Drone Inspection Enhancing Safety Of Bridges

Regular and thorough bridge inspection can prevent accidents and increase the service life of the structure being inspected. Bridge failures and tragedies from the past have made the government and public concerned about the conditions of existing and even newly built structures. As a result, many new technologies have been introduced to try to properly inspect these structures. There is one industry that has been around forever and just now being adapted to large structures. The nondestructive testing industry once limited to in house testing of materials is now the best method of enhancing the accuracy of inspection result, reduce the inspection time and increase the safety of the crew and public during bridge inspection.

Drone inspections are one of the newly introduced technologies which has reduced the cost and time of inspection significantly. To understand this, let's take an example. Suppose a bridge inspection costs around $10,000 and requires a full crew to perform a complete inspection in 4-5 days. With a drone, the similar kind of inspection can be done at more than 50% less time and with a significant cost savings. In addition the safety of the inspection crew and the public is at a much lower risk of loss of life. Sounds amazing, isn't it!

What kind of data does a drone collects?

During a drone inspection, both visual and thermal imagery data is collected for real-time assessment as well as for later use. An automated statistical process is used to convert the imagery data into a 3D ‘point cloud' which is easy to understand. A skilled bridge inspector can easily interpret the data and identify the locations of deteriorations on the bridge. Since the drone-collected data is geo-referenced with real geographic coordinates, therefore, a map can be easily created for the inspection crew to inspect the drone located deterioration areas closely.  

How is it different from conventional bridge inspection methods?

During traditional bridge inspection, crew members have to climb ladders, perform scaffolding, undertake rope access procedures and/ or place a snooper or bucket truck on the bridge to reach the areas and  components required to be inspected. These practices carry risks and take a huge amount of time. The bridge also needs to close down partially or completely to carry the inspection.  More frequent than not accidents occur with heavy equipment on the bridge.  With the introduction of drones, overall bridge inspection can be done in a fraction of the time taken by any inspection personnel. The inspection can be done in minutes instead of hours and the benefit of monitoring deterioration progression over time is invaluable. 

Infrastructure Preservation Corporation (IPC) is providing inspection services for decades and is a trusted name in bridge and road inspection. We utilize advanced nondestructive testing methods and robotics like Drones for quick surveying and drone inspection of complex structures. We have a range of patented inspection system for customized inspection of important bridge elements.  In many cases we have moved past drones and have created robotics to perfect many of the bridge component inspections. Go to www.infrastructurepc.com to find out more or email info@infrastructurepc.com.

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Challenges Faced During Complex Bridge Inspection

Bridges are among the largest complex infrastructure structures that are used for transportation. This makes them critical and a valuable asset for a modern economy to remain viable. Complex bridges are typically highly trafficked and are used on a daily basis by the public. This makes their proper maintenance and inspection of paramount importance. Out of all the bridges complex bridges possess the greatest challenges. The more complicated a structure, the more complicated the inspections and in the case of complex bridge inspections, conducting proper inspections in regular cycles is important to maintain the structure in good health and insure the safety of the traveling public. 

How does Complex Bridge Inspection help?

The work on huge infrastructures like Bridges does not end with its construction. Bridges are unlike other infrastructure components, they are constantly exposed to adversities like changing weather, temperatures and dynamic loading. This makes them prone to damages, corrosions and frequent mishaps. Therefore, complex bridge Inspections become crucial to counteract defects like corrosion, spalling and cracks. For these inspections, advanced technologies such as drones, infrared thermography, multifunctional crawlers and other nondestructive testing technologies are starting to come into regular use. The generated results help identify the location of defects and extend the service life of these critical infrastructure assets.

What are some of the major challenges faced during Bridge Inspection?

Bridge inspection is a difficult yet important part of bridge maintenance. The bridge once constructed has to be inspected on regular  intervals by law in the USA, but there are many obstacles that stand in the way of a thorough inspection. Some of the major challenges are:

 It cannot be taken out of service easily.

 The traffic has to be maintained throughout the inspection process.

 The process has to be mostly done during the night as the traffic is lighter but lack of proper light makes it dangerous and difficult.

 It has to be done in sequence lane by lane.

 The procedures are unique for every bridge as different infrastructures face different types of environmental damages on different scales.

 Most of the existing bridges were constructed many yearsago so getting accurate construction drawings and as builts of the bridge can be difficult.

 The inspectors, engineers, and workmen cannot rely completely on guidelines and plans.

 The old bridges have different materials and components compared to newer ones.

 There is always the issue of the safety of the engineers and inspectors as well as to the public with the older inspection methods and in placing heavy equipment on a bridge at night.

What are the methods used to overcome problems during Bridge Inspection?

The inspection procedures have changed and become more advanced over the years. The advanced technologies, if used can make the work easier, faster and much more accurate. Modern techniques can also make bridge inspections safer for both the public and the engineers that conduct the inspections.

Some of the advanced methods utilized during inspections are:-

 Eddy Current

 Magnetic Flux Leakage

 Robotic Inspections

 The infrared method

 Visual inspection

 Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) 

 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

It will be up to the department of transportation to mandate that the asset managers, consulting firms and engineering firms tasked with conducting bridge inspections today use the most modern technology available. Engineering firms like the status quo. They have been conducting inspections the same way for 50 years and are milking the tax payers and department of transportation without providing the quantitative data needed today for the complex bridge owners to make the best decisions within their maintenance budgets. The use of modern technologies and robotics can change all of that.  It will be up to the individual heads of the DOT in each state to spearhead that effort. 

Infrastructure Preservation Corporation (IPC) provides the latest in modern technology and robotics for Complex bridge inspections. IPCs technology lowers the cost of the inspections and provides more quantitative data that allows the asset owners to properly budget for repairs.  These methods help extend the service life of our infrastructure, keep the public safe and save billions in infrastructure costs.

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Bridge Inspection services

Bridge inspections are a necessary part of any kind of bridge maintenance program. It is mandatory in the US for every bridge owner to conduct a routine bridge inspection every two years and a detailed bridge inspection once every five years.

Infrastructure Preservation Corporation (IPC) is a leading name in transportation infrastructure inspections, including bridge inspection. During bridge inspections, IPC ensures the publicsand inspection crew's safety by utilizing advanced non destructive testing methods. We also use robotics to locate deteriorations in difficult to reach places.

IPC provides fast and accurate quantitative results to our clients for quick decision making. The results are digital, recorded and illustrated in many cases graphically for easy understanding and storage for later analysis. Our skilled bridge inspectors are well versed with all safety standards and efficiently handle the latest in modern technology and robotics  to interpret the collected data and deliver a concise condition assessment report to the asset owners within current maintenance budgets.

Infrastructure Preservation Corporations expert teams consists of certified professional engineers, technicians, inspectors and commercial divers and certified nondestructive testing experts who are experienced in highway bridge and structure inspections. Our bridge inspection service is in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and FHWA bridge inspection procedures and criteria. We also have the latest safety devices and our staff follows the OSHA safety requirements.

What are our Bridge Inspection services?

l  Routine and In-Depth Bridge Inspections

l  Bridge Inspection of Fatigue and Fracture Prone areas

l  Underwater Bridge Inspections

l  Emergency Bridge Inspection Response

l  Non-Destructive Materials Testing Utilizing Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Testing Methods

l  Structural Analysis and Load Ratings

l  Concrete Crack detection and crack deterioration over time.

l  Detailed Inspection Reports Including Structure Repair Recommendations and Cost Estimates

l  Detailed Section Loss Measurement Utilizing Ultrasonic Measuring Devices

l  Avoiding the need for special equipment like Cranes, Man lifts, Bucket Trucks and night time inspections by manufacturing their own robotic inspection devices.

l  Element Inventory and Assessment Coding

l  Electronic Field Note Capabilities

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Robotics in bridge inspection

Robotics are increasingly advancing many of our most important industries. They are advancing the capabilities and mans ability to push technology forward. Moreover, it can play a very important role in fields where the risk of life is very high. Bridge inspection and transportation infrastructure is one such field which has great potential for robotics technology to increase safety and improve results.

As we can see, traditional bridge inspection has been a very time consuming and labor intensive process. It requires inspection of the entire structure and its members and is mandated to be inspected every 2 years in the US. The manual inspection causes inconvenience to the traffic as the lanes need to be closed down to avoid any kind of accident. The inspection result is also subjective and not precise as it can be by using todays technology. Many small and minor cracks and other deterioration go unnoticed using manual inspection and cannot compete with todays modern technology and robotics.

