TRAINING SCHOOL University College Dublin

______EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION ON QUALITY CONTROL OF BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES

2 September – 4 September, 2020

TRAINING 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 [email protected] Local organizer Prof. Vikram Pakrashi [email protected] Action websites http://eurostruct.org

CONTENTS

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

1. 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.

The 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.

2. 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

16:00 – 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

3. 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

You 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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