15.3.4 - Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
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What does GPR stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the type of waves it uses.
Name one feature GPR can detect.
💡 Hint: Consider what engineers need to find below the surface.
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What is the purpose of GPR?
💡 Hint: Think about what it does below surfaces.
Is GPR a destructive testing method?
💡 Hint: Remember the type of testing it is.
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Consider using GPR to assess an old bridge. Outline the steps you would take to conduct the inspection, explaining the rationale behind each step.
💡 Hint: Think about what preparations are needed before GPR can be effective.
Compare the effectiveness of GPR in detecting voids in different materials such as concrete and asphalt. Discuss its advantages and limitations.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of different materials when assessing GPR effectiveness.
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