New Device for Detecting Bridge Damage from 30-ft away

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New Device for Detecting Bridge Damage from 30-ft away

Written by Randy Post

Wednesday, 13 June 2007

Engineers at MIT have developed a new technique for detecting damage in concrete bridges and piers that could increase the safety of aging infrastructure by allowing easier, more frequent, onsite inspections that don't interfere with traffic or service.

The new noninvasive radar technique can be used onsite from a distance of more than 10 meters (30 feet) and requires no dismantling or obstruction of the infrastructure. It provides immediate, onsite feedback without the need for the tester to come in direct contact with the structure. Check out the article at MIT News.

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