Drones Can Improve Bridge Inspections
National Tunnel Inspection Standards Released
Engineers Bring Technical, Physical Prowess to Inspection of Radio Telescope
Field Aspects
As soon as practical after their arrival at the project site, all pipes, fittings, and appurtenances should be thoroughly checked for compliance with the contract documents and accepted...
San Antonio Consent Decree Focuses on Sewer Inspections, Improvements
Safety Considerations
This chapter discusses the main hazards associated with the inspection and renewal activities for culverts and storm sewers....
Cleaning and Inspection
This chapter discusses the cleaning and inspection of culverts and storm sewers....
Evaluation and Condition Assessment
To determine whether a culvert or storm sewer needs to be renewed, an inspection needs to be conducted and the findings recorded. The first step in such a program is to establish a standard...
Bridges: Inspections Uncover More Gusset Plate Issues on Minnesota Crossings
Ad Hoc Group Addresses Bridge Inspection Issues
Bridges: Pennsylvania Conducts Emergency Bridge Inspections
Infrastructure Rehabilitation: New Regulations Mandate Dam Inspections in Massachusetts
ASCE Member Shares Finding on Katrina with U.S. Senate Committee, Calls for National Levee Inspection and Safety Program
Book Review:
Repairing Pittsburgh's Portal
Engineering the rehabilitation of Pittsburgh's Fort Pitt Bridge and Fort Pitt Tunnel involved an extensive inspection of their condition and a detailed evaluation of alternative...
Pipeline Inspections Take a Virtual Twist
Earthquake Mapping Tools Initiate Emergency Response, Infrastructure Inspection
A Higher Profile
After an extensive inspection revealed severe corrosion to the substructure of a low-lying bridge over salt water in Norfolk, Virginia, engineers devised a retrofit that included vertical...
In-Service Considerations
Generally, little or no preventative maintenance is required on fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) poles. This chapter discusses factors that could affect the performance of FRP poles after...
Sewer (Asset) Inspection and Condition Assessment Tools Required, Benefits Realized and Lessons Learned
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (District) owns, operates and maintains a vast interceptor sewer system that serves the City of Cleveland and all or parts of 58 suburban communities....
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