Assessment of the Automation Algorithm for TDR Bridge - Ohio ...
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Reflection at Interface<br />
Reflection coefficient<br />
ρ =<br />
Air, Ka=1<br />
Z<br />
Z<br />
2<br />
2<br />
−<br />
+<br />
Z<br />
Z<br />
1<br />
1<br />
=<br />
K<br />
K<br />
a,<br />
1<br />
a,<br />
1<br />
−<br />
+<br />
K<br />
K<br />
a,<br />
2<br />
a,<br />
2<br />
Saturated soil, Ka=20~40 depending on density<br />
Water, Ka=81<br />
Change <strong>of</strong> impedance will cause<br />
reflection <strong>of</strong> EM wave<br />
Air<br />
Water<br />
Sediment<br />
<strong>TDR</strong> sensor <strong>for</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong> scour<br />
monitoring