This project is intended to provide guides for evaluating the extent of structural damage and providing step-by-step details on how to repair structural damage.  The research project addresses the development of such a self-guided tool, which would rely on a wide range of multimedia, including hypertext, video, sound and high-resolution graphics. 

The advantage of this type of technology is that it is easily adaptable and extensible to future changes in design procedures and methodologies. The long-term objective of this type of research is the development of plan modules for all aspects of structural damage repair conducted by Department of Transportation, including prestressed concrete, steel reinforced concrete, steel and timber bridges.  The goal of this two-year proposal is to develop three of these modules, namely: prestressed concrete, steel reinforced concrete and timber.  All modules are intimately linked to the current States Department of Transportation’s repair practices, specification and construction standards, procedures, and software.  The final is a web page and a CD-ROM based training tool to explain and describe the current methodologies in each of these modules .