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Processed data from a new bridge deck surface. In the top panel, Processed data from a new bridge deck surface. In the top panel, Processed data from a new bridge deck surface. In the top panel, Processed data from a new bridge deck surface. In the top panel, red circles overlay the reinforcing steel reflection picks. The picks red circles overlay the reinforcing steel reflection picks. The picks red circles overlay the reinforcing steel reflection picks. The picks red circles overlay the reinforcing steel reflection picks. The picks are located automatically by the system software through an algo- are located automatically by the system software through an algo- are located automatically by the system software through an algo- are located automatically by the system software through an algo- rithm that searches for the peak of each hyperbolic reflection in rithm that searches for the peak of each hyperbolic reflection in rithm that searches for the peak of each hyperbolic reflection in rithm that searches for the peak of each hyperbolic reflection in the data. In the bottom panel, horizontal position and depth to top the data. In the bottom panel, horizontal position and depth to top the data. In the bottom panel, horizontal position and depth to top the data. In the bottom panel, horizontal position and depth to top of rebar are displayed with the results output to ASCII database. of rebar are displayed with the results output to ASCII database. of rebar are displayed with the results output to ASCII database. of rebar are displayed with the results output to ASCII database. Early GPR Developments at NHDOT Early GPR Developments at NHDOT Early GPR Developments at NHDOT Early GPR Developments at NHDOT NETC Study (1986 NETC Study (1986 NETC Study (1986 NETC Study (1986 - - - 90) 90) 90) 90) - - - MIT/UNH MIT/UNH MIT/UNH MIT/UNH NHDOT SPR Study (1990 NHDOT SPR Study (1990 NHDOT SPR Study (1990 NHDOT SPR Study (1990- - -91) 91) 91) 91) - - - Infrasense, Inc. Infrasense, Inc. Infrasense, Inc. Infrasense, Inc. 44 Interstate Bridge Decks Surveyed 44 Interstate Bridge Decks Surveyed 44 Interstate Bridge Decks Surveyed 44 Interstate Bridge Decks Surveyed Horn (air Horn (air Horn (air Horn (air- - -coupled) Antenna coupled) Antenna coupled) Antenna coupled) Antenna 1998 Rehabilitation of I 1998 Rehabilitation of I 1998 Rehabilitation of I 1998 Rehabilitation of I- - -89 Bridge/Connecticut 89 Bridge/Connecticut 89 Bridge/Connecticut 89 Bridge/Connecticut River River River River Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI) Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI) Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI) Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI) of Salem, NH of Salem, NH of Salem, NH of Salem, NH Air and Ground Air and Ground Air and Ground Air and Ground- - -Coupled GPR Used to Coupled GPR Used to Coupled GPR Used to Coupled GPR Used to delineate expected repair areas. delineate expected repair areas. delineate expected repair areas. delineate expected repair areas. Underside inspection and chloride Underside inspection and chloride Underside inspection and chloride Underside inspection and chloride content tests used to confirm content tests used to confirm content tests used to confirm content tests used to confirm thresholds thresholds thresholds thresholds Compared to actual locations requiring Compared to actual locations requiring Compared to actual locations requiring Compared to actual locations requiring repair as determined by sounding repair as determined by sounding repair as determined by sounding repair as determined by sounding Later Developments Later Developments Later Developments Later Developments Multi Multi Multi Multi- - -antenna arrays allow for lanes to be surveyed in antenna arrays allow for lanes to be surveyed in antenna arrays allow for lanes to be surveyed in antenna arrays allow for lanes to be surveyed in a single pass a single pass a single pass a single pass GPR compared favorably with corrosion potential data GPR compared favorably with corrosion potential data GPR compared favorably with corrosion potential data GPR compared favorably with corrosion potential data on 4 bridges in Thornton/Woodstock in 1999 without the on 4 bridges in Thornton/Woodstock in 1999 without the on 4 bridges in Thornton/Woodstock in 1999 without the on 4 bridges in Thornton/Woodstock in 1999 without the need for any destructive testing need for any destructive testing need for any destructive testing need for any destructive testing GPR technology continues to improve GPR technology continues to improve GPR technology continues to improve GPR technology continues to improve Very Effective at estimating “Percent Deteriorated Area” Very Effective at estimating “Percent Deteriorated Area” Very Effective at estimating “Percent Deteriorated Area” Very Effective at estimating “Percent Deteriorated Area” but not able to identify actual locations of deterioration but not able to identify actual locations of deterioration but not able to identify actual locations of deterioration but not able to identify actual locations of deterioration GSSI Model 5100, 1.5 GHz GSSI Model 5100, 1.5 GHz GSSI Model 5100, 1.5 GHz GSSI Model 5100, 1.5 GHz Antenna Deployment Antenna Deployment Antenna Deployment Antenna Deployment Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration RESULTS: RESULTS: RESULTS: RESULTS: This project demonstrated that repair decisions can This project demonstrated that repair decisions can This project demonstrated that repair decisions can This project demonstrated that repair decisions can be be be be made made made made effectively using high effectively using high effectively using high effectively using high- - -resolution, GPR resolution, GPR resolution, GPR resolution, GPR evaluations supported by limited destructive testing evaluations supported by limited destructive testing evaluations supported by limited destructive testing evaluations supported by limited destructive testing Study enables GSSI and NHDOT to refine predictions in Study enables GSSI and NHDOT to refine predictions in Study enables GSSI and NHDOT to refine predictions in Study enables GSSI and NHDOT to refine predictions in the future the future the future the future GPR identified deteriorated areas, but did not GPR identified deteriorated areas, but did not GPR identified deteriorated areas, but did not GPR identified deteriorated areas, but did not differentiate between different deterioration differentiate between different deterioration differentiate between different deterioration differentiate between different deterioration mechanisms mechanisms mechanisms mechanisms NHDOT QC/QA SPECIFIC NHDOT QC/QA SPECIFIC NHDOT QC/QA SPECIFIC NHDOT QC/QA SPECIFICATION FOR BRIDGE DECKS ATION FOR BRIDGE DECKS ATION FOR BRIDGE DECKS ATION FOR BRIDGE DECKS Applies to All New Bridge Decks Applies to All New Bridge Decks Applies to All New Bridge Decks Applies to All New Bridge Decks Based on Random Sampling and Statistical Analysis Based on Random Sampling and Statistical Analysis Based on Random Sampling and Statistical Analysis Based on Random Sampling and Statistical Analysis Contractor’s Payment Based on Measured Quality of Deck Concrete Contractor’s Payment Based on Measured Quality of Deck Concrete Contractor’s Payment Based on Measured Quality of Deck Concrete Contractor’s Payment Based on Measured Quality of Deck Concrete Air Content, W/C Ratio, Permeability, Air Content, W/C Ratio, Permeability, Air Content, W/C Ratio, Permeability, Air Content, W/C Ratio, Permeability, Strength, and Strength, and Strength, and Strength, and C C C ONCRETE ONCRETE ONCRETE ONCRETE C C C C OVER OVER OVER OVER FHWA PRIORITY TECHNO FHWA PRIORITY TECHNO FHWA PRIORITY TECHNO FHWA PRIORITY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM LOGY PROGRAM LOGY PROGRAM LOGY PROGRAM - - - 1997 1997 1997 1997 Grant for NHDOT to purchase & evaluate GPR for this Application Grant for NHDOT to purchase & evaluate GPR for this Application Grant for NHDOT to purchase & evaluate GPR for this Application Grant for NHDOT to purchase & evaluate GPR for this Application GSSI, Inc. supplied equipment and contributed development costs for GSSI, Inc. supplied equipment and contributed development costs for GSSI, Inc. supplied equipment and contributed development costs for GSSI, Inc. supplied equipment and contributed development costs for software and hardware enhancements software and hardware enhancements software and hardware enhancements software and hardware enhancements Second unit purchased with SPR funds at conclusion of study Second unit purchased with SPR funds at conclusion of study Second unit purchased with SPR funds at conclusion of study Second unit purchased with SPR funds at conclusion of study GOALS OF NHDOT STUDY: GOALS OF NHDOT STUDY: GOALS OF NHDOT STUDY: GOALS OF NHDOT STUDY: Measure the Correlation Between Radar Results and Actual Measure the Correlation Between Radar Results and Actual Measure