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Bridge Collapse Frequencies versus Failure Probabilities

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Bridges form a substantial part of the infrastructure systems in almost all countries worldwide. The global stock is estimated between five and six million bridges (see Chap. 6). Approximately one bridge per 500 inhabitants is counted in developed countries and about one bridge per 2000 inhabitants is counted in developing countries.

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