New SHRP 2 Project Brief: Nondestructive Testing Technologies for Rapid Renewal: Reduce Traffic Disruptions, Improve Efficiency
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Greetings!
Many nondestructive testing (NDT) and nondestructive evaluation (NDE) techniques have the potential to inspect new construction and test existing infrastructure much faster than typical methods. To advance the state of practice, SHRP 2 conducted a series of projects to improve existing NDT and NDE techniques. The products of this research include tools to help practitioners (a) test concrete bridge decks, (b) perform quality control of construction materials, (c) conduct uniformity measurements on new hot-mix asphalt layers, (d) detect debonding and stripping between hot-mix asphalt layers, (e) detect surface irregularities during concrete paving operations, (f) measure the structural capacity of pavement while minimizing traffic disruptions, and (g) quickly monitor the condition and deterioration of tunnel linings. The project brief Nondestructive Testing Technologies for Rapid Renewal: Reduce Traffic Disruptions, Improve Efficiency gives an overview of advances in seven methods to help transportation agencies meet rapid renewal goals.
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