Infrasense Completes Condition Surveys of 41 Bridge Decks in North Central Wisconsin

Infrasense recently evaluated the condition of 41 bridge decks located in northcentral Wisconsin. The deck evaluations utilized vehicle-based infrared thermography, high-resolution video, and ground penetrating radar. All testing was carried out at a rolling speed, which allowed for spot verification via hammer sounding. Following the field surveys, the data was transferred to Infrasense’s headquarters in…

Infrasense Carries Out Nondestructive Infrared Evaluation of Bridge Deck in Wisconsin

This past summer, Infrasense surveyed a bridge deck in La Crosse, Wisconsin using infrared for deck delamination detection according to ASTM D 4788 – 03. The equipment setup involved a dedicated vehicle mounted with a high resolution, distance triggered FLIR infrared camera synced up with a high-resolution visual spectrum camera. Both devices capture a whole…

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PILOT PROJECT: Aerial Infrared Thermography Used to Evaluate Wisconsin Bridge Decks

Infrared thermography is one of our primary testing technologies for Wisconsin bridge deck condition evaluations, and we are always seeking ways to improve our testing methods. In 2017, this research really took flight – literally! Infrasense has also been working with a national aerial imaging company to collect and analyze infrared and visual imagery from…

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Pilot Project to Assess Capability of GPR for Detecting Void Space Between Decorative Fascia and MSE Walls

Infrasense completed a Pilot Study to establish a method for measuring the void space between a decorative fascia wall and a mechanically stabilized earthen (MSE) retaining wall using GPR. Ground-coupled GPR antennas were used to test the abutments of multiple bridges in Green Bay, where these MSE retaining walls are used in the design of…

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Infrasense Carries out Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Infrared Thermography (IR) Condition Surveys of 17 Bridge Decks in Wisconsin’s North Central Region

This past summer, Infrasense conducted a multi-faceted non-destructive survey and report for 17 bridge decks in Wisconsin DOT’s North Central Region. The project provided the client with a comprehensive set of condition results to facilitate a data-driven approach to programming their bridge inventory. Surveys were performed at normal driving speed with no disruption to traffic.…