State-of-art review of resilience of bridges and bridge networks

Abstract

In recent years, many attempts have been made to incorporate resilience frameworks into decision making, establish the best use of available resources and reduce the impact of hazards on bridges and bridge networks. However, scholarly research in this area is still in its early phases, with minimal exploration of research gaps and future prospects. A state-of-the-art review of bridge and bridge network resilience studies using a science mapping approach is presented here. Research on the topic was obtained from the Scopus literature database. The literature database was then analysed using VOSviewer and Nvivo tools to display the domain-specific body of knowledge. The study then focused on the most prolific researchers and disaster types, bridge resilience assessment approaches, current research trends, future directions and theoretical and practical implications. The research paradigm on the resilience of bridges and bridge networks is changing toward the usage of digital tools and technologies. In this context, a framework id proposed by integrating building information modelling/geographic information systems and digital twin models. The proposed framework can aid bridge owners in accumulating iterative data, creating multi-hazard disaster preparedness policies and designing and enhancing life-cycle management and maintenance tasks of bridges and bridge networks.