b.a.r.t. bridge assessment and reconnaissance - mileng coe
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B.A.R.T.
Bridge Assessment and Reconnaissance Team
Introduction:
Route reconnaissance is an important issue for NATO
forces in order to maintain freedom of movement.
When it comes to facilitating friendly movements, the
most efficient and intelligent approach is to make use of
the existing transportation infrastructure.
But in foreign territories not many or no technical plans or
documents are available.
Although the engineer commander in NATO is supposed to
provide reliable information on the carrying capacities of
bridges.
Levels and Methods of Assessment:
• Levels of expertise of the Assessment Team
• Levels of reliability of the Assessment
Procedure
• Aim: Understand who did the reconnaissance
and assessment and with which procedure + make
exchange of information and documentation possible
Reconnaissance for an Assessment Team with Expertise LEVEL C:
• Route Recce Form (STANAG 2021)
• Bridge Reconnaissance Report (BEL)
• Specialised Reconnaissance Reports (Tailored to the mission)
• Specialised equipment:
Hilti Ferroscan: to visualize rebarbs in concrete Sauter durometer: to determine tensile strenght of metal
Leica Tele Lasermeter: mesures distances Krautkramer scelometer: to determine strength of concrete
Assessment: Bridge Assessment Documents, Programs and Methods
• Simplified Tables (BEL)
AFMETINGEN BETONPLAATMin DIKTE PLAAT
(cm)
Lengte L [m] Breedte B [m]PANDUR AIV LEOPARD
32 25 35
3 25 25 30
4
2 35 45
3 30 30 35
4 25 30 30
5
3 35 40 45
4 30 35 40
5 30 30 35
6
3 40 45 50
4 35 40 45
5 30 35 40
6 30 35 40
• Bridge Classification Program (BEL)
• BRASSCO (GER)
• Deformation Method (BEL)
POC: CC Land Engr Dept: Kapt J. VAN DAELE / Tf: 081 32 3988
B.A.R.T.
Bridge Assessment and Reconnaissance Team
National Cooperation:
- RMA – Chair of Construction: with special
dedication to Kol (Res) IMM Thierry GORIS
- DGMR-SYS-L/E/G - Engineering Systems: with
dedication to Cdt Wim DE BRABANDER, ir
- …
International Cooperation:
- Universität der Bundeswehr München - Institut
für Konstruktiven Ingenieurbau (DEU)
- Pionierschule INGOLSTADT (DEU): B.A.R.T.
course and exchange of information
- OTC Genie VUCHT (NED): Participation in the
conception of the Bridge Classification Program
- D.G.A (FRA): Vehicle Classification Program
VMLC
International Team Of Experts Military Bridge Assessment (TOE MBA):
Decision Sheet (DS): PFP(NAAG-LCG/7)DS(2010)0001: Germany provided an update briefing on the need for a
Team of Experts for Military Bridges Assessment (TOE MBA) and invited nations to participate; LCG/7 (Material
Panel from MIL ENG WG) agreed to this action.
Participating countries since 2010:
Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Canada, USA, France, …
B.A.R.T. in operation:
Orientation:
Democratic republic of Congo
Situation:
Road KINDU (Camp LWAMA) – LOKANDU (Camp LOKANDU): 60km / 7 Circumstance bridges / 1 Civil Bridge
Mission:
Road has to become accessible for Veh type UNIMOG (MLC 8)
=> Reconnaissance / Assessment / Upgrade Existing Bridges or Build New Bridges
POC: CC Land Engr Dept: Kapt Joris VAN DAELE / Tf: 081 32 3988
Bridge n°1
Bridge n°4
Bridge n°5
MLC 0
MLC 24
MLC 0
MLC 20
MLC ?
REACHBACK
to CC LAND Engr Dept
MLC 8
But Constraints
FEEDBACK
to Ops Theatre