Bridge Deck Non-Destructive Evaluation Testing - Advanced Technology for Bridge Asset Management

Kooban, Farhad; Radlińska, Aleksandra; Argüelles, Andrea P.

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Bridge Deck Non-Destructive Evaluation Testing - Advanced Technology for Bridge Asset Management

2024-06-11
By Kooban, Farhad ; Radlińska, Aleksandra ; Argüelles, Andrea P.

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D11-0 Bridge Deck Non-Destructive Evaluation Testing - Advanced Technology for Bridge Asset Management
Creators:

Kooban, Farhad ; Radlińska, Aleksandra ; Argüelles, Andrea P.
Corporate Creators:

Pennsylvania State University. Thomas D. Larson Transportation Institute
Corporate Contributors:

Pennsylvania. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Planning and Research ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:

Asset Management Bridge Decks Bridge Management Systems Corrosion Tests Delamination Evaluation Ground Penetrating Radar Infrared Analysis Infrared Thermography Literature Reviews Nondestructive Tests Surface Imaging Testing Thermal Analysis Void
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-PA-2024-006-PSU WO 003
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final Report (7/22/22 – 6/30/24)
Corporate Publisher:

Pennsylvania. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Planning and Research
Abstract:

This report presents the findings from the comprehensive study on Bridge Deck Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Testing conducted by The Pennsylvania State University under the sponsorship of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The study focuses on the application of advanced non-destructive technologies to assess the condition of concrete bridge decks without causing damage to the infrastructure. Key technologies employed include ground-penetrating radar (GPR), infrared thermography (IRT), and digital imaging techniques. The objective of the research was to evaluate the effectiveness of these technologies in detecting common defects such as delamination, rebar corrosion, and surface deterioration. The study provides insights into the capabilities and limitations of each method, offering a comparative analysis that assists in understanding their practical applications in bridge asset management. The findings aim to support PennDOT in enhancing their maintenance strategies by integrating these advanced NDE methods, ultimately improving the longevity and safety of bridge structures across the state.
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Funding:

512101
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US Transportation Collection
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