Ground Penetrating Radar for Evaluating Subsurface Conditions for Transportation Facilities
Ground Penetrating Radar for Evaluating Subsurface Conditions for Transportation Facilities

Author: Rexford M. Morey

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9780309061100

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This synthesis will be of interest to state Department of Transportation (DOT) geotechnical, bridge, and pavement engineers, engineering geologists, consultants involved with ground penetrating radar (GPR) investigations for state DOTs, and researchers. It describes the current state of the practice of using GPR for evaluating subsurface conditions for transportation facilities. This was accomplished by conducting a literature search and review and an extensive survey of U.S. and Canadian transportation agencies and practitioners, as well as limited international information collection. GPR is a noninvasive nondestructive tool used in transportation applications such as evaluation and characterization of pavement systems, soils, and environmental problems. This report of the Transportation Research Board presents information on the principles, equipment, logistics, applications, and limitations of GPR pertaining to transportation applications. Selected case studies for which ground truth information is available are presented. In addition, an extensive bibliography and glossary are provided as well as appending information about GPR manufacturers from their literature.

Ground Penetrating Radar Theory and Applications
Ground Penetrating Radar Theory and Applications

Author: Harry M. Jol

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2008-12-08

Total Pages: 545

ISBN-13: 0080951848

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Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is a rapidly developing field that has seen tremendous progress over the past 15 years. The development of GPR spans aspects of geophysical science, technology, and a wide range of scientific and engineering applications. It is the breadth of applications that has made GPR such a valuable tool in the geophysical consulting and geotechnical engineering industries, has lead to its rapid development, and inspired new areas of research in academia. The topic of GPR has gone from not even being mentioned in geophysical texts ten years ago to being the focus of hundreds of research papers and special issues of journals dedicated to the topic. The explosion of primary literature devoted to GPR technology, theory and applications, has lead to a strong demand for an up-to-date synthesis and overview of this rapidly developing field. Because there are specifics in the utilization of GPR for different applications, a review of the current state of development of the applications along with the fundamental theory is required. This book will provide sufficient detail to allow both practitioners and newcomers to the area of GPR to use it as a handbook and primary research reference.*Review of GPR theory and applications by leaders in the field*Up-to-date information and references*Effective handbook and primary research reference for both experienced practitioners and newcomers

Civil Engineering Applications of Ground Penetrating Radar
Civil Engineering Applications of Ground Penetrating Radar

Author: Andrea Benedetto

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-04-07

Total Pages: 373

ISBN-13: 3319048139

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This book, based on Transport and Urban Development COST Action TU1208, presents the most advanced applications of ground penetrating radar (GPR) in a civil engineering context, with documentation of instrumentation, methods and results. It explains clearly how GPR can be employed for the surveying of critical transport infrastructure, such as roads, pavements, bridges and tunnels and for the sensing and mapping of underground utilities and voids. Detailed attention is also devoted to use of GPR in the inspection of geological structures and of construction materials and structures, including reinforced concrete, steel reinforcing bars and pre/post-tensioned stressing ducts. Advanced methods for solution of electromagnetic scattering problems and new data processing techniques are also presented. Readers will come to appreciate that GPR is a safe, advanced, non destructive and noninvasive imaging technique that can be effectively used for the inspection of composite structures and the performance of diagnostics relevant to the entire life cycle of civil engineering works.

Ground Penetrating Radar
Ground Penetrating Radar

Author: David J. Daniels

Publisher: IET

Published: 2004-08-20

Total Pages: 754

ISBN-13: 0863413609

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This book describes the key elements of the subject of surface penetrating radar, and in general terms the inter-relationship between those topics in electromagnetism, soil science, geophysics and signal processing which form part of its design.

Use of Geophysics for Transportation Projects
Use of Geophysics for Transportation Projects

Author: Phil C. Sirles

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13: 0309097649

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Introduction -- Geophysical methods -- Information sources and general responses -- Agency practice-Methods and applications -- Agency practice-budgeting, costs, and contracting -- Agency project experience -- Conclusions and future research needs -- Glossary -- References -- Topical bibliography -- Appendices.

Nondestructive Testing of Pavements and Backcalculation of Moduli
Nondestructive Testing of Pavements and Backcalculation of Moduli

Author: Shiraz D. Tayabji

Publisher: ASTM International

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 534

ISBN-13: 0803128584

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As with the previous two symposia, the 32 papers from the June/July, 1999, Seattle symposium present advances in the nondestructive testing of pavements using conventional falling weight deflectometer techniques and other promising techniques such as ground penetrating radar, rolling weight deflecto

Guide for Conducting Forensic Investigations of Highway Pavements (with supplemental material on CD-ROM)
Guide for Conducting Forensic Investigations of Highway Pavements (with supplemental material on CD-ROM)

Author: Gonzalo R. Rada

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0309283450

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"TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program Report 747: Guide for Conducting Forensic Investigations of Highway Pavements explores a process for conducting forensic investigations of pavements that is designed to help understand the reasons behind premature failures or exceptionally good performance. The process also allows for the collection of data for use in developing or calibrating performance-prediction models. The report includes example forms and checklists for use during the conduct of an investigation. These forms can be modified to suit the particular requirements and procedures for the agency. The example forms are included with the print version of the report in CD-ROM format." --Publisher description.