Improving the interoperability of bridge related data sets using Geographic Information Systems

The protection of this infrastructure from the growing effects of climate change is necessary and requires further study. When considered within the context of bridge management, a process of putting the right information in the hands of managers and bridge engineers can enhance their decision-making capabilities.

This thesis will discuss what data could be provided and how this could benefit bridge asset managers. The approach used consists of a review of existing literature and case studies with a resulting decision-making tool developed.<br><br>This thesis investigates the development of the decision-making tool and attempts to address two key restrictions within bridge asset management, these are data interoperability and visualisation.