Project 2564

Electromagnetic Inspection of Prestressed Concrete Pressure Pipe

$279,000
Completed
Principal Investigator
Brian
Mergelas
Research Manager
Stephanie M Passarelli
Contractor
The Pressure Pipe Inspection Co.
Asset Management
Condition Assessment
Pipes

Abstract

Nondestructively evaluates the integrity of concrete pressure pipe by detecting broken prestressing wires using the remote field eddy current inspection technique. Uses data collected to assist in determining which pipes need to be repaired or replaced. Published in 2001.

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