Development of a Field Prototype for the Inspection of Culverts
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-11-0104
Project Abstract:
The Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) J. Sterling Jones Hydraulics Research Laboratory study developed a system prototype for inspecting culverts. The prototype system consists of an ultrasonic-based tethered system designed to display the images of culverts, and works both in air and in water. The work has been funded through the Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program. The initial proof of concept phase of the project was completed on August 4, 2011, with the demonstration of technology to a wide audience at the TFHRC J. Sterling Jones Hydraulics Research Laboratory. Phase II development of field prototype unit was completed on April 30, 2013.
Goals
Both Phase I (proof of concept) and Phase II (field prototype development) have been completed. The objective of Phase II was the development of two units suitable for field implementation. While the field prototypes were useful for partially filled culverts, their manual skid-based transport mechanism was not proven to be practical for dry or fully filled culverts. As such, the Government is considering a separate funding mechanism for the development of a rover/propulsion transport mechanism(s) for the dry and fully inundated culverts.
Research HUB ID:
8957
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$0.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
Laboratory:
FHWA Program Area:
- Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Geotechnical and Hydraulics
Project Outputs:
Federal Highway Administration Culvert Inspection System. [Source: FHWA, PMSS Database (2013)]
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Frank
Last Name:
Jalinoos
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3082
Email Address:
Team:
Long-Term Infrastructure Performance Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-30
Management Organizations
Sponsor Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Contact:
Managing Organization
Organization Role:
Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact