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Incorporating Nondestructive Evaluation Methods Into Bridge Deck Preservation Strategies

Publication Information

Publication Type:
Technical Report
Publication Number:
FHWA-HRT-25-009
Abstract:

This report summarizes the state-of-the-art for using Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) to determine conditions of highway bridge decks. The report outlines a framework to move the industry toward greater adoption of NDE into practice, which is expected to increase the safety and efficiency of condition assessment and improve the selection and timeliness of preservation actions. NDE technologies provide the opportunity to harness objective, repeatable measurements to supplement traditional visual inspection methods in assessing bridge deck conditions and to inform asset management decisions.


This report serves as a resource for State highway agencies and decisionmakers striving to enhance their asset management strategies through the integration of NDE technologies with preservation practices.

 


 

Recommended citation: Federal Highway Administration, Incorporating Nondestructive Evaluation Methods Into Bridge Deck Preservation Strategies (Washington, DC: 2024) https://doi.org/10.21949/1521524

Publishing Date:
December 2024
Posting Date:
Digital Object Identifier:
https://doi.org/10.21949/1521524
Author(s):
Brown, Michael
ElBatanouny, Mohamed
Bektas, Basak (ORCID: 0000-0002-0866-6216)
Azari, Hoda
Foden, Andrew
Imani, Arezoo (ORCID: 0000-0001-7803-871X)
Hawkins, Katherine (ORCID: 0000-0001-8447-987X)
Publishing Office:
Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team
FHWA Program(s):
Infrastructure
AMRP Program(s):
Structures
FHWA Activities:
Long-Term Bridge Performance
Subject Area:
Research
Bridges and other structures