the Correlation Between Radar Results and Actual Measure the Correlation Between Radar Results and Actual Measured Depths Measured Depths Measured Depths Measured Depths Determine the Accuracy and Repeatability of the Radar Unit Determine the Accuracy and Repeatability of the Radar Unit Determine the Accuracy and Repeatability of the Radar Unit Determine the Accuracy and Repeatability of the Radar Unit Compare Results to those of Compare Results to those of Compare Results to those of Compare Results to those of Existing Hand Held Units Existing Hand Held Units Existing Hand Held Units Existing Hand Held Units Build Confidence and Build Confidence and Build Confidence and Build Confidence and Document Results Document Results Document Results Document Results RESULTS: RESULTS: RESULTS: RESULTS: Individual GPR predictions were accurate in all cases to within Individual GPR predictions were accurate in all cases to within Individual GPR predictions were accurate in all cases to within Individual GPR predictions were accurate in all cases to within 5.1 mm of actual 5.1 mm of actual 5.1 mm of actual 5.1 mm of actual measured measured measured measured cover depths. With increased technician cover depths. With increased technician cover depths. With increased technician cover depths. With increased technician experience, the accuracy later in the study improved to within experience, the accuracy later in the study improved to within experience, the accuracy later in the study improved to within experience, the accuracy later in the study improved to within 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm GPR predictions correlated to the actual measured cover depths with GPR predictions correlated to the actual measured cover depths with GPR predictions correlated to the actual measured cover depths with GPR predictions correlated to the actual measured cover depths with a correlation coefficient of 0.98 and a a correlation coefficient of 0.98 and a a correlation coefficient of 0.98 and a a correlation coefficient of 0.98 and a standard error of estimate of 2.2 mm standard error of estimate of 2.2 mm standard error of estimate of 2.2 mm standard error of estimate of 2.2 mm The Department’s QC/QA specification The Department’s QC/QA specification The Department’s QC/QA specification The Department’s QC/QA specification was easily adapted to the use of GPR was easily adapted to the use of GPR was easily adapted to the use of GPR was easily adapted to the use of GPR as a concrete cover measuring device. as a concrete cover measuring device. as a concrete cover measuring device. as a concrete cover measuring device. The Department has now fully The Department has now fully The Department has now fully The Department has now fully implemented this technology implemented this technology implemented this technology implemented this technology GPR Prediction vs. Actual Measured Depth y = 0.95x + 3.97 R 2 = 0.96 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 100.0 120.0 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0 100.0 120.0 GPR Prediction (mm) Actual Measured Depth (mm) GPR unit fully assembled & being towed GPR unit fully assembled & being towed GPR unit fully assembled & being towed GPR unit fully assembled & being towed over the ground surface over the ground surface over the ground surface over the ground surface GPR profile between test borings GPR profile between test borings GPR profile between test borings GPR profile between test borings 100 MHz Antenna 100 MHz Antenna 100 MHz Antenna 100 MHz Antenna 500 MHz Antenna 500 MHz Antenna 500 MHz Antenna 500 MHz Antenna Radar Control Unit Radar Control Unit Radar Control Unit Radar Control Unit Laptop Computer Laptop Computer Laptop Computer Laptop Computer G G G G G G ROUND ROUND ROUND ROUND ROUND ROUND ROUND ROUND - - - - - - P P P P P P ENETRATING ENETRATING ENETRATING ENETRATING ENETRATING ENETRATING ENETRATING ENETRATING R R R R R R R R ADAR ADAR ADAR ADAR ADAR ADAR ADAR ADAR (GPR) A (GPR) A (GPR) A (GPR) A (GPR) A (GPR) A (GPR) A (GPR) A PPLICATIONS PPLICATIONS PPLICATIONS PPLICATIONS PPLICATIONS PPLICATIONS PPLICATIONS PPLICATIONS A A A A A A T T T T T T NHDOT NHDOT NHDOT NHDOT NHDOT NHDOT NHDOT NHDOT GPR 101 GPR 101 GPR 101 GPR 101 GPR 101 GPR 101 GPR 101 GPR 101 BASIC RADAR CONCEPTS BASIC RADAR CONCEPTS BASIC RADAR CONCEPTS BASIC RADAR CONCEPTS BASIC RADAR CONCEPTS BASIC RADAR CONCEPTS BASIC RADAR CONCEPTS BASIC RADAR CONCEPTS RA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA dio dio dio dio dio dio dio dio D D D D D D etecting etecting etecting etecting etecting etecting etecting etecting A A A A A A nd nd nd nd nd nd nd nd R R R R R R anging anging anging anging anging anging anging anging Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency electromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurface electromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurface electromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurface electromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurface electromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurface electromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurface electromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurface electromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurface Some waves are reflected back Some waves are reflected back Some waves are reflected back Some waves are reflected back Some waves are reflected back Some waves are reflected back Some waves are reflected back Some waves are reflected back speed and speed and speed and speed and speed and speed and speed and speed and amplitude of the reflection amplitude of the reflection amplitude of the reflection amplitude of the reflection amplitude of the reflection amplitude of the reflection amplitude of the reflection amplitude of the reflection is is is is related to the related to the related to the related to the related to the related to the related to the related to the characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface materials materials materials materials materials materials materials materials Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety of geological, engineering, environmental and of geological, engineering, environmental and of geological, engineering, environmental and of geological, engineering, environmental and of geological, engineering, environmental and of geological, engineering, environmental and of geological, engineering, environmental and of geological, engineering, environmental and archaeological applications archaeological applications archaeological applications archaeological applications archaeological applications archaeological applications archaeological applications archaeological applications Groundwater, bedrock, soil Groundwater, bedrock, soil Groundwater, bedrock, soil Groundwater, bedrock, soil boundary, UST, utilities, boundary, UST, utilities, boundary, UST, utilities, boundary, UST, utilities, rebar, voids, artifacts, etc. rebar, voids, artifacts, etc. rebar, voids, artifacts, etc. rebar, voids, artifacts, etc. Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR GPR for Concrete Cover Determination GPR for Concrete Cover Determination GPR for Concrete Cover Determination GPR for Concrete Cover Determination GPR for Concrete Cover Determination GPR for Concrete Cover Determination GPR for Concrete Cover Determination GPR for Concrete Cover Determination Bridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPR Bridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPR Bridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPR Bridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPR Bridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPR Bridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPR Bridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPR Bridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPR RESULTS: RESULTS: RESULTS: RESULTS: STRENGTHS of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY: STRENGTHS of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY: STRENGTHS of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY: STRENGTHS of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY: One or two people can collect information in a minimal amount of time One or two people can collect information in a minimal amount of time One or two people can collect information in a minimal amount of time One or two people can collect information in a minimal amount of time Equipment set Equipment set Equipment set Equipment set- - -up is relatively simple and depending upon the existing ground surface, minimal up is relatively simple and depending upon the existing ground surface, minimal up is relatively simple and depending upon the existing ground surface, minimal up is relatively simple and depending upon the existing ground surface, minimal preparation is needed preparation is needed preparation is needed preparation is needed Buried utilities do not need to be located because GPR is non Buried utilities do not need