Infrared Thermography
Thermography (passive) is a thermal imaging method when the operator or engineer is obtaining an image of the heat distribution over the surface of an object. The usual method is to use a special camera made of several infrared sensors (an infrared sensitive detector) and a lens which transmits infrared radiation.
State of the Art Quality Control – Road Construction
Houston, like other large cities of the state of Texas, has been expanding over the years. Increasing population would require adequate infrastructure system for cities in order to create a livable environment for residents. Building and expanding our infrastructure is one thing, but creating a SMART infrastructure system would be the main goal.
Concrete Spillway Condition Assessment with GPR
Embarkment dams and concrete dams are acting as a first line of defense to prevent thousands of residential homes and business offices from dangerous flooding. It’s not only the water that is posing a danger to the neighborhoods, but the aftermath of what the flood could leave behind. The insurance value o
Subsurface Condition Assessment - Crane Placement
Lifting and/or hoisting is a hazardous work procedure that is typically performed in refineries, chemical plants, or industrial facilities as a daily task. Heavy lifting is a complex and well-coordinated procedure that requires preliminary planning and engineering control. Part of the Job Safety Management process is to conduct a thorough job task related JSA and JHA prior to the field work.
GPR Scanning for Risk Mitigation on Existing Structures
GPR scanning should be a part of every construction project.