The dynamic analysis of the Troja footbridge – the analysis of the possibility of the early warning before the collapse

Abstract

The subject of this paper is to summarize the results of the analysis of the Troja footbridge collapse. The analysis included the remains inspection, creation of the numerical models, and analysis of the measurement, done on the bridge. The analysis included the impact of variable influences, including the defect of the tendons. Based on variable methods, the conclusions are given, if the failure could have been detected by used methods.