to be located because GPR is non Buried utilities do not need to be located because GPR is non Buried utilities do not need to be located because GPR is non- - -destructive destructive destructive destructive The radar unit can be used at locations where a conventional drill rig could not or would have The radar unit can be used at locations where a conventional drill rig could not or would have The radar unit can be used at locations where a conventional drill rig could not or would have The radar unit can be used at locations where a conventional drill rig could not or would have extreme difficulty accessing extreme difficulty accessing extreme difficulty accessing extreme difficulty accessing The subsurface information collected through GPR is continuous, so a complete profile can be The subsurface information collected through GPR is continuous, so a complete profile can be The subsurface information collected through GPR is continuous, so a complete profile can be The subsurface information collected through GPR is continuous, so a complete profile can be obtained as compared to test borings where only point information is obtained. obtained as compared to test borings where only point information is obtained. obtained as compared to test borings where only point information is obtained. obtained as compared to test borings where only point information is obtained. WEAKNESSES of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY: WEAKNESSES of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY: WEAKNESSES of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY: WEAKNESSES of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY: A path must be cleared to operate the radar unit in thickly wooded areas A path must be cleared to operate the radar unit in thickly wooded areas A path must be cleared to operate the radar unit in thickly wooded areas A path must be cleared to operate the radar unit in thickly wooded areas Highly conductive soil types will absorb the radar signal, leaving little reflected energy for the Highly conductive soil types will absorb the radar signal, leaving little reflected energy for the Highly conductive soil types will absorb the radar signal, leaving little reflected energy for the Highly conductive soil types will absorb the radar signal, leaving little reflected energy for the receiver to detect receiver to detect receiver to detect receiver to detect During winter operations, cold temperatures will reduce battery life and road salt will attenuate During winter operations, cold temperatures will reduce battery life and road salt will attenuate During winter operations, cold temperatures will reduce battery life and road salt will attenuate During winter operations, cold temperatures will reduce battery life and road salt will attenuate the radar signal the radar signal the radar signal the radar signal It was uncommon to detect greater than two soil boundary layers because highly conductive or It was uncommon to detect greater than two soil boundary layers because highly conductive or It was uncommon to detect greater than two soil boundary layers because highly conductive or It was uncommon to detect greater than two soil boundary layers because highly conductive or very thick soil layers are often located at or just below the ground surface very thick soil layers are often located at or just below the ground surface very thick soil layers are often located at or just below the ground surface very thick soil layers are often located at or just below the ground surface Experience is required to recognize equipment limitations and effectively interpret/apply results Experience is required to recognize equipment limitations and effectively interpret/apply results Experience is required to recognize equipment limitations and effectively interpret/apply results Experience is required to recognize equipment limitations and effectively interpret/apply results PROJECT SUMMARY: PROJECT SUMMARY: PROJECT SUMMARY: PROJECT SUMMARY: Research was conducted in 2001 Research was conducted in 2001 Research was conducted in 2001 Research was conducted in 2001- - -2002 to learn how well GPR could supplement or replace 2002 to learn how well GPR could supplement or replace 2002 to learn how well GPR could supplement or replace 2002 to learn how well GPR could supplement or replace conventional test borings at different locations throughout New Hampshire. The objective of conventional test borings at different locations throughout New Hampshire. The objective of conventional test borings at different locations throughout New Hampshire. The objective of conventional test borings at different locations throughout New Hampshire. The objective of this study was to determine if GPR could: this study was to determine if GPR could: this study was to determine if GPR could: this study was to determine if GPR could: Distinguish between and accurately determine the depth to different soil layers Distinguish between and accurately determine the depth to different soil layers Distinguish between and accurately determine the depth to different soil layers Distinguish between and accurately determine the depth to different soil layers Locate the surface of bedrock Locate the surface of bedrock Locate the surface of bedrock Locate the surface of bedrock Find and measure the extent of bedrock fractures and subsurface voids Find and measure the extent of bedrock fractures and subsurface voids Find and measure the extent of bedrock fractures and subsurface voids Find and measure the extent of bedrock fractures and subsurface voids Map river bottom profiles Map river bottom profiles Map river bottom profiles Map river bottom profiles GSSI Multi GSSI Multi GSSI Multi GSSI Multi- - -Antenna Antenna Antenna Antenna Array Array Array Array PROBLEM: PROBLEM: PROBLEM: PROBLEM: An accurate, repeatable method of measuring An accurate, repeatable method of measuring An accurate, repeatable method of measuring An accurate, repeatable method of measuring concrete cover was needed. concrete cover was needed. concrete cover was needed. concrete cover was needed. These are just These are just some of the some of the applications applications for GPR ! for GPR ! ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: BRIDGE DECK CONDITION SURVEYS BRIDGE DECK CONDITION SURVEYS BRIDGE DECK CONDITION SURVEYS BRIDGE DECK CONDITION SURVEYS NHDOT: NHDOT: NHDOT: NHDOT: Mark Whittemore, Chris Waszczuk, Earl Kingsbury, Alan Rawson, Jeff Allbright, Glenn Mark Whittemore, Chris Waszczuk, Earl Kingsbury, Alan Rawson, Jeff Allbright, Glenn Mark Whittemore, Chris Waszczuk, Earl Kingsbury, Alan Rawson, Jeff Allbright, Glenn Mark Whittemore, Chris Waszczuk, Earl Kingsbury, Alan Rawson, Jeff Allbright, Glenn Roberts, Scott Leslie, Steve Drouin, Joe Constant, Alan Perkins, Bill Real, Mike Juranty Roberts, Scott Leslie, Steve Drouin, Joe Constant, Alan Perkins, Bill Real, Mike Juranty Roberts, Scott Leslie, Steve Drouin, Joe Constant, Alan Perkins, Bill Real, Mike Juranty Roberts, Scott Leslie, Steve Drouin, Joe Constant, Alan Perkins, Bill Real, Mike Juranty Also: Also: Also: Also: Francisco Romero (GSSI), Roger Roberts (GSSI), Ken Maser (Infrasense), Francisco Romero (GSSI), Roger Roberts (GSSI), Ken Maser (Infrasense), Francisco Romero (GSSI), Roger Roberts (GSSI), Ken Maser (Infrasense), Francisco Romero (GSSI), Roger Roberts (GSSI), Ken Maser (Infrasense), Dave Hall (FHWA), Dave Hall (FHWA), Dave Hall (FHWA), Dave Hall (FHWA), Moores Marine Construction Corp. Moores Marine Construction Corp. Moores Marine Construction Corp. Moores Marine Construction Corp. CONCRETE COVER DETERMINATION CONCRETE COVER DETERMINATION CONCRETE COVER DETERMINATION CONCRETE COVER DETERMINATION NHDOT: NHDOT: NHDOT: NHDOT: Jim Amrol, Glenn Roberts, Rick Lalumiere, Steve Jim Amrol, Glenn Roberts, Rick Lalumiere, Steve Jim Amrol, Glenn Roberts, Rick Lalumiere, Steve Jim Amrol, Glenn Roberts, Rick Lalumiere, Steve Drouin, Alan Perkins, Drouin, Alan Perkins, Drouin, Alan Perkins, Drouin, Alan Perkins, Also: Also: Also: Also: Roger Roberts (GSSI), Dave Hall (FHWA) Roger Roberts (GSSI), Dave Hall (FHWA) Roger Roberts (GSSI), Dave Hall (FHWA) Roger Roberts (GSSI), Dave Hall (FHWA) ENHANCING GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATION ENHANCING GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATION ENHANCING GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATION ENHANCING GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATION NHDOT: NHDOT: NHDOT: NHDOT: Marc Fish, Dick Lane, Doug Rogers, Scott Myers, John Soper, Marc Fish, Dick Lane, Doug Rogers, Scott Myers, John Soper, Marc Fish, Dick Lane, Doug Rogers, Scott Myers, John Soper, Marc Fish, Dick Lane, Doug Rogers, Scott Myers, John Soper, Ed Birckhead, Todd Belanger, Jimmy Pierce, Leon Fannion Ed Birckhead, Todd Belanger, Jimmy Pierce, Leon Fannion Ed Birckhead, Todd Belanger, Jimmy Pierce, Leon Fannion Ed Birckhead, Todd Belanger, Jimmy Pierce, Leon Fannion Also: Also: Also: Also: Mala Geoscience Mala Geoscience Mala Geoscience Mala Geoscience

