ABSTRACT

In Japan, bridges were constructed in a period of high economic growth, and almost all bridges have recently exceeded 50 years old. These many bridges exhibit increasing damage conditions, such as cracks or spalling due to aging. With this, the amount of inspection work has increased. In this study, for the education for young engineers performing inspection work, we developed a bridge inspection experience system with a MR head-mounted display that can simulate inspection work in a VR space and utilize the information for future maintenance management plans. After developing this system, we surveyed students and faculty by questionnaire to gain objective opinions and find points of improvement. In this paper, we describe how we developed this system, how to use it, and, moreover, its usefulness, as clarified by the questionnaire.