Quality Management in Bridge Development: Systematic Study and Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

Purpose: To provide a bibliometric analysis on quality management in bridge development.
 
 Theoretical framework: The quality management system consists of a set of guidelines based on the PHVA cycle. This system allows controlling the processes where the quality policy must be aligned with the objectives with their respective indicators, in such a way that it can meet the needs and expectations of the client and interested parties (Norma ISO 9001, 2015). The Quality Management System is a way of structuring and organizing operations to direct and ensure the proper functioning of the organization, so that it is more profitable, competitive and adaptable to new and changing market situations (Méndez et al., 2006). Rumiche (2018), a bridge is a work that is built to overcome an obstacle, thus giving continuity to the via ; It is a structure of wood , stone , brick , cement , steel or reinforced concrete that is built so that there is continuity in the transverse width of a path interrupted by the presence of obstacles that are impossible to remove, such as rivers , torrents, arms of the sea and other roads , or to save a unevenness excessive .
 
 Design/Methodology/Approach: The research used bibliometric analysis to determine the relationship between documents, subject areas, authors and institutions. For this, a search was carried out through Scopus, where the bibliometric indicators were analyzed (Noriega et al., 2023). The type of study is descriptive, that is, the results achieved are described, and documentary research of bibliographic references referred to the quality management system in bridges, an analysis is carried out to delve deeper into the most notable aspects obtained in the research process studying the most relevant terms in the findings obtained in the research.
 
 Findings: This work has shown how quality management in the development of bridges can be contemplated from very different points of view through the use of bibliometric tools such as those implemented here, which allow a level of detail that under any other perspective. it would be unlikely. be achieved. It has been particularly significant to note that this global phenomenon has had special significance in those nations that have recently incorporated new scientific findings regarding quality management in the development of modular bridges. This work contributes to the theoretical development of research on quality management in the development of modular bridges due to their efficiency and structural resistance, helps researchers identify the main research aspects and, above all, future lines of research.
 
 Research, Practical & Social implications: The research will serve as a substrate for future research and the social implication is to meet the requirements of the centers involved in the development of modular bridges and improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of the region.
 
 Originality/Value: This bibliometric analysis work provides extensive information on the evolutionary process in relation to quality management in the development and design of bridges modular being vital for future research in the field of civil and related engineering.