A rockfill dam that has a highway bridge on top of it is a unique engineering system that plays a crucial role in the urban infrastructure. This system combines two major components, the dam and the highway bridge, that are integrated to create an urban system that is dependent on each other for functionality and reliability. The pavement that leads to the highway bridge is also an integral part of this system as it connects the two major components and provides access to the highway bridge.
The maintenance of the dam, highway bridge, and pavement is critical for ensuring their longevity and efficiency. Any maintenance work on the dam has a direct impact on the accessibility of the highway bridge and the pavement. Similarly, the maintenance work on the bridge and the pavement is also dependent on each other, as any work on the bridge will affect the pavement and vice versa. To minimize the disruption of the urban system, a maintenance plan was created with the help of R Studio.
The maintenance plan was designed to minimize the number of days when the systems would be closed due to maintenance work. This was achieved by running multiple iterations of experiments on the maintenance plans to find the most optimal solution. The use of R Studio allowed for data-driven decision making, which resulted in a maintenance plan that maximized the functionality and reliability of the urban system while minimizing the downtime. With the maintenance plan in place, the rockfill dam, highway bridge, and pavement will continue to function seamlessly, providing a crucial link in the urban infrastructure.
1. Integration context of the civil systems
2. Integrated Maintenance Planning
3. Life Cycle Inventory and Analysis