The Effect of Soaking Time on the Accuracy of a Vertical Impedance Spectroscopy Probe

Authors

Jared Baxter, Brigham Young University
Brian Mazzeo, Brigham Young University

Keywords

soaking time, vertical impedance spectroscopy probe, rehabilitating bridges

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Abstract

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, nearly 10% of the nation’s 611,845 brides are structurally deficient. (https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/nbi/no10/defbr15.cfm) This means that nearly 60,000 active bridges are unsafe. This is a major problem, and one that is not easily solved. Many of these bridges are of significant importance to the nation’s highways and cannot be retired without inconveniencing millions of people. Furthermore, to repair or rebuild all of these bridges would take billions of dollars, a cost that far exceeds Federal Highway Administrations (FHWA) funding.

Recommended Citation

Baxter, Jared and Mazzeo, Brian (2017) "The Effect of Soaking Time on the Accuracy of a Vertical Impedance Spectroscopy Probe," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2017: Iss. 1, Article 28.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2017/iss1/28