The expression 'Resistance capacity' in bridge engineering indicates the certain qualitative level of important characteristics that a bridge possesses, against the various types of action or load. Even if the bridges are constructed with similar feature, the resistance capacities evaluated from these bridges are different due to the uncertainties. This study focuses on presenting a resistance capacity model of bridge which considers the uncertainties caused from the statistical characteristics of bridge members. The developed model is applied to evaluate the lifetime safety/reliability of a bridge. Based on the result of this evaluation, this study aims to improve the effectiveness of bridge maintenance works.

• 함성민(연세대학교 토목환경공학과, 석사과정) | Ham, Sung Min
• 최재구(연세대학교 토목환경공학과, 박사과정) | Choi, Jae Gu
• 나건현(연세대학교 토목환경공학과, 석사과정) | Na, Geon Hyeon
• 유동우(한국시설안전공단 특수교유지관리센터, 센터장) | You, Dong Woo
• 김상효(연세대학교 토목환경공학과 교수, 공학박사) | Kim, Sang Hyo 교신저자