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Accession Number
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PB2013-101710
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Title
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Improved Inspection Techniques for Steel Prestressing/Post-Tensioning Strand, Volume 1.
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Publication Date
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Jun 2012
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Media Count
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111p
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Personal Author
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N/A
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Abstract
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Post-tensioned bridges require a detailed inspection of their post-tensioning systems since damage in these systems is not evident and can result in costly repairs/replacements, loss of integrity and reduction in safety of the bridge. Different nondestructive evaluation (NDE) techniques can be used for the inspection of post-tensioning systems however; there is no systematic way by which a particular NDE technology may be selected for a particular job. The project presents elements and foundation for development of a systematic, job specific approach for the selection of NDE technology for inspection of the post-tensioning systems.
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Keywords
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Bridges
Damage
Foundations
Inspection
Nondestructive evaluation technique
Post-tensioning
Prestressing steels
Safety
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Source Agency
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Department of Transportation
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NTIS Subject Category
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50A - Highway Engineering
50C - Construction Equipment, Materials, & Supplies
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Corporate Author
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Florida International Univ., Miami.
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Document Type
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Technical report
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Title Note
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N/A
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NTIS Issue Number
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1302
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Contract Number
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BDK80-977-13
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