Robotics can easily handle all the above-mentioned issues. Infrastructure Preservation Corporation (IPC), a trusted name in road and bridge inspection services has implemented this technology in its services and benefited its clients in terms of effectiveness, safety, and cost savings.

Our robotic technology provides accurate and precise quantitative condition assessment results in short time which saves time, money and labor. Since it is non-invasive and nondestructive the integrity of the bridge structure remains intact, unlike traditional bridge inspection where methods like coring and sampling further damage the structure and allow air and exposure to the elements to further deteriorate the structural components of the bridge.

The latest in robotic systems utilizes technologies like infrared, electromagnetic waves, radio waves etc. to collect data from the surface and subsurface of the structure. IPC’s robotics provide real time data and also stores it for analysis. These robotics are customized to perform the exclusive assessment of different members of the bridge like stay cables, post tensioned tendons, bridge deck and bridge approach ways, etc.. These members are currently inspected manually with lane closures and heavy equipment, but our robotics system performs inspection of these members very easily and collects data from every angle up to the entire length of the member which is impossible with the traditional bridge inspection methods.

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What is a post tension tendon?

“Post tensioning is a technique for reinforcing concrete. Post-tensioning tendons, which are pre-stressing steel cables inside plastic ducts or sleeves, are positioned in the forms before the concrete is placed.” Post tension cables in effect allow us to safely build large concrete structures. They allow larger spans, thinner slabs and greater distances between support commons. Post tensioning is used in bridges and box girder structures worldwide including on our bridges, on and off ramps.  Post tensioning makes it possible to build structures that might not otherwise be possible. Because concrete is not flexible it can crack under loads.  Although rebar is used to reinforce the concrete to prevent cracks from growing the concrete can still sag under increased loads. PT or post tension cables are load bearing and can stand large increases in loads bearing up the concrete.

There are many benefits that are gained by using a post-tensioned approach.  It allows for flexibility of design, faster construction and lower material costs. Over the long term, it can reduce maintenance costs and allow for increased loads over time.

Bridges that utilize post tension tendons are able to contain long and clear spans, have few beams and slender members and thinner slabs can be used which is not possible in case of regular bridges. This method reinforces or strengthens the concrete or other material with high strength steel bar or strand which is known as “tendons”. It significantly reduces the building weight and foundation load which is very useful in seismic areas.

Post tension tendons help in construction of complex bridges which has specific geometry requirements such as complex curves and super elevation. Extremely long span bridges can be constructed with the help of post tension tendons. Such architectures functions effectively without disrupting the traffic moving under it and also reduces the impact on environment significantly.

Post tension tendons are made of prestressing strand, anchorage, ducts, and grout and corrosion protection materials. Since this technology is new therefore there are no inspection systems for tendon components. Recent cases of corrosion of post tension tendons in complex bridges have become a significant problem.

After getting information about tendon corrosion, department of transportation has inspected their post tension structure inventory to assess and quantify the rate of tendon corrosion and to estimate the remaining lifespan of the affected member.

Infrastructure Preservation Corporation (IPC) has developed a comprehensive post tension tendon inspection service named “TendonScan®” which utilizes non destructive testing and evaluation methods that can find corrosion and section loss within a PT tendon. 

What it is?

As we have mentioned above that it is a comprehensive tendon scanning system which works on non destructive testing principals to find out voids, water intrusion and bleeding grout in external tendons. This system also includes a device to detect section loss within the tendon.

Why was it developed?

During construction of complex bridges, tendons are filled in grout to prevent corrosion. But during grouting process, the grout tends to separate depending on grout’s quality, admixtures, pumping equipment and procedures. This separation result into low pH grout at tendon points and anchorage which made these locations susceptible to corrosion.

Complex bridge inspection is incomplete without tendon testing therefore we have developed this TendonScan system to resolve this problem.

How it is used?

It is a battery operated robotic system that uses the latest in non destructive testing and modern technology. This system couples itself with the tendon and travel along it to perform a MRI like inspection of the material inside it. The inspector stands on the mobile control unit which travels along with the sensor. The sensor works through wireless connectivity to transmit the collected data. The information is transferred to control station for real time assessment of the tendon condition. The image of internal section of tendon is then illustrated in 3D color graphics so that any discontinuity like water intrusion, void or bleeding grout can be identified and quantified easily.

