Detection of Bridge Deck
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چکیده
Delamination is probably the most serious form of deterioration I which is commonly found in britlge decks. It ultimately results in large scale spalling necessitating costly repairs. This type of failure is believed to be caused chiefly from salt induced corrosion of the reinforcing steel. An instrument designed to detect delamination, and tests conducted to val:iAate its perf'ormance, are .briefly described •.. The instrument has been used by Texas Highway Department maintenance personnel and has been found to be an effective and practical tool, especially on resurfaced decks. Other bridge deck evaluation techniques investigated were: (a) Corrosion Potential, (b) Acoustic Velocity, (c) Windsor Probe, (d) Schmidt Rebound Hammer, and (e) Direct Tensile Strength. It appears that all of these techniques have merit. It is believed that any of them can be used to search out weak spots or deterioration in bridge decks.
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