Bridge Deck Evaluation - Transportation
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Bridge Deck Evaluation
non-destructive testing methods
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Goal
• Project level assessment• Typical multi-beam/girder bridges• Bridges scheduled for second overlay• Asses deck condition beneath existing PC
overlay to identify repair areas in original deck
• Ideally scan lane width at 45 mph
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Deck overlays
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Remove deteriorated concrete
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Place the overlay
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Epoxy injection• Restores overlay bond• Extends service life of overlay• Adds additional material to scan thru
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Current (traditional) methods• Visual• Hand sounding by hammer or chain• Time consuming• Operator dependent
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Delamtec
• Purchased in 1970’s• Automated deck sounding• Removed operator variation• Automatic data collection• No longer functional
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Problems with traditional methods
• Cannot differentiate between delamination and deck deterioration
• Need to evaluate original deck• Depth of deterioration increases difficulty in
identifying deterioration• Require lane closures
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Search for a better method
• The help– Rutger University– Wiss, Janney, Elstner Assiciates– University of Missouri– SHRP2 program
• The goal– Practical solution– Correlation with field conditions
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Rutgers University
• Acoustic / seismic technology– Impact echo– Ultrasonic surface waves
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Rutgers University
• Electro-magnetic technology– Ground penetrating radar– Eddy current method
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Rutgers University
• Chemical / potential technologies– Half-cell potential– Electrical resistivity method
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Wiss, Janney, Elstner
• Infrared thermography• Ground penetrating radar• Impact echo• Half-cell potential
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University of Missouri• Infrared thermography• Handheld camera• Ultra time domain infrared
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University of Missouri• Handheld camera deck evaluation
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University of Missouri• Handheld camera substructure evaluation
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University of Missouri• Handheld camera substructure evaluation
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University of Missouri• Ultra time domain infrared
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SHRP2
• Scanning impact echo• 3D Radar
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Scanning Impact Echo
• Bridge Deck Scanner (BDS)Olson Instruments, Inc.
• Rolling transducer array• Integrated PC based data collection• Variable scan widths• Records sound waveform
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Scanning Impact Echo
• Correlation on decks without overlays• Data collection straightforward• Data processing requires more knowledge• Does require lane closure• Some layout work required• Deck needs to be clean of debris• Is time consuming
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Scanning Impact Echo
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Scanning Impact Echo
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Scanning Impact Echo
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3D Radar• Step frequency GPR, ultra-wideband antenna
array• Scan 6 to 8 foot width with each pass• 6 foot, 21 channel air coupled antenna used• 200-3000 MHz frequency range• 5 mph scan speed – traffic friendly• Vehicle mounted – no on-site setup• Incorporates GPS receiver for location
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3D Radar
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3D Radar
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3D Radar
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What’s next
• Work with vendors to improve correlation of results and field conditions
• Consider new/different technologies as they are available
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Questions ?