Program
-COST Action TU 1406 - General issues, Motivation and Main Objectives and Need for
a Quality Control Plan for European bridges
- Key outcomes from the Action
- Presentation of COST TU1406 Quality Control Framework
- Motivation of the Training School
by Rade Hajdin
Learning Outcomes
Capabilities associated with performance indicators and performance-based
assessment of existing highway bridges:
(i) Characterization of performance indicators
(ii) Definition of performance indicators
(iii) Characterization of performance indicators for the structural assessment and
maintenance planning;
(iv) From performance indicators to KPI.
Bibliography:
(i) COST TU1406 WG5 Report;
(ii) Summary of COST Action Final Meeting Panel Discussions
15:45 – 16:30 Preparation of a case study for the trainees
- Presentation of definitions
- Presentation of the format of information
- Presentation of analyses and results formats
- Discussions around challenges in interpretation
by Rade Hajdin
16:30 – 16:45 Coffee break
16:45 – 17:15 Dividing into groups and presenting the Bridge Case Studies
by Beatriz Martinez Pastor, Vikram Pakrashi
17:15 – 18:15 Preparing ID card for the Bridge Case Studies
by Participants + Basuraj Bhowmik
18:15 – 19:00 Looking towards a digital future
by Jennifer Keenahan
Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
07:30 – 12:30 Implementation of In-field Inspection of Bridge Case Study for each group
by Participants + Beatriz Martinez Pastor
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:30 The Why and How of Resilience for Bridge Infrastructure
by Beatriz Martinez-Pastor
14:30 – 16:00 Implementation of case studies for each group
by Participants + Jose Matos, Rade Hajdin, Basuraj Bhowmik
616:00 – 16:15 Coffee Break
16:15 – 18:00 Analyses of case studies Implementation – part 2: Interpretation of Results
by Participants + Jose Matos, Rade Hajdin, Basuraj Bhowmik
20:00 – 21:30 Networking dinner/Breakout Online Networking (“Beer”-tual meeting)
Friday, September 4th, 2020
09:00 – 10:00 Analyses of Bridge case studies – part 3: Reconciliation of Decision-Making
Challenges
by Participants + Jose Matos, Jennifer Keenahan, Beatriz Martinez Pastor
10:00 – 10:15 Coffee Break
10:15 – 12:30 Preparation of workgroup report & live discussion – part 1
by Participants + Jose Matos, Jennifer Keenahan, Beatriz Martinez Pastor, Vikram
Pakrashi
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:15 Preparation of workgroup report & live discussion – part 2
by Participants + Jose Matos, Jennifer Keenahan, Beatriz Martinez Pastor, Vikram
Pakrashi
15:15 – 15:30 Coffee break
15:30 – 17:45 Workgroup presentations
by Participants
17:45 – 18:00 Summary and conclusions. Submittal of workgroup reports
by Vikram Pakrashi
73. LOCATION, TRAVELLING AND ACCOMMODATION
3.1. LOCATION
The training school is hosted by Dynamical Systems and Risk Laboratory, School of Mechanical and
Materials Engineering, University College Dublin. The venue is located in south of Dublin, a global hub
of innovation and research and University College Dublin is at the forefront of engineering innovation in
Ireland.
There is plenty to see and do in Dublin and in Ireland – right from historical walks to the Great Atlantic
Way. Some relevant websites in this regard are:
www.failteireland.ie;
www.irishtourism.com;
www.visitdublin.com
The daytime temperature of Dublin in July is typically around +20 degree Celsius during daytime and
around +9 and +11 degree Celsius at night. Rain is a part and parcel of Ireland, but when the sun
shines, it is stunning. Therefore, it is highly recommended to check weather forecasts before you pack
or bring warm clothes and umbrella/rain jacket with you.
3.2. HOW TO GET TO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
The venue of our Training School is the south of Dublin. The closest airport is Dublin airport, with
extensive international connections.
The university is on the national road N11 and is well-served by the bus routes (Bus 145, 46a are
popular). From Dublin Airport, you can take the Aircoach Route 700 to come to the venue. You can buy
tickets online or on the bus. A more expensive option is to take a taxi from Dublin Airport to UCD. The
venue is also a short walk from Sydney Parade and Booterstown Dart (Dublin Area Rapid Transit, train
station) stops. For public transport, you can use ticketing machines for Dart and coins on buses.
However, an easier option sometimes is to obtain a Leap Card for visitors. Check for details in:
https://about.leapcard.ie/leap-visitor-card
There are several op for travel which are described below.
3.2.1.BY PLANE
The closest airport is Dublin Airport (about 20km via city and 38km via the ring road M50). Dublin Airport
offers public transportation (rail and bus) as well as taxi and rent a car facility.
3.2.2.BY RAIL
The closest train stations are Booterstown DART station and Sydney Parade DART station. It is about
20-25 minutes’ walk from either of these stations.
3.2.3.BY BUS
The university is on the national road N11 and is well-served by the bus routes (Bus 145, 46a are
popular). From Dublin Airport, you can take the Aircoach Route 700 to come to the venue. The link to
Aircoach is: https://www.aircoach.ie/timetables/route-700-dublin-airport-leopardstownsandyford
8You can buy tickets online or on the bus. Note that you need coins to use in bus. An easier option
sometimes is to obtain a Leap Card for visitors. Check for details in: https://about.leapcard.ie/leap-
visitor-card.
3.2.4.BY CAR
You can use a rent-a-car facility from Dublin airport and can park in UCD. During the Training School,
there is no parking fee in UCD.
3.2.5.BY TAXI
The taxi charge from the Dublin airport to UCD is approximately €40-45 per car. The taxi stands are
located right outside the exit.
3.2.6.LOCAL TRAVEL
You might want to consider obtaining a Leap Card for visitors that will allow you to take Dart and Bus in
Dublin for local travel (not applicable for Aircoach). Check for details in: https://about.leapcard.ie/leap-
visitor-card.
3.3. ACCOMMODATION
There are several hotels and Bed and Breakfasts in Dublin near UCD or in the city centre. Visitors might
also want to consider the seaside location of Dun Laoghaire for their stay. UCD is well-connected by
bus from City Centre and Dun Laoghaire.
Standard websites like www.hotels.com, www.booking.com or www.bandbireland.com provide
information, rates, availabilities and amenities in relation to accommodation.
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