MN/DOT'S NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING PROGRAM. FINAL REPORT
A committee consisting of Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) Bridge, Pavement, and Geotechnical personnel was formed to examine the present and propose a future comprehensive Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Program. The overall intent of their study was to define the scope of Mn/DOT's NDT program focusing on the Offices of Construction and Materials Engineering, Minnesota Road Research, and Bridges, with the intent of providing basis for future investment and use of NDT methods. Several NDT devices are currently being used by the Department. They have a great potential for saving the Department time and money, and will enable the employees to perform their jobs better and more efficiently. Other NDT devices are still being investigated for their potential benefits to the Department, and have not been fully evaluated. Though these devices may ultimately save time and money and improve performance, many are labor intensive. Staff approval must be obtained before making large financial or personnel commitments. It is recommended that each of the three areas have someone in charge of the evaluation of all new equipment and methods.
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Corporate Authors:
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Office of Materials, 1400 Gervais Avenue
Maplewood, MN United States 55109 -
Authors:
- Beaudry, T M
- Publication Date: 1995-7
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: Tables;
- Pagination: 84 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bridges; Geotechnical engineering; Nondestructive tests; Pavements; State departments of transportation
- Geographic Terms: Minnesota
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Geotechnology; Highways; Pavements; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I42: Soil Mechanics;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00720169
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: MN/RD-95/07
- Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Apr 15 1996 12:00AM