JF SME Testing has contributed to an influential new report, offering comprehensive guidance on hidden defect detection across a wide range of bridge types.

The guidance has been produced by the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA), in consultation with a number of leading industry figures, asset owners and key organisations, including JF SME Testing .

Published in early June, the guide collates a series of case studies demonstrating where hidden defects exist in critical bridge components. A number of the case studies featured in the guide are based on work carried out by JF SME Testing at various sites nationwide, including the Forth Road Bridge, the Severn Bridge, and the Hammersmith Flyover.

Drawing on these examples, the report offers comprehensive guidance on monitoring and maintaining bridge structures and provides methods to identify, investigate and manage many known hidden defects.

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