Abstract

This paper describes the development of Pipe Penetrating Radar (PPR), the underground in-pipe application of GPR, a non-destructive testing method that can detect defects and cavities within and outside mainline diameter (>18 in / 450mm) non-metallic (concrete, PVC, HDPE, etc.) underground pipes. The method uses two or more high frequency GPR antennae carried by a robot into underground pipes. The radar data is transmitted to the surface via fibre optic cable and is recorded together with the output from CCTV (and optionally sonar and laser). Proprietary software analyzes the data and pinpoints defects or cavities within and outside the pipe. Thus the testing can identify existing pipe and pipe bedding symptoms that can be addressed to prevent catastrophic failure due to sinkhole development and can provide useful information about the remaining service life of the pipe. The key innovative aspect is the unique ability to map pipe wall thickness and deterioration including cracks and voids outside the pipe, enabling accurate predictability of needed intervention or the timing of replacement. This reliable non-destructive testing method significantly impacts subsurface infrastructure condition based asset management by supplying previously unattainable measurable conditions.


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http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/41187(420)64
https://trid.trb.org/view.aspx?id=1113398,
http://sewervue.com/papers/7761_0_03-07-2011_Ekes-et-al_Completing-Condition-Assessments_v3.pdf,
https://academic.microsoft.com/#/detail/2041793113
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Published on 01/01/2011

Volume 2011, 2011
DOI: 10.1061/41187(420)64
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA license

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