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Processed data from a new bridge deck surface. In the top panel, Processed data from a new bridge deck surface. In the top panel, Processed data from a new bridge deck surface. In the top panel, Processed data from a new bridge deck surface. In the top panel, red circles overlay the reinforcing steel reflection picks. The picks red circles overlay the reinforcing steel reflection picks. The picks red circles overlay the reinforcing steel reflection picks. The picks red circles overlay the reinforcing steel reflection picks. The picks are located automatically by the system software through an algo-are located automatically by the system software through an algo-are located automatically by the system software through an algo-are located automatically by the system software through an algo-rithm that searches for the peak of each hyperbolic reflection in rithm that searches for the peak of each hyperbolic reflection in rithm that searches for the peak of each hyperbolic reflection in rithm that searches for the peak of each hyperbolic reflection in the data. In the bottom panel, horizontal position and depth to top the data. In the bottom panel, horizontal position and depth to top the data. In the bottom panel, horizontal position and depth to top the data. In the bottom panel, horizontal position and depth to top of rebar are displayed with the results output to ASCII database.of rebar are displayed with the results output to ASCII database.of rebar are displayed with the results output to ASCII database.of rebar are displayed with the results output to ASCII database.

Early GPR Developments at NHDOTEarly GPR Developments at NHDOTEarly GPR Developments at NHDOTEarly GPR Developments at NHDOT • NETC Study (1986 NETC Study (1986 NETC Study (1986 NETC Study (1986 ---- 90) 90) 90) 90) ---- MIT/UNH MIT/UNH MIT/UNH MIT/UNH • NHDOT SPR Study (1990NHDOT SPR Study (1990NHDOT SPR Study (1990NHDOT SPR Study (1990----91) 91) 91) 91) ---- Infrasense, Inc. Infrasense, Inc. Infrasense, Inc. Infrasense, Inc.

