Nondestructive Evaluation of MoDOT Bridge Decks - Pilot Study

This research examined the use of nondestructive techniques for concrete bridge deck condition assessments. The primary nondestructive testing/evaluation (NDT/NDE) technique utilized in this research was ground-coupled ground penetrating radar (GPR). The objectives of this research were to examine the utility of the nondestructive techniques in evaluating the condition of MoDOT bridge decks to enable faster, better, and more cost-effective bridge deck assessments and to determine the accuracy of the information provided.

Title: Nondestructive Evaluation of MoDOT Bridge Decks - Pilot Study
Published: March 2014
Report number: cmr 14-010
Project number: TRyy1308
Author(s): Lesley Sneed, Neil Anderson, and Evgeniy Torgashov
Performing organization: Missouri University of Science and Technology Departments of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering and Geological Sciences & Engineering

Links to reports:
Final report (pdf, 11.0 MB, 194 pages)
Folder with GPR data for 11 bridges (pdf)*
Folder with side-by-side videos of GPR data and post-hydrodemolition bridge decks (avi format)*

* Files are very large.