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BridgeScan
Utility Locating and Mapping
Complete Bridge Condition
Construction professionals, utility locators and
engineers can locate the depth and position of Assessment System
metallic and non-metallic pipes in real time using
the GSSI UtilityScan. GPR can enhance ones
overall understanding of subsurface targets and BridgeScan is a complete, affordable GPR system Acquire Data
obstructions. that provides an effective tool for quickly determining
Identify areas of deterioration inside
the condition of aging bridge decks, parking structures,
reinforced concrete within bridge decks,
balconies and other concrete structures. The system is
parking structures, balconies, etc.
also used to obtain accurate concrete cover depth on new
structures. With BridgeScan, repair costs can be estimated Obtain accurate concrete cover depth
correctly, saving time and money. and overlay thickness
BridgeScan System Includes Control Unit Specifications
Deliver Results
SIR-3000 control unit Image Capacity: Internal: 500 2x2 data images Typical Uses
Convenient self-contained cart-based
1600 MHz antenna External Memory: Based on Compact Flash size
Bridge deck condition assessment design
Survey cart with encoder wheel Internal Memory: 2 GB
2 meter control cable Display: 8.4, full-color, 800x600 resolution Concrete cover depth on new structures Integration with GPS
Transit case 64K colors, clearly visible in sunlight
Concrete inspection locate metallic and Application specific software for bridge
2 batteries and charger Post-processing: On-screen
non-metallic targets in walls/floors deck condition assessments
AC adapter Battery: Internal (3 hours), 10.8 VDC
User manual Ports: RS232, Compact Flash memory Measure slab thickness Value
Sunshade USB master & slave
Void detection and location Flexible system for concrete inspection
RADAN Software Environmental: Water-resistant
and utility mapping applications
Bridge Assessment Module Inspection of other reinforced concrete
Training (at GSSI: NH or CA) structures Save money - Estimate structural
condition accurately
Two-year warranty
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Copyright 2008 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. 12 Industrial Way Salem, NH 03079-4843 www.geophysical.com
January, 2009 Tel: (603) 893-1109 Fax: (603) 889-3984
Concrete Cover Assessments
Engineers use concrete cover information to
BridgeScan Procedure
BridgeScan Solutions determine if reinforcement bars are protected
from environmental effects.
Transportation infrastructure
professionals use BridgeScan
to identify areas in which the
1 Data Collection
Collect the bridge data using a grid pattern
The American Society of Civil Engineers reported cover is non-compliant. and single lane closure.
that as of 2009, 26% of the nations bridges remain
structurally deficient or functionally obsolete
(ASCE, 2009).
Traditional bridge deck inspection methods, like
hammer soundings and chain dragging, rely
on a person to interpret acoustical feedback to
determine good and bad areas of concrete. Existing
asphalt overlays must be removed prior to using Rebar Bottom of
Bridge Joint asphalt layer
these methods, and results vary depending on the
operators technique and interpretation of results.
Assessment data normally consists of areas of the
deck marked simply good or bad. Raw data - asphalt overlaid bridge deck
2
decks have been evaluated using GPR. Data Processing
Interactive Interpretation Mode
Post-process the GPR bridge data in
Measure Bridge Deck specially designed software to account for
bridge skew angle.
Thickness
Bridge Deck Condition Ground penetrating radar provides a nondestructive
Assessments technique for transportation professionals in
evaluating bridge deck thickness. GPR can obtain
Engineers and transportation professionals need a reliable reliable thickness measurements in minutes and
method to collect quantitative data on bridge decks. GSSIs eliminate the need to core.
BridgeScan is designed for bridge condition assessment,
providing for accurate representation of the bridge data by
automatically accommodating for bridge skew angle.
2
decks have been evaluated using GPR. Data Processing
Interactive Interpretation Mode
Post-process the GPR bridge data in
Measure Bridge Deck specially designed software to account for
bridge skew angle.
Thickness
Bridge Deck Condition Ground penetrating radar provides a nondestructive
Assessments technique for transportation professionals in
evaluating bridge deck thickness. GPR can obtain
Engineers and transportation professionals need a reliable reliable thickness measurements in minutes and
method to collect quantitative data on bridge decks. GSSIs eliminate the need to core.
BridgeScan is designed for bridge condition assessment,
providing for accurate representation of the bridge data by
automatically accommodating for bridge skew angle.
BridgeScan
Utility Locating and Mapping
Complete Bridge Condition
Construction professionals, utility locators and
engineers can locate the depth and position of Assessment System
metallic and non-metallic pipes in real time using
the GSSI UtilityScan. GPR can enhance ones
overall understanding of subsurface targets and BridgeScan is a complete, affordable GPR system Acquire Data
obstructions. that provides an effective tool for quickly determining
Identify areas of deterioration inside
the condition of aging bridge decks, parking structures,
reinforced concrete within bridge decks,
balconies and other concrete structures. The system is
parking structures, balconies, etc.
also used to obtain accurate concrete cover depth on new
structures. With BridgeScan, repair costs can be estimated Obtain accurate concrete cover depth
correctly, saving time and money. and overlay thickness
BridgeScan System Includes Control Unit Specifications
Deliver Results
SIR-3000 control unit Image Capacity: Internal: 500 2x2 data images Typical Uses
Convenient self-contained cart-based
1600 MHz antenna External Memory: Based on Compact Flash size
Bridge deck condition assessment design
Survey cart with encoder wheel Internal Memory: 2 GB
2 meter control cable Display: 8.4, full-color, 800x600 resolution Concrete cover depth on new structures Integration with GPS
Transit case 64K colors, clearly visible in sunlight
Concrete inspection locate metallic and Application specific software for bridge
2 batteries and charger Post-processing: On-screen
non-metallic targets in walls/floors deck condition assessments
AC adapter Battery: Internal (3 hours), 10.8 VDC
User manual Ports: RS232, Compact Flash memory Measure slab thickness Value
Sunshade USB master & slave
Void detection and location Flexible system for concrete inspection
RADAN Software Environmental: Water-resistant
and utility mapping applications
Bridge Assessment Module Inspection of other reinforced concrete
Training (at GSSI: NH or CA) structures Save money - Estimate structural
condition accurately
Two-year warranty
www.geophysical.com sales@geophysical.com
Copyright 2008 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. 12 Industrial Way Salem, NH 03079-4843 www.geophysical.com
January, 2009 Tel: (603) 893-1109 Fax: (603) 889-3984
Bridge Deck Inspection Solutions
1600 MHz
1600 MHz: General Purpose Antenna
The 1600 MHz is a high-resolution, all-purpose antenna used
to inspect concrete structures to locate embedded rebar, post
tension cables and conduits. It is used on bridge decks for
condition assessment and to determine concrete cover.
Rebar
PVC
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Software Solutions: Bridge Assessment
RADAN Software
RADAN is GSSIs post-processing software. With its RADAN is Windows based, providing a familiar
modular design, this program allows users to select the and easy-to-use environment for all levels of
processing functions that best suit their needs. experience.
Take some of the human error out of the equation with semi-automatic mapping of rebar
locations and depths on simple concrete structures.
Spreadsheet view of rebar data
Software Integration
ASCII output files - for simple integration with
spreadsheets, contour mapping, and other
software programs
Exclusively GSSI
Software automatically accommodates and
adjusts for bridge skew angle.
www.geophysical.com sales@geophysical.com
Copyright 2009 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. 12 Industrial Way Salem, NH 03079-4843
July, 2009 Tel: (603) 893-1109 Fax: (603) 889-3984