H.E.R.M.E.S. II
(High-Speed Electromagnetic Roadway Mapping and Evaluation System)
Contact
- Rosme Aguilar
Email: Rosme.Aguilar@dot.ca.gov
Project Advantages
- Quantitative and reliable condition assessment of deck delamination
- Penetration through asphalt layer
- Defect detection and location with a penetration depth up to 30 cm.
- 2D/3D imaging of the interior of the deck
- Collects data at highway speed
- Network of bridges can be evaluated quickly
Benefits
- Identifies bridge deck damage early and accurately
- Increase worker and traveling public safety
- Reduce capital outlay and maintenance cost
- Reduce labor
- Reduce traffic congestion
H.E.R.M.E.S. I Photos
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Sponsors
- Federal Highway Administration Research & Development of the HERMES II Bridge Inspector Project
- 25 State Departments of Transportation