• 44 Interstate Bridge Decks Surveyed44 Interstate Bridge Decks Surveyed44 Interstate Bridge Decks Surveyed44 Interstate Bridge Decks Surveyed • Horn (airHorn (airHorn (airHorn (air----coupled) Antennacoupled) Antennacoupled) Antennacoupled) Antenna

1998 Rehabilitation of I1998 Rehabilitation of I1998 Rehabilitation of I1998 Rehabilitation of I----89 Bridge/Connecticut 89 Bridge/Connecticut 89 Bridge/Connecticut 89 Bridge/Connecticut RiverRiverRiverRiver

• Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI) Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI) Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI) Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI) of Salem, NHof Salem, NHof Salem, NHof Salem, NH

• Air and GroundAir and GroundAir and GroundAir and Ground----Coupled GPR Used to Coupled GPR Used to Coupled GPR Used to Coupled GPR Used to delineate expected repair areas. delineate expected repair areas. delineate expected repair areas. delineate expected repair areas. Underside inspection and chloride Underside inspection and chloride Underside inspection and chloride Underside inspection and chloride content tests used to conf irm content tests used to conf irm content tests used to conf irm content tests used to conf irm thresholdsthresholdsthresholdsthresholds

• Compared to actual locations requiring Compared to actual locations requiring Compared to actual locations requiring Compared to actual locations requiring repair as determined by soundingrepair as determined by soundingrepair as determined by soundingrepair as determined by sounding

Later DevelopmentsLater DevelopmentsLater DevelopmentsLater Developments • MultiMultiMultiMulti----antenna arrays allow for lanes to be surveyed in antenna arrays allow for lanes to be surveyed in antenna arrays allow for lanes to be surveyed in antenna arrays allow for lanes to be surveyed in

a single passa single passa single passa single pass • GPR compared favorably with corrosion potential data GPR compared favorably with corrosion potential data GPR compared favorably with corrosion potential data GPR compared favorably with corrosion potential data

on 4 bridges in Thornton/Woodstock in 1999 without the on 4 bridges in Thornton/Woodstock in 1999 without the on 4 bridges in Thornton/Woodstock in 1999 without the on 4 bridges in Thornton/Woodstock in 1999 without the need for any destructive testingneed for any destructive testingneed for any destructive testingneed for any destructive testing

• GPR technology continues to improveGPR technology continues to improveGPR technology continues to improveGPR technology continues to improve

Very Effective at estimating “Percent Deteriorated Area” Very Effective at estimating “Percent Deteriorated Area” Very Effective at estimating “Percent Deteriorated Area” Very Effective at estimating “Percent Deteriorated Area” but not able to identify actual locations of deterioration but not able to identify actual locations of deterioration but not able to identify actual locations of deterioration but not able to identify actual locations of deterioration

GSSI Model 5100, 1.5 GHz GSSI Model 5100, 1.5 GHz GSSI Model 5100, 1.5 GHz GSSI Model 5100, 1.5 GHz Antenna Deployment Antenna Deployment Antenna Deployment Antenna Deployment

Conf iguration Conf iguration Conf iguration Conf iguration

RESULTS:RESULTS:RESULTS:RESULTS: • This project demonstrated that repair decisions can This project demonstrated that repair decisions can This project demonstrated that repair decisions can This project demonstrated that repair decisions can

be be be be made made made made effectively using higheffectively using higheffectively using higheffectively using high----resolution, GPR resolution, GPR resolution, GPR resolution, GPR evaluations supported by limited destructive testing evaluations supported by limited destructive testing evaluations supported by limited destructive testing evaluations supported by limited destructive testing

