Table 1.
Measuring Techniques | Accuracy | Test Type | Bridge Class | Test Costs |
---|---|---|---|---|
Inclination | <cm | Static/dynamic | large rigid frame | low |
Leveling | <mm | Static | no limits | low |
Interferometry | <mm | Static/dynamic | no limits | expensive |
Global Positioning System | cm | Static/dynamic | large span | average |
Terrestrial laser scanning | <mm | Static | medium or small span | expensive |
Connection pipe | <mm | Static | no limits | expensive |
Electro-optical imaging | mm/cm | Static/dynamic | large span | average * |
Computer vision | mm | Static/dynamic | large span | average |
Tachymetric | mm | Static/dynamic | no limits | low |
* Depends on used instruments.