Evaluation of SHRP Equipment (Non-Destructive Evaluation of Structures)

Non-destructive evaluation of the condition of structures and possible solutions to improve the life of structures are being researched by a number of investigators. The results presented in this report focus on the performance of two instruments that are useful for rapid evaluation of the existing structures. The two instruments were developed as part of the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) and have potential for widespread use in the Transportation Infrastructure field. The Air Permeability Meter forces air in a pre-vacuumed concrete to estimate the permeability. The Corrosion Meter measures the corrosion potential and corrosion rate. For air permeability, tests were conducted on a new concrete surface, rough concrete, a newly painted surface and an old painted surface. A large number of readings were taken using two operators. The Corrosion Meter was used to measure corrosion rate and corrosion potential on instrumented bridges. The results were analyzed using statistical methods. The results and the analysis indicate that both instruments provide repeatable results. The evaluation form, which provides answers to specific questions, is presented in appendix A.

• Record URL:
  http://cait.rutgers.edu/files/FHWA-NJ-2001-012.pdf
• Record URL:
  http://www.nj.gov/transportation/business/research/reports/FHWA-NJ-2001-012.pdf
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• Summary URL:
  http://www.nj.gov/transportation/business/research/reports/FHWA-NJ-2001-012-TB.pdf
• Supplemental Notes:
  • This research was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, University Transportation Centers Program.
• Corporate Authors:

  Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation

  Rutgers University
  100 Brett Road
  Piscataway, NJ  United States  08854-8058

  New Jersey Department of Transportation

  Division of Research and Technology, P.O. Box 600
  Trenton, NJ  United States  08625-0600

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  Research and Innovative Technology Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Balaguru, P N
  • Bhatt, Dharm
  • Nazier, Mohamed
• Publication Date: 2001-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 100p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Concrete structures; Corrosion; Gas permeability (Concrete); Measuring instruments; Nondestructive tests; Reinforced concrete bridges; Statistical analysis
• Identifier Terms: Strategic Highway Research Program
• Uncontrolled Terms: Repeatability; Transportation infrastructure
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01160533
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA 2001-12, FHWA NJ 2001-12
• Files: UTC, TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jul 6 2010 4:25PM