DMRB Volume 3 Section 1 Part 7 (BA 86/06) Highway structures: Inspection and maintenance. Inspection. Advice notes on the non-destructive testing of highway structures
Publication Year
2006
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
These advice notes publicise the outcome of the latest research in NDT carried out by the Highways Agency. They do not endeavour to provide full details of techniques in common use, but the full range of available techniques is summarised. Contains advices notes for: General guidance; Assessing the conditions in grouted ducts in post-tensioned concrete; Surveying the structure of masonry arch bridges; Testing and monitoring the condition of concrete structures; Testing and monitoring the condition of metal structures; Impact-echo (I-E); Sonic transmission and tomography for masonry bridges; Ultrasonic transmission and tomography for post-tensioned concrete bridges; Electrical conductivity; Ground penetrating radar (GPR) and Acoustic emission (AE).
Document History
DMRB 3.1.7. Design manual for roads and bridges (DMRB). Old series - DMRB Departmental Standards (Bridges and Structures). Supersedes BA 86/04.
ISBN
9780115527784
Publisher Information
Highways Agency
The Highways Agency is now known as Highways England. The new government company is in charge of operating England's motorways and major A roads, including modernising and maintaining the highways. Their publications include the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, the Manual of Contract Documents for Road Works and Interim Advice Notes.
Publications available from:
The Stationery Office Ltd
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London
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UK
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/highways-england
Email: info@highwaysengland.co.uk
Tel: 0333 202 5070
