Instrumentation and Monitoring of Concrete Bridge Decks: Moisture, Temperature, and Electrical Conductivity

Authors

Tenli Waters, Brigham Young University
Dr. Spencer Guthrie, Brigham Young University

Keywords

concrete bridge decks, moisture, temperature, electrical donductivity

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to give the results of research conducted to measure the extent of internal curing occurring in the field in concrete bridge decks constructed using lightweight concrete compared to conventional concrete. With permission from bridge engineers at the Utah Department of Transportation and in cooperation with personnel at Provo River Constructors and Raba Kistner Infrastructure, Inc., we used sensors donated by Decagon Devices to monitor moisture content, temperature, and electrical conductivity in four bridge decks located in Utah County along the I-15 corridor: 400 South, 400 North, 800 North, and Geneva Road. The bridge decks at 800 North and Geneva Road were constructed using lightweight concrete, while the bridge decks at 400 South and 400 North were constructed using conventional concrete.

Recommended Citation

Waters, Tenli and Guthrie, Dr. Spencer (2013) "Instrumentation and Monitoring of Concrete Bridge Decks: Moisture, Temperature, and Electrical Conductivity," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1870.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1870