What problem does it solve?

This tendon assessment system helps in locating corrosion, voids, bleeding grout, section loss and other problems inside and outside the tendon. Moreover, it also helps in monitoring the discontinuities over a period of time which helps in deciding that when to repair or replace a post tension tendon. 

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Introduction to BridgeScan

Infrastructure is the backbone of our nation’s economy. The ability to get to work on time, get goods to market and safely travel relies on the condition of our infrastructure. Our nation’s infrastructure averages over 50 year old and is ageing and deteriorating at a faster pace than they can be repaired. Although the infrastructure is required to be inspected at regular intervals the inspection methods have not kept up to allow the asset owners to properly maintain them. If infrastructure is maintained properly on regular intervals, then its service life span can be extended. Infrastructure Preservation Corporation (IPC) provides inspection services through non-destructive testing methods and robotic engineering. We have patented technologies for various specific needs related to inspection and monitoring issues of the different structures like bridges, roads, high mast light poles and more says Doug Thaler, Exec. Vice President.

Here we will discuss some features of our in-house technology BridgeScan®.

What it is?

It is a patented bridge deck inspection service which utilizes non-destructive testing methods to cater following needs

• Identify rebar pattern

• Locate crack and monitor its progression over time

• Fill density assessment

• Locate delamination, deboning and concrete deterioration

• Abutment water intrusion assessment

• Void detection under approach slab

• Prepare condition assessment report for the asset owner

• Identifies 12 levels of deterioration.

• Conducts bridge deck & approach slab deterioration assessment.

Why it was built?

Traditional method of chain dragging or visual inspection of bridge deck has many drawbacks and limitations like

• It provides subjective results

• Poses risk to public and crew’s life with lane closures and the parking of heavy equipment on the bridge.

• It is time, cost and labour intensive

• Unable to locate delamination from internal layers

BridgeScan® effectively takes care of these problems and has many advantages over traditional methods of bridge inspection

• Offers quantitative results

• Allows the asset owner or DOT to properly allocate assets

• Provides actionable items for repair

• Create 2D and 3D images for analysis

• Accurately create the rebar patterns

• Detect cracks, voids, delamination and deboning

• Reconstruct bridge beam configuration

How it is used?

Although it is a computerized robotic device it is operated by the same bridge inspectors that currently inspect our bridges. Data gathered during the inspection by the device can be analysed in real time without interfering with the integrity or functionality of the bridge’s surface and subsurface.

What problem does it solve?

It detects any kind of minor or major deterioration on super surface and subsurface and creates a detailed illustration in 2D and 3D. Moreover, it stores data for later analysis and works on any kind of bridges old and new. The bridge does not need to be closed and traffic can move easily during bridge inspections.  All bridge inspections conducted by IPC are conducted within the DOT’s (Department of Transportations) current maintenance budgets.

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Benefit Of Non Destructive Testing

The importance of bridges and roads can be easily understood by the fact that any damage to these structures can directly affect the transportion industry and ultimately the economy of the nation. In worst cases where several connecting structures are damaged, traffic is delayed, goods don’t get to market in a timely manner, commuters are late to work and economies suffer. Therefore, these structures must be maintained in working condition by monitoring and repairing processes.

Bridge inspection is a time consuming, labour intensive and costly process due to the use of destructive methods. These methods have been used from a long time to check the safety of the bridge. In destructive testing (DT) such as core test, pull out and pull off test, concrete surface of the bridge is slightly damaged to collect samples and then repaired after the test is performed. Since these tests are destructive the portions that are disturbed allow air and water intrusion which further speeds up deterioration and corrosion.

Destructive testing is generally used to assess the following physical properties of the structures like bridge and roadways including

• Impact resistance

• Yield and ultimate tensile strength

• Fr acture toughness

• Fat igue strength

• Duct ility

Although, DT is able to assess the above mentioned features of the material but it is not very effective in finding discontinuities and microscopic differences in the materials of different components of the bridge or any other structure.

Non Destructive Testing (NDT) is a modern practice used to inspect, evaluate and test materials, components or assemblies for any discontinuities, damage or deteriorations without damaging the surface of the structure. Therefore, it can be used on the whole structure and lot sampling is not required.

