The health diagnostics of the bridge and its intelligent system

Abstract：This paper aims at problems of existent bridge test and evaluation. A new concept about bridge test and health diagnostics, based on whole properties and function performances of the bridge, by using modern technique of sensor and communication, is put forward. Then Taking a cable_stayed bridge as an example, the main content and the procedures of the bridge health diagnostics are pointed out. Finally, the concept and function of the practical intelligent system for bridge healthy diagnostics is introduced.

Keyword：existent bridge; bridge health test and diagnostics; intelligent system;