• Study enables GSSI and NHDOT to ref ine predictions in Study enables GSSI and NHDOT to ref ine predictions in Study enables GSSI and NHDOT to ref ine predictions in Study enables GSSI and NHDOT to ref ine predictions in the futurethe futurethe futurethe future

• GPR identif ied deteriorated areas, but did not GPR identif ied deteriorated areas, but did not GPR identif ied deteriorated areas, but did not GPR identif ied deteriorated areas, but did not differentiate between different deterioration differentiate between different deterioration differentiate between different deterioration differentiate between different deterioration mechanisms mechanisms mechanisms mechanisms

NHDOT QC/QA SPECIFICNHDOT QC/QA SPECIFICNHDOT QC/QA SPECIFICNHDOT QC/QA SPECIFICATION FOR BRIDGE DECKSATION FOR BRIDGE DECKSATION FOR BRIDGE DECKSATION FOR BRIDGE DECKS • Applies to All New Bridge DecksApplies to All New Bridge DecksApplies to All New Bridge DecksApplies to All New Bridge Decks • Based on Random Sampling and Statistical AnalysisBased on Random Sampling and Statistical AnalysisBased on Random Sampling and Statistical AnalysisBased on Random Sampling and Statistical Analysis • Contractor’s Payment Based on Measured Quality of Deck ConcreteContractor’s Payment Based on Measured Quality of Deck ConcreteContractor’s Payment Based on Measured Quality of Deck ConcreteContractor’s Payment Based on Measured Quality of Deck Concrete

• Air Content, W/C Ratio, Permeability, Air Content, W/C Ratio, Permeability, Air Content, W/C Ratio, Permeability, Air Content, W/C Ratio, Permeability, Strength, and Strength, and Strength, and Strength, and CCCCONCRETEONCRETEONCRETEONCRETE C C C COVEROVEROVEROVER

FHWA PRIORITY TECHNOFHWA PRIORITY TECHNOFHWA PRIORITY TECHNOFHWA PRIORITY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM LOGY PROGRAM LOGY PROGRAM LOGY PROGRAM ---- 1997 1997 1997 1997 • Grant for NHDOT to purchase & evaluate GPR for this ApplicationGrant for NHDOT to purchase & evaluate GPR for this ApplicationGrant for NHDOT to purchase & evaluate GPR for this ApplicationGrant for NHDOT to purchase & evaluate GPR for this Application • GSSI, Inc. supplied equipment and contributed development costs for GSSI, Inc. supplied equipment and contributed development costs for GSSI, Inc. supplied equipment and contributed development costs for GSSI, Inc. supplied equipment and contributed development costs for

software and hardware enhancementssoftware and hardware enhancementssoftware and hardware enhancementssoftware and hardware enhancements • Second unit purchased with SPR funds at conclusion of studySecond unit purchased with SPR funds at conclusion of studySecond unit purchased with SPR funds at conclusion of studySecond unit purchased with SPR funds at conclusion of study

GOALS OF NHDOT STUDY:GOALS OF NHDOT STUDY:GOALS OF NHDOT STUDY:GOALS OF NHDOT STUDY: • Measure the Correlation Between Radar Results and Actual Measure the Correlation Between Radar Results and Actual Measure the Correlation Between Radar Results and Actual Measure the Correlation Between Radar Results and Actual

Measured DepthsMeasured DepthsMeasured DepthsMeasured Depths • Determine the Accuracy and Repeatability of the Radar UnitDetermine the Accuracy and Repeatability of the Radar UnitDetermine the Accuracy and Repeatability of the Radar UnitDetermine the Accuracy and Repeatability of the Radar Unit • Compare Results to those of Compare Results to those of Compare Results to those of Compare Results to those of

Existing Hand Held UnitsExisting Hand Held UnitsExisting Hand Held UnitsExisting Hand Held Units • Build Conf idence and Build Conf idence and Build Conf idence and Build Conf idence and

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RESULTS:RESULTS:RESULTS:RESULTS: • Individual GPR predictions were accurate in all cases to within Individual GPR predictions were accurate in all cases to within Individual GPR predictions were accurate in all cases to within Individual GPR predictions were accurate in all cases to within

5.1 mm of actual 5.1 mm of actual 5.1 mm of actual 5.1 mm of actual measured measured measured measured cover depths. With increased technician cover depths. With increased technician cover depths. With increased technician cover depths. With increased technician experience, the accuracy later in the study improved to within experience, the accuracy later in the study improved to within experience, the accuracy later in the study improved to within experience, the accuracy later in the study improved to within 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm

• GPR predictions correlated to the actual measured cover depths with GPR predictions correlated to the actual measured cover depths with GPR predictions correlated to the actual measured cover depths with GPR predictions correlated to the actual measured cover depths with a correlation coeff icient of 0.98 and a a correlation coeff icient of 0.98 and a a correlation coeff icient of 0.98 and a a correlation coeff icient of 0.98 and a standard error of estimate of 2.2 mmstandard error of estimate of 2.2 mmstandard error of estimate of 2.2 mmstandard error of estimate of 2.2 mm

• The Department’s QC/QA specif ication The Department’s QC/QA specif ication The Department’s QC/QA specif ication The Department’s QC/QA specif ication was easily adapted to the use of GPR was easily adapted to the use of GPR was easily adapted to the use of GPR was easily adapted to the use of GPR as a concrete cover measuring device. as a concrete cover measuring device. as a concrete cover measuring device. as a concrete cover measuring device. The Department has now fully The Department has now fully The Department has now fully The Department has now fully implemented this technologyimplemented this technologyimplemented this technologyimplemented this technology

