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EXTENDING BRIDGE SERVICE LIFE THROUGH FIELD WELDED REPAIR AND RETROFITS The objective of this synthesis is to document practices and solutions associated with field welded repairs on existing steel bridges used by owners. The report is intended to help bridge owners evaluate and implement solutions for successfully extending the service life of their bridges.
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2 The six DOTs that were selected for the phone interviews were chosen based on several factors, including an expressed willingness to provide additional information; details on their specific field welded project(s) including type of damage, type of bridge, and type of bridge member; and varied geographic locations.
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3 Agencies surveyed emphasized the importance of quality welders. The ability of a welder to produce a weld of acceptable quality can be verified through the use of welder performance qualification tests specified in the applicable welding code.
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