Non Destructive Testing methods are generally referred by the penetrating medium or equipment used in the test. Some of the common Non Destructive Testing methods are:

• Electromagnetic Testing

• Acoustic Emission Testing

• Laser Testing method

• Ground Penetrating Radar

• Thermal/Infrared Testing

• Ultrasonic Testing

• Vibration analysis

• Radiographic Testing

• Microwave Testing

• Magnetic Particle Testing

• Magnetic Flux Leakage

Visual examination is common in both destructive testing and Non destructive testing. It involves the visual observation of the super surface and subsurface of the bridge to find any discontinuities, corrosion or deteriorations. Visual inspection may be perform with naked eyes or the vision may be enhanced with the help of optical instruments like magnifying glass, boroscope, mirror, charged couple devices and computerized systems for remote viewing. Computerized consoles are used during NDT for real time inspection on site.

Infrastructure Preservation Corporation is a leader in non destructive testing and monitoring. We have patented technologies utilizing different non destructive testing methods and robotics for inspection of bridges and different components of bridges and infrastructure. Most of our core focus revolves around re-developing antiquated inspections and incorporating NDT “Nondestructive testing with advanced technologies and robotics to conduct thorough inspections on infrastructure components providing real quantitative data. Some of our service offerings include PoleScan®, TendonScan® and CableScan® to name a few.

There are several benefits of our non destructive testing methods which are

• Improved safety for inspection crew and public

• No requirement of lane closures during inspection means no inconvenience to ongoing traffic

• Collects data from all angles and also from inside the bridge surface and its components

• Produce quantitative results instead of subjective result

• Major cost saving due to less labour and completion of inspection in short time

• No damage to the surface of bridge means no unnecessary repairing cost required

• Thorough and accurate condition assessment of the whole structure and its component

• Graphic illustration in 2D and 3D for better understanding of external and internal deterioration like voids and cracks and analyzing their length, width and position in the structure

• Creation of Data history for better monitoring of minor deteriorations in future.

In short utilizing the most advanced technology available and changing the inspection parameters are the only way for the current asset managers/engineering firms to provide real data on the assets they are tasked to inspect for the department of transportation. Only by providing this data can the department of transportation properly allocate their assets to maintain and improve our infrastructure says Doug Thaler, Senior EVP of Infrastructure Preservation Corporation. Up till now visual subjective inspections have been used. A method that hasn’t changed in 50 years.  “It is irresponsible for any country to continue to inspect their infrastructure in this manner. Guidelines need to be updated to incorporate modern technology and robotics to bring inspections into the 21st century, something we are all anxious to see happen in the US. For the safety of our public and the success of our nation’s economy.”

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Advance Movable Bridge Inspection Technologies for Bridge Preservation and Maintenance

Moveable bridges like drawbridges, swing bridges, etc. have been around for a long time. An early version would be a draw bridge that goes over a moat to protect a castle from invaders.  Over time no matter what the materials all of these bridges need to be inspected.  In the US. The federal government requires that bridges including moveable bridges draw bridges be inspected every two years.

Although, movable bridges are found in many forms and many styles some of which include Drawbridge, Bascule bridge, Folding bridge., Curling bridge., Vertical-lift bridge. Table bridge, Retractable bridge (Thrust bridge), Rolling bascule bridge, etc.. 

Types of movable bridge

* Vertical lifts – the bridge deck is raised to allow passage to any vessel

* Bascules – vehicular deck moved from horizontal position to vertical position or near to vertical position.

* Swings – Bridge deck pivots in the horizontal position creating two channels for vessel passage

* Drawbridge - a bridge, especially one over a castle's moat, that is hinged at one end so that it may be raised to prevent people's crossing or to allow vessels to pass under it.

The dynamic nature of the these bridges and their location near the water bodies especially salt water, make them vulnerable to rusting and other micro damages therefore periodic inspection is very important in their smooth functioning and preservation. The fact that they move also brings to mind the wear and tear imposed by heavy loads ,strained motors, hydraulics and gears.

