PMSS Project Details

Project ID:	FHWA-PROJ-10-0008
Project Name:	Gusset-Plate Testing Program
Status:	Active
Contact:	Last Name: Boone First Name: Shane Telephone: 202-493-3064 E-mail: shane.boone@dot.gov
Organization:	Federal Highway Administration - Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC)
Office:	Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Team:	Infrastructure Management Team
Roadmap/Focus area(s):	Infrastructure Research and Technology Strategic Plan and Roadmap
Project Description:	The project will perform a literature search to identify nondestructive evaluation (NDE) systems suitable for gusset-plate inspection, and then procure these systems as necessary. Preliminary laboratory research will be performed to determine the capabilities and limitations of these nondestructive evaluation (NDE) systems on single plate configurations. Investigation into available technologies for nested configurations will be performed. Detailed inspection procedures will be outlined to use the advanced NDE systems and document the results to provide permanent digital records. Suitable systems will be deployed in the field as a demonstration. The results of the project will be incorporated into the Nondestructive Evaluation Web Manual. A detailed final report will be developed outlining the guidelines and the procedures for the use of the advanced NDE systems for inspection of gusset plates.
Laboratories:	Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Laboratory
Start Date:	February 8, 2010
End Date:	February 7, 2014
Funding Amount:	$344,415.00
FHWA Program Name:	Innovative Bridge Research and Deployment
Goals:	The key project objective is to enhance single and multi connection gusset-plate inspection capabilities beyond visual inspections by using advanced nondestructive evaluation (NDE) technologies, and providing a better understanding of the section losses due to corrosion by accurately measuring and determining the thickness of the gusset plates.
Project Type:	Onsite
Background Information:	Data not yet available
Test Methodology:	Analytical, Experimental, and Field Verification
Other Information:	Data not yet available
Partners:	, , ; Role(s): Southwest Research Institute; Role(s): Technical
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Fieldtest:	Data not yet available
Expected Benefits:	The expected benefit is improved safety through better inspection of gusset plates.
Deliverables:	1. Name: Web Manual Module Product Type(s): Training materials Description: The results from the project will be incorporated into the Web manual, in particular, in the section pertaining to gusset-plate inspections. Audiences: Bridge design professionals, Federal Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center staff, State highway agencies Secondary Audiences: 2. Name: Final Report on condition evaluation of gusset plates. Product Type(s): Techbrief Description: The deliverable is a detailed report outlining the guidelines and the procedures for the use of advanced nondestructive evaluation (NDE) systems for inspection of gusset plates. Audiences: Federal Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center staff, Bridge design professionals, State highway agencies Secondary Audiences:
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Project Findings:	Data not yet available
FHWA Topics:	Research/Technologies--Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) Roads and Bridges--Structures
TRT Terms:	Investigation of Structure Measurement Inspection Testing Equipment Infrastructure Research Bridges Gusset Plates
FHWA Disciplines:	Structures
Subject Areas:	Bridges and other structures