Title

On-Site Application Of Innovative Bridge Inspection Methods Using Image Processing And Infrared Technology

Abstract

Traditionally, highway bridge conditions have been monitored by visual inspection with structural deficiencies being manually identified and classified by qualified engineers and inspectors. The need for safer and more objective inspection methods calls for new innovations in bridge inspection technologies. One of major toll road operators in Japan has been working to develop efficient non-destructive highway bridge inspection methods using high quality digital image and Infrared (IR) thermography technologies. This paper describes the results of on-site applications of above technologies performed in conjunction with the joint research with University of Central Florida. In addition, highway bridges in Maryland were scanned from both top and underside of the beams, contributing significant reduction in on-site inspection time compared to the traditional approach. The created crack and delaminated area map provided useful information for bridge owners to make a good decision on prioritizing the bridge maintenance/rehabilitation projects. © 2014 Taylor & Francis Group.

Publication Date

1-1-2014

Publication Title

Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management and Life Extension - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference of Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management, IABMAS 2014

Number of Pages

2598-2605

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1201/b17063-391

Socpus ID

84906690864 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84906690864

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