Movable bridge inspection is of two types: Routine inspection (typically conducted every two years) and in – depth inspection for fracture critical or functionally obsolete bridges (typically conducted every year). “Routine inspections have been conducted the same way for years. As bridges age a manual, visual or subjective inspection is just not adequate to be able to properly assess a bridges current condition or to allocate available assets properly” says Doug Thaler of Infrastructure Preservation Corporation.  “Our company took the current inspection requirements and added modern technology and robotics to create a comprehensive inspection of a drawbridge within the department of transportation’s current budget. Another words within the same budget or for the same price but with much more quantitative data.”

In depth movable bridge inspection is detailed evaluation of the physical and mechanical and structural condition of the movable bridge. Conventional movable bridge inspection  are manual, subjective and sometime involves intrusive and destructive methods to quantify and document the deterioration level. This leaves the bridge in worse shape than it was originally found.

At Infrastructure Preservation Corporation (IPC), we provide the most advanced non destructive and non intrusive technology for thorough condition assessment during routine or in – depth movable bridge inspection. Our advanced but easy to use technology allows the bridge inspector and other staff to evaluate the condition of movable bridge with utmost safety and without disturbing the ongoing traffic on bridge deck. Infrastructure Preservation Corporations, (IPC) structural health monitoring can also tell when something is going wrong before a drawbridge gets stuck and traffic is held up.  By being able to know before a motor goes bad or when hydraulic fluid needs to be replaced it can minimize or eliminate emergency calls and an angry public.

Our movable bridge inspection methods conform to FHWA & AASHTO requirements and uses non invasive technologies and cutting edge technologies to collect accurate data about internal cracks, damage, minor or major deterioration, electrical problems, gear issues. Full mechanical and operational issues as well as structure critical and fracture critical items.

Moreover, data collected during routine inspection helps in detecting early stage deterioration and maintenance issues that can cause a drawbridge or moveable bridge to be stuck in the up position requiring emergency repair. The quantitative data provided by IPC allows the  decision makers to take appropriate actions to properly maintain or repair a drawbridge For more information about our products and services visit www.infrastructurepc.com and contact us for further assistance.

Advance Complex Bridge Inspection Technologies For Bridge Preservation And Maintenance

Bridges are an integral part of any countries success as being able to get goods to market quickly and efficiently gives a major economic advantage to countries that have the best infrastructures.  Complex bridge inspection is a preventive maintenance step to increase the integrity and life of a complex bridge.

Infrastructure Preservation Corporation (IPC) is the leading company in infrastructure testing providing its non intrusive and non destructive inspection services to inspect various parts of our infrastructure including bridge inspection, roadway inspection etc. With an experienced and expert research and development team, we have taken non destructive inspection services to a new level by providing the quantitative about the integrity of any infrastructure like bridges so that necessary steps can be taken before it is too late to repair them.  We have brought technology to an industry void of technology says Doug Thaler, Executive Vice President of Infrastructure Preservation Corporation.  The poor condition of our infrastructure is due to years of improper inspection guidelines that do not help asset managers understand the true condition of the infrastructure they are trying to inspect. In all fairness says Doug Thaler, the current guidelines incentivize the asset managers not to change.  With the current
condition of our infrastructure, bridges and high mast light poles, the asset managers more than ever need quantitative data that with our modern technology and robotics can now be supplied within current budgets.

For complex bridge inspections, we have different advanced technologies like Cablestay scan (CableScan®), Tendon scan (TendonScan®), Crack scan (CrackScan®) and column scan, (ColumnScan®) which can effectively collect accurate data about the bridges in short time without disturbing the traffic on the bridge deck, closing lanes or needing heavy equipment.

Some of the features of complex bridge inspection technologies are:

• Saves labour, time and money with non destructive methods

• Enhance safety of engineers and the public without the need for lane closures.

• Periodic inspections with these technologies detect any micro or macro level damage, defects and irregularities on the infrastructure before they become irreparable.

• Better than current subjective methods by providing accurate condition assessment reports in shortest time possible within the department of transportation and the ministry of transportation’s current budgets.

For more information contact Doug Thaler at 727-372-2900 ext.24 or email info@infrastructurepc.com

Cable Stay Bridge Inspections Go Robotic

Infrastructure Preservation Corporation, “IPC” has unquiet technology that may quickly replace the manual Cable keep bridge inspectionsconducted these days. By reviewing state & federal tips and developing infrastructure review services victimization trendy technology and robotic, IPC has developed review services that give the quality managers (department of transportation) with quantitative information vs the subjective information they receive these days. Quantitative information can currently all the Department Of Transportation to properly allot their restricted maintenance bucks. By locating early stage deterioration and properly maintaining & conducting repairs the service lifetime of our important infrastructure assets may be extended and untimely replacements avoided, saving billions in infrastructure prices.

