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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Availability, Feasibility, and Reliability of Available Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technologies for Detecting and Locating Buried Utilities

FHWA-HRT-23-037.pdf (11.11 MB)

Publication Information

Publication Type:
Technical Report
Publication Number:
FHWA-HRT-23-037
Abstract:

This final report presents the use of promising nondestructive evaluation (NDE) and geophysical techniques for the detection of buried underground utilities. The project was conducted in stages, including a literature review, controlled laboratory testing, and field experiments to assess performance under real-world conditions. As a result of this research, a new module will be added to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) InfoTechnology web portal.


Bridge and pavement owners, consultants, contractors, and technical experts interested in underground utilities are expected to benefit from the information contained herein.


 




Recommended citation: Federal Highway Administration, Availability, Feasibility, and Reliability of Available Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technologies for Detecting and Locating Buried Utilities: Final Report (Washington, DC: 2023) https://doi.org/10.21949/1521981

Publishing Date:
July 2023
Posting Date:
Digital Object Identifier:
https://doi.org/10.21949/1521981
Author(s):
Reiter, Delaine
Napoli, Vanessa
Cohen, Jeff
Boone, Shane
Moseley, Patrick
Alhasan, Ahmad
Salerno, Jeremy
Publishing Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
FHWA Program(s):
Infrastructure
AMRP Program(s):
Infrastructure
Pavements and Materials
Structures
FHWA Activities:
Long-Term Bridge Performance
Long-Term Pavement Performance
Subject Area:
Research
Pavements
Bridges and other structures