Limitations and advantages of sonic and ultrasonic methods as tools for maintenance management of bridge decks and concrete slabs

Soheil Nazarian; Mark R. Baker

doi:10.1117/12.259136

13 November 1996 Limitations and advantages of sonic and ultrasonic methods as tools for maintenance management of bridge decks and concrete slabs

Soheil Nazarian, Mark R. Baker

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Proceedings Volume 2946, Nondestructive Evaluation of Bridges and Highways; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.259136
Event: Nondestructive Evaluation Techniques for Aging Infrastructure and Manufacturing, 1996, Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Abstract

Sonic and ultrasonic methods are excellent tools for diagnosis of problems with concrete slabs and bridge decks. However, it is important to fully understand the limitations of these methods. The conditions where these methods are most effective and those where the methods may not yield satisfactory results are presented. More importantly, cases when an integrated approach can be the best solutions are also outlined. This paper serves as a guideline for practitioners with a practical understanding of the methods to assess the theoretical and experimental limitations of these methods.

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Soheil Nazarian and Mark R. Baker "Limitations and advantages of sonic and ultrasonic methods as tools for maintenance management of bridge decks and concrete slabs", Proc. SPIE 2946, Nondestructive Evaluation of Bridges and Highways, (13 November 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.259136

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