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BASIC RADAR CONCEPTSBASIC RADAR CONCEPTSBASIC RADAR CONCEPTSBASIC RADAR CONCEPTSBASIC RADAR CONCEPTSBASIC RADAR CONCEPTSBASIC RADAR CONCEPTSBASIC RADAR CONCEPTS •• RARARARARARARARAdio dio dio dio dio dio dio dio DDDDDDDDetecting etecting etecting etecting etecting etecting etecting etecting AAAAAAAAnd nd nd nd nd nd nd nd RRRRRRRRanginganginganginganginganginganginganginganging •• Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency Transmitting antenna radiates high frequency

electromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurfaceelectromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurfaceelectromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurfaceelectromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurfaceelectromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurfaceelectromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurfaceelectromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurfaceelectromagnetic waves (pulses) into subsurface •• Some waves are reflected back Some waves are reflected back Some waves are reflected back Some waves are reflected back Some waves are reflected back Some waves are reflected back Some waves are reflected back Some waves are reflected back –––––––– speed and speed and speed and speed and speed and speed and speed and speed and

amplitude of the reflection amplitude of the reflection amplitude of the reflection amplitude of the reflection amplitude of the reflection amplitude of the reflection amplitude of the reflection amplitude of the reflection is is is is related to the related to the related to the related to the related to the related to the related to the related to the characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface characteristics and boundaries of the subsurface materialsmaterialsmaterialsmaterialsmaterialsmaterialsmaterialsmaterials

• Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety Radar provides a “subsurface window” for a variety of geological, engineering, environmental and of geological, engineering, environmental and of geological, engineering, environmental and of geological, engineering, environmental and of geological, engineering, environmental and of geological, engineering, environmental and of geological, engineering, environmental and of geological, engineering, environmental and

archaeological applications archaeological applications archaeological applications archaeological applications archaeological applications archaeological applications archaeological applications archaeological applications

Groundwater, bedrock, soil Groundwater, bedrock, soil Groundwater, bedrock, soil Groundwater, bedrock, soil boundary, UST, utilities, boundary, UST, utilities, boundary, UST, utilities, boundary, UST, utilities, rebar, voids, artifacts, etc.rebar, voids, artifacts, etc.rebar, voids, artifacts, etc.rebar, voids, artifacts, etc.

Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR Enhancing Geotechnical Information with GPR

GPR for Concrete Cover DeterminationGPR for Concrete Cover DeterminationGPR for Concrete Cover DeterminationGPR for Concrete Cover DeterminationGPR for Concrete Cover DeterminationGPR for Concrete Cover DeterminationGPR for Concrete Cover DeterminationGPR for Concrete Cover Determination Bridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPRBridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPRBridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPRBridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPRBridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPRBridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPRBridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPRBridge Deck Condition Surveys using GPR

RESULTS:RESULTS:RESULTS:RESULTS: STRENGTHS of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY:STRENGTHS of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY:STRENGTHS of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY:STRENGTHS of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY:

• One or two people can collect information in a minimal amount of timeOne or two people can collect information in a minimal amount of timeOne or two people can collect information in a minimal amount of timeOne or two people can collect information in a minimal amount of time • Equipment setEquipment setEquipment setEquipment set----up is relatively simple and depending upon the existing ground surface, minimal up is relatively simple and depending upon the existing ground surface, minimal up is relatively simple and depending upon the existing ground surface, minimal up is relatively simple and depending upon the existing ground surface, minimal

preparation is neededpreparation is neededpreparation is neededpreparation is needed • Buried utilities do not need to be located because GPR is nonBuried utilities do not need to be located because GPR is nonBuried utilities do not need to be located because GPR is nonBuried utilities do not need to be located because GPR is non----destructivedestructivedestructivedestructive • The radar unit can be used at locations where a conventional drill rig could not or would have The radar unit can be used at locations where a conventional drill rig could not or would have The radar unit can be used at locations where a conventional drill rig could not or would have The radar unit can be used at locations where a conventional drill rig could not or would have

extreme diff iculty accessingextreme diff iculty accessingextreme diff iculty accessingextreme diff iculty accessing • The subsurface information collected through GPR is continuous, so a complete prof ile can be The subsurface information collected through GPR is continuous, so a complete prof ile can be The subsurface information collected through GPR is continuous, so a complete prof ile can be The subsurface information collected through GPR is continuous, so a complete prof ile can be

obtained as compared to test borings where only point information is obtained. obtained as compared to test borings where only point information is obtained. obtained as compared to test borings where only point information is obtained. obtained as compared to test borings where only point information is obtained.

WEAKNESSES of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY:WEAKNESSES of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY:WEAKNESSES of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY:WEAKNESSES of GPR IDENTIFIED in this STUDY: • A path must be cleared to operate the radar unit in thickly wooded areasA path must be cleared to operate the radar unit in thickly wooded areasA path must be cleared to operate the radar unit in thickly wooded areasA path must be cleared to operate the radar unit in thickly wooded areas • Highly conductive soil types will absorb the radar signal, leaving little reflected energy for the Highly conductive soil types will absorb the radar signal, leaving little reflected energy for the Highly conductive soil types will absorb the radar signal, leaving little reflected energy for the Highly conductive soil types will absorb the radar signal, leaving little reflected energy for the

receiver to detectreceiver to detectreceiver to detectreceiver to detect • During winter operations, cold temperatures will reduce battery life and road salt will attenuate During winter operations, cold temperatures will reduce battery life and road salt will attenuate During winter operations, cold temperatures will reduce battery life and road salt will attenuate During winter operations, cold temperatures will reduce battery life and road salt will attenuate

the radar signal the radar signal the radar signal the radar signal • It was uncommon to detect greater than two soil boundary layers because highly conductive or It was uncommon to detect greater than two soil boundary layers because highly conductive or It was uncommon to detect greater than two soil boundary layers because highly conductive or It was uncommon to detect greater than two soil boundary layers because highly conductive or

very thick soil layers are often located at or just below the ground surfacevery thick soil layers are often located at or just below the ground surfacevery thick soil layers are often located at or just below the ground surfacevery thick soil layers are often located at or just below the ground surface • Experience is required to recognize equipment limitations and effectively interpret/apply resultsExperience is required to recognize equipment limitations and effectively interpret/apply resultsExperience is required to recognize equipment limitations and effectively interpret/apply resultsExperience is required to recognize equipment limitations and effectively interpret/apply results

