ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: This paper characterizes the extensive research activity developed by the Laboratory of Vibrations and Structural Monitoring (ViBest) of FEUP in the fields of dynamic testing and continuous dynamic monitoring of long span bridges, briefly presenting results of some relevant applications as, for instance, the dynamic tests of Vasco da Gama Bridge, in Portugal, of the Millau Viaduct, in France, of the Humber suspension bridge, in UK, or the continuous dynamic monitoring of various Portuguese bridges, like the Pedro e Inês footbridge and the Infante D. Henrique roadway bridge.
