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Technical Manual: Conduits through Embankment Dams (FEMA 484)

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Chapter 9—Inspection and Assessment of Conduit-Related ProblemsFigure 128.—A CCTV inspection camera-crawlerentering the downstream discharge portal of anoutlet works conduit.of the conduit surfaces. Video images aretransmitted from the camera to atelevision monitor, from which theoperator can view the conditions withinthe conduit. The video images arerecorded onto videotape (VHS) or DVDfor future evaluation and documentation.The operator can add voice narrative andtext captions or notations as theinspection progresses.CCTV inspection equipment was initiallyused for gas/oil and sewer pipelines.Over the last 10 to 15 years, CCTVFigure 129.—Camera-crawler used forCCTV inspection of conduits. Photocourtesy of Inuktun Services, Ltd.inspection has expanded into many applications, such as conduits. In that timeperiod, the robotic equipment used for CCTV inspection has changed significantly.The latest trend for equipment used in CCTV is for modular efficiency(interchangeable components), allowing greater versatility and a wider range ofapplications. The benefit of modular design is the reduction of added costs requiredfor “application-specific” equipment and “custom designs.”223

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