Nondestructive test methods for concrete bridges: A review

SKU Rehman, Z Ibrahim, SA Memon… - Construction and building …, 2016 - Elsevier
NDT methods applicable to concrete bridges are reviewed. The methodology, advantages
and disadvantages along with up to date research on NDT methods are presented. Different …

Condition monitoring of bridges with non-contact testing technologies

SA Dabous, S Feroz - Automation in Construction, 2020 - Elsevier
The vast number of deteriorated bridge infrastructure highlights the importance of
implementing efficient and timely maintenance and rehabilitation strategies. Non-contact …

Condition assessment of concrete-made structures using ground penetrating radar

M Alsharqawi, T Dawood, S Abdelkhalek… - Automation in …, 2022 - Elsevier
The condition assessment of civil engineering concrete-made structures has been a
prevalent research area over the last thirty years as a result of concrete deterioration …

Approach to identify cracking in asphalt pavement using GPR and infrared thermographic methods: Preliminary findings

M Solla, S Lagüela, H González-Jorge, P Arias - Ndt & E International, 2014 - Elsevier
Pavement condition is a factor of major interest due to its direct contribution to safety and
comfort of the users of the road. Consequently, road inspections imply the evaluation of …

Maintenance, management, life-cycle design and performance of structures and infrastructures: a brief review

DM Frangopol, D Saydam, S Kim - Structure and infrastructure …, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
The optimal decisions to maintain or improve the reliability and functionality of structures and
infrastructure systems can only be achieved through proper integrated management …

Automatic evaluation of rebar spacing and quality using LiDAR data: Field application for bridge structural assessment

X Yuan, A Smith, F Moreu, R Sarlo, CD Lippitt… - Automation in …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a framework to automatically quantify the quality of rebar placement in
the field to improve construction quality and long-term durability of the bridge structures. In …

[HTML][HTML] Applicability of GPR and a rebar detector to obtain rebar information of existing concrete structures

H Rathod, S Debeck, R Gupta, B Chow - Case Studies in Construction …, 2019 - Elsevier
Much of Canada's existing infrastructure was constructed during 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
These include all transportation infrastructures such as bridges, highways, tunnels, etc. It is …

Sub-surface simulated damage detection using Non-Destructive Testing Techniques in reinforced-concrete slabs

H Rathod, R Gupta - Construction and Building Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
Most commonly occurring defects in RC (Reinforced Concrete) bridge decks include voids,
spalling, corrosion of reinforcement, leaching, scaling, cracking, honeycombing and …

Damage detection in concrete structures using a simultaneously activated multi-mode PZT active sensing system: Numerical modelling

CP Providakis, KD Stefanaki, ME Voutetaki… - Structure and …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
In this study, a structural health monitoring approach that integrates both electromechanical
admittance (EMA) and guided wave (GW) techniques is presented. More specifically, the …

Damage detection of underwater foundation of a Chinese ancient stone arch bridge via sonar-based techniques

B Chen, Y Yang, J Zhou, Y Zhuang, M McFarland - Measurement, 2021 - Elsevier
The underwater bridge foundation is critical for the structural safety of bridges, especially the
ancient ones. Generally, there is no accurate design details stored for most ancient bridges …