This proceedings volume contains the lectures and papers presented at IABMAS 2016, the Eighth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS 2016), to be held in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, June 26-30, 2016. This set will consist of a book of abstracts and a DVD containing the full papers of all contributions presented at IABMAS 2016, including the T.Y. Lin Lecture, Keynote Lectures, and technical papers from many countries.

All major aspects of bridge maintenance, safety, management and life extension are addressed including advanced materials, aging of...