Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2
Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2
Handbook for Bridge Inspections - TSP2
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4.1 .5 Inspection Tools <strong>for</strong> Special Inspection<br />
In addition to the equipment described <strong>for</strong> major inspection, the<br />
special inspection may require eq uipment to carry out material<br />
examinations to veri fy cause and degree of damage. Tllis equipment<br />
is:<br />
Equipment - Special<br />
Inspectio n<br />
• Un iversal instrument fo r electrochemical potential and resistan<br />
ce mappmg<br />
• Device <strong>for</strong> con tro l of surface treatment (Measuring thickness,<br />
bond, etc.)<br />
• Concrete core drill<br />
• Magnetic powder eq uipment<br />
• Ultrasonic equipment<br />
• X- ray equipment.<br />
The use of special inspection equipment often requires<br />
special skil ls or certifica tes, thus qualified inspectors must be hired<br />
from specialist or certifying agencies. Ref. also chapter 7 -<br />
"Surveys, Materials Tests and Instrumentation".<br />
4.1.6 Inspection Too ls <strong>for</strong> Major Underwater<br />
Inspection<br />
The diver has to use diving equipment in accordance with national<br />
regulations.<br />
To carry out the major inspection<br />
under water may require:<br />
Equipment - Unde rwat er<br />
Inspectio n<br />
• Camera <strong>for</strong> under water use<br />
• Video recorder <strong>for</strong><br />
under water<br />
use<br />
• Ranging rods<br />
• 50111 tape<br />
measure, nylon<br />
• Folding ruler<br />
• Levell ing<br />
equipment<br />
Figure 4. 1-6 Eqllipmelll<strong>for</strong> Major Illspectioll Vllder IfI(lter<br />
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