OECD Divine Element 1


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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Road Transport Research Programme launched a major 2-year study into the relationship between heavy vehicle dynamic loading and pavement and bridge wear, known as the Dynamic Interaction of the Vehicle and INfrastructure Experiment (DIVINE) project. The project consisted of six interrelated research projects. This report describes Element 1 of the program, which consists of the design of the experiment, testing method, method of data collection, results of the data analysis, and major findings and recommendations.




Current and Future Trends in Bridge Design, Construction and Maintenance


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The major expansion of transport networks in the twentieth century has been accompanied by extensive bridge construction. At the end of the century, the field of bridge engineering continues to grow and develop. Recent years have seen the construction of revolutionary new bridges, advances in materials and construction techniques and the development of international codes and standards aimed at producing more durable and reliable structures.







Achievement Report


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OECD Annual Report 2000


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The report highlights the major events of the Organisation in 1999, provides a clear picture of its achievements and looks forward to the year in progress. Special features on important aspects of OECD’s work are interspersed throughout the report ...




The Annual Report of the OECD


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Advanced Vehicle Technologies


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The 21 papers by researchers from around the world discuss such areas as system modeling, innovative design, simulation, testing, and unique applications of artificial neural networks. Some are concerned with specific topics in simulating and designing vehicles, while others address the behavior of