In the USA and North American nation Infrastructure Preservation Corporation is that the service company and conducts bridge inspections directly, internationally we have a tendency to license our technology to strategic partners. IPC started in 2009 as a probe and development company to seek out the way to raised manage worldwide infrastructures. Seeing the U.S. infrastructure deteriorating and budgets being pleased, properly maintaining the present infrastructure with existing budgets became a challenge. when a protracted study of the trade Associate in Nursingd their strategies it became clear that the subjective testing being conducted was an inadequate approach to distinctive problems to properly maintain very important assets. IPC developed their services to assist the Department Of Transportation/asset homeowners higher allot their budgets, produce inspections that square measure additional quantitative and at a similar time safer for the inspector and fewer onerous for the general public (fewer lane closures).

IPC’s proprietary robotic services accomplish this and a lot of. one in every of IPC’s robotic servicesCableScan® a robotic scrutiny that inspects the external cables of cable keep bridges. IPC’s scrutiny now not needs lane closures or bucket trucks lay on the bridge. Their scrutiny mechanism is moveable, wireless and is controlled from a ground station. It may be steered around obstructions associate degreed has multiple redundancies like change backup batteries and an automatic come to base within the event of an influence failure. we tend to cannot compare our robotic scrutiny to it of current day inspectors. there's simply no match for the technology. 

CableScan® provides a 360 degree scrutiny of Cable stays with no lane closures or boom trucks. . It records high definition video and stills of the cable, seams, grout ports, saddle and a lot of. All problems square measure recorded and photographed similarly because the position on the keep and deck. measuring system is employed to live the length and breadth of cracks. The device is wirelessly controlled from a ground station and might be steered around obstructions (grout ports).

Infrastructure Preservation Corporation, “IPC” is a professional services bridge inspection and robotic engineering company advancing infrastructure inspections worldwide.  For more information on IPC’s services contact: Doug Thaler at info@infrastructurepc.com.

Robotic inspection device peers through concrete and steel to help preserve our Nations infrastructure

Post tension cable assessment uses robotics to peer through the cables that hold up our nations bridges, dams and heavily loaded concrete structures in order to help maintain, repair and extend their service life.

Infrastructure Preservation Corporation’s “IPC’s” develops a robotic device that can peer through concrete and steel structure to update 50 year old manual inspections of post tension cables.

IPC’s robotic post tension cable inspection provides the department of transportation and infrastructure asset managers a comprehensive inspection of post tension cables. IPC’s post tension cable assessment robots have the ability to peer through concrete and steel to both identify air, water and bleeding grout as well as locate corrosion down to .1% within post tension cables.

IPC does this utilizing the latest in nondestructive testing methods that they patented .

By finding early stage deterioration and correcting it, IPC can help extend the service life or our valuable infrastructure assets.  It is important to use destructive methods only when and where necessary.  Every time you drill into a post tension cable, we are exposing it to air which will escalate corrosion and speed up deterioration.   Each one of IPC’s devices clamp on the exterior sheath of the cable and glide along via a manual operator walking the unit down a cable or robotically driven up a cable and returned to base. Each area of concern is marked.  The entire inspection is recorded and a cross section view of the inside of the post tension cable is available to see the size, shape and position of the problem areas.

The post tension cable inspection or PT evaluation can create a baseline condition assessment of all PT cables that can be compared against future inspections to monitor deterioration progression over time.

The units themselves are lightweight and portable and allow for minimum clearance when dealing with cables near the floor.

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Ground Penetrating Radar -Non Destructive Testing (NDT) of a local bridge

Bridge Inspection in Florida

Scanning for voids, rebar patterns, water intrusion, gravel compaction, 

delamination and more.

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High Mast Light Pole (HMLP) Inspection Service using robotic non destructive testing.

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High Mast Light Pole Inspection Services.
Test the pole, seams and luminaries with Infrastructure Preservation Corporations high mast light pole inspection services.