Effective implementation of ground penetrating radar (GPR) for condition assessment & monitoring of critical infrastructure components of bridges and highways : [research summary].

PDFBriefSHA/UM/3-11Ground penetrating radarStructural health monitoringCondition surveysPavement management systemsPrecast concreteBridge decksQuality controlMarylandMaryland. State Highway AdministrationGoulias, DimitriosScott, MichaelMaryland. State Highway AdministrationUS Transportation CollectionRecently Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) started to explore use of GroundPenetrating Radar (GPR) technology to provide quantitative information for improveddecision making and reduced operating costs. To take full advantage of the GPRcapabilities, improved analysis techniques need to be developed and implemented