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Assessment of the Automation Algorithm for TDR Bridge - Ohio ...

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Sample results<br />

0.01<br />

0<br />

-0.01<br />

-0.02<br />

First derivative (only <strong>the</strong> section after <strong>the</strong> first peak point)<br />

-0.03<br />

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500<br />

Index <strong>of</strong> data points<br />

Voltage(V)<br />

0.5<br />

0<br />

-0.5<br />

-1<br />

Reflection points on <strong>the</strong> smoo<strong>the</strong>d wave<strong>for</strong>m<br />

-1.5<br />

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500<br />

Index <strong>of</strong> data points<br />

30<br />

Measured scour based on<br />

reflection detection<br />

<strong>TDR</strong> measured scour depth (cm)<br />

35 fine sand in tap water<br />

fine sand in 250ppm saline water<br />

1:1 line<br />

25<br />

20<br />

15<br />

10<br />

5<br />

0<br />

Reflection detection<br />

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35<br />

Measured scour depth (cm)<br />

51

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