PROJECT SUMMARY:PROJECT SUMMARY:PROJECT SUMMARY:PROJECT SUMMARY: Research was conducted in 2001Research was conducted in 2001Research was conducted in 2001Research was conducted in 2001----2002 to learn how well GPR could supplement or replace 2002 to learn how well GPR could supplement or replace 2002 to learn how well GPR could supplement or replace 2002 to learn how well GPR could supplement or replace conventional test borings at different locations throughout New Hampshire. The objective of conventional test borings at different locations throughout New Hampshire. The objective of conventional test borings at different locations throughout New Hampshire. The objective of conventional test borings at different locations throughout New Hampshire. The objective of this study was to determine if GPR could:this study was to determine if GPR could:this study was to determine if GPR could:this study was to determine if GPR could:

• Distinguish between and accurately determine the depth to different soil layersDistinguish between and accurately determine the depth to different soil layersDistinguish between and accurately determine the depth to different soil layersDistinguish between and accurately determine the depth to different soil layers • Locate the surface of bedrockLocate the surface of bedrockLocate the surface of bedrockLocate the surface of bedrock • Find and measure the extent of bedrock fractures and subsurface voidsFind and measure the extent of bedrock fractures and subsurface voidsFind and measure the extent of bedrock fractures and subsurface voidsFind and measure the extent of bedrock fractures and subsurface voids • Map river bottom prof ilesMap river bottom prof ilesMap river bottom prof ilesMap river bottom prof iles

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PROBLEM:PROBLEM:PROBLEM:PROBLEM: An accurate, repeatable method of measuring An accurate, repeatable method of measuring An accurate, repeatable method of measuring An accurate, repeatable method of measuring concrete cover was needed. concrete cover was needed. concrete cover was needed. concrete cover was needed.

These are just These are just some of thesome of the applications applications for GPR !for GPR !

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:

BRIDGE DECK CONDITION SURVEYSBRIDGE DECK CONDITION SURVEYSBRIDGE DECK CONDITION SURVEYSBRIDGE DECK CONDITION SURVEYS

NHDOT:NHDOT:NHDOT:NHDOT: Mark Whittemore, Chris Waszczuk, Earl Kingsbury, Alan Rawson, Jeff Allbright, Glenn Mark Whittemore, Chris Waszczuk, Earl Kingsbury, Alan Rawson, Jeff Allbright, Glenn Mark Whittemore, Chris Waszczuk, Earl Kingsbury, Alan Rawson, Jeff Allbright, Glenn Mark Whittemore, Chris Waszczuk, Earl Kingsbury, Alan Rawson, Jeff Allbright, Glenn Roberts, Scott Leslie, Steve Drouin, Joe Constant, Alan Perkins, Bill Real, Mike JurantyRoberts, Scott Leslie, Steve Drouin, Joe Constant, Alan Perkins, Bill Real, Mike JurantyRoberts, Scott Leslie, Steve Drouin, Joe Constant, Alan Perkins, Bill Real, Mike JurantyRoberts, Scott Leslie, Steve Drouin, Joe Constant, Alan Perkins, Bill Real, Mike Juranty Also:Also:Also:Also: Francisco Romero (GSSI), Roger Roberts (GSSI), Ken Maser (Infrasense), Francisco Romero (GSSI), Roger Roberts (GSSI), Ken Maser (Infrasense), Francisco Romero (GSSI), Roger Roberts (GSSI), Ken Maser (Infrasense), Francisco Romero (GSSI), Roger Roberts (GSSI), Ken Maser (Infrasense), Dave Hall (FHWA), Dave Hall (FHWA), Dave Hall (FHWA), Dave Hall (FHWA),

Moores Marine Construction Corp. Moores Marine Construction Corp. Moores Marine Construction Corp. Moores Marine Construction Corp.

CONCRETE COVER DETERMINATIONCONCRETE COVER DETERMINATIONCONCRETE COVER DETERMINATIONCONCRETE COVER DETERMINATION NHDOT:NHDOT:NHDOT:NHDOT: Jim Amrol, Glenn Roberts, Rick Lalumiere, Steve Jim Amrol, Glenn Roberts, Rick Lalumiere, Steve Jim Amrol, Glenn Roberts, Rick Lalumiere, Steve Jim Amrol, Glenn Roberts, Rick Lalumiere, Steve Drouin, Alan Perkins, Drouin, Alan Perkins, Drouin, Alan Perkins, Drouin, Alan Perkins, Also:Also:Also:Also: Roger Roberts (GSSI), Dave Hall (FHWA) Roger Roberts (GSSI), Dave Hall (FHWA) Roger Roberts (GSSI), Dave Hall (FHWA) Roger Roberts (GSSI), Dave Hall (FHWA)

ENHANCING GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATIONENHANCING GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATIONENHANCING GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATIONENHANCING GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATION

NHDOT:NHDOT:NHDOT:NHDOT: Marc Fish, Dick Lane, Doug Rogers, Scott Myers, John Soper, Marc Fish, Dick Lane, Doug Rogers, Scott Myers, John Soper, Marc Fish, Dick Lane, Doug Rogers, Scott Myers, John Soper, Marc Fish, Dick Lane, Doug Rogers, Scott Myers, John Soper, Ed Birckhead, Todd Belanger, Jimmy Pierce, Leon FannionEd Birckhead, Todd Belanger, Jimmy Pierce, Leon FannionEd Birckhead, Todd Belanger, Jimmy Pierce, Leon FannionEd Birckhead, Todd Belanger, Jimmy Pierce, Leon Fannion Also:Also:Also:Also: Mala Geoscience Mala Geoscience Mala Geoscience Mala Geoscience