Research Activities: 2006

 

Concrete Crack and Spalling Detection in a 6.1-meter Precast RC Piles with Novel Distributed Cable Sensors and ETDR Measurement

 

Status

Complete  View Report: PDF
 

Sequential Number

R207
 

Identification Number

00017865
 

Matching Research Agency

California Department of Transportation

 

Principal Investigator

Genda Chen, Interim Director of CIES
224 Engineering Research Lab
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO 65409
p573-341-4462
f573-341-6215
gchen@mst.edu
 

Student Involvement

¼ FTE for one year.
 

Project Objective

To field validate the effectiveness of distributed crack sensors for concrete crack and spalling detection.

 

Project Abstract

Five sensors will be installed into five full-scale precast piles. Tests will be conducted at the University of California, San Diego.

 

Task Description

N/A

 

Anticipated Benefits

The validated technology will benefit the society by allowing post-earthquake assessment with real time monitoring.

Modal Orientation

N/A
 

Milestones

Project Start Date:6/24/2007
Project End Date:

5/31/2008

 

Relationship to other Research/Projects

N/A
 

Technology Transfer Activities

N/A
 

Transportation Research Board Keywords

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