Research Pays Off: Surface Resistivity Measurements for Quality Assurance Pave the Way to Savings in Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) developed a new test method employing a surface resistivity device for the quality assurance and acceptance of structural concrete. A specification was prepared to incorporate the surface resistivity test into Louisiana DOTD's standards and specifications. The estimated cost savings for Louisiana DOTD in the first year of implementation total about $1.6 million.

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• Authors:
  • Rupnow, Tyson
  • Icenogle, Patrick
• Publication Date: 2012-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 46-47
• Serial:
  • TR News
  • Issue Number: 279
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0738-6826

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete; Cost effectiveness; Quality assurance; Specifications; Test procedures
• Identifier Terms: Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
• Uncontrolled Terms: Surface resistivity
• Geographic Terms: Louisiana
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01371655
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Jun 1 2012 7:53AM