TY - JOUR
T1 - Preserving Heritage Riverine Bridges
T2 - A Hydrological Approach to the Case Study of the Grau Bridge in Peru
AU - Ccanccapa Puma, Joel
AU - Hidalgo Valdivia, Alejandro Víctor
AU - Espinoza Vigil, Alain Jorge
AU - Booker, Julian
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 by the authors.
PY - 2024/7
Y1 - 2024/7
N2 - Heritage bridges constitute an integral feature of the urban landscape in numerous cities. However, it is common for these structures to surpass their life cycle, rendering them ill-equipped to withstand the dynamic demands of users and extreme events, particularly hydrological occurrences. This research presents a methodology for the assessment of heritage riverine bridges, with a focus on the Grau Bridge in Peru as a case study. The investigation commences with an exhaustive literature review, complemented by a historical examination, followed by a preliminary diagnosis. Subsequently, hydrological and hydraulic studies are presented, encompassing drone surveys of the riverbed and the bridge, soil analyses, and the application of 1D and 2D models in HEC-RAS. The outcomes of this comprehensive analysis reveal the high vulnerability of the Grau Bridge. Finally, strategic interventions for its conservation are recommended.
AB - Heritage bridges constitute an integral feature of the urban landscape in numerous cities. However, it is common for these structures to surpass their life cycle, rendering them ill-equipped to withstand the dynamic demands of users and extreme events, particularly hydrological occurrences. This research presents a methodology for the assessment of heritage riverine bridges, with a focus on the Grau Bridge in Peru as a case study. The investigation commences with an exhaustive literature review, complemented by a historical examination, followed by a preliminary diagnosis. Subsequently, hydrological and hydraulic studies are presented, encompassing drone surveys of the riverbed and the bridge, soil analyses, and the application of 1D and 2D models in HEC-RAS. The outcomes of this comprehensive analysis reveal the high vulnerability of the Grau Bridge. Finally, strategic interventions for its conservation are recommended.
KW - 2D hydraulic models
KW - bridges conservation
KW - heritage bridges
KW - riverine bridges
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85199561625&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.3390/heritage7070158
DO - 10.3390/heritage7070158
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85199561625
SN - 2571-9408
VL - 7
SP - 3350
EP - 3371
JO - Heritage
JF - Heritage
IS - 7
ER -