fatigue growth sensor (fgs) system for bridge inspections
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Non Invasive Technologies, IncNon Invasive Technologies, Inc
More Than a Billion$ of Potential Savings inMore Than a Billion$ of Potential Savings inthe US Alone Using the EFS Technologythe US Alone Using the EFS Technology
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State of BridgesState of BridgesReport by theReport by theFederalFederalHighway AdministrationHighway Administration
The continuedThe continued economic strengtheconomic strength and growth of the Unitedand growth of the UnitedStates is intimately linked to theStates is intimately linked to the strength and reliabilitystrength and reliability ofof
our highways andour highways and bridges.bridges.
The American public is experiencing the effects of an agingThe American public is experiencing the effects of an agingand deteriorating highway system.and deteriorating highway system.
IncreasedIncreased delay, discomfort, and congestion,delay, discomfort, and congestion, along withalong with
reductions in safety and servicereductions in safety and service,, are frequent.are frequent.
Highway agencies are struggling to cope with the increasingHighway agencies are struggling to cope with the increasingdemands on their highways, anddemands on their highways, and deteriorating bridges aredeteriorating bridges arebecoming more severe choke points in the system.becoming more severe choke points in the system.
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State of BridgesState of Bridges
US bridgesUS bridges 25%25% of the US bridges areof the US bridges arestructurally deficient or functionally obsolete,structurally deficient or functionally obsolete,
according to the Federal government.according to the Federal government.
Average design life of a bridge is 50 years;Average design life of a bridge is 50 years;
average age of U S bridges is currently greateraverage age of U S bridges is currently greater
than 50 yearsthan 50 years older in Europe.older in Europe.
One bridge fails each week in the U.S.One bridge fails each week in the U.S. closure orclosure orcollapse.collapse.
Leads to increased congestion and subsequentLeads to increased congestion and subsequent
pollution, economic losses, and loss of life.pollution, economic losses, and loss of life.
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Minnesota Bridge CollapseMinnesota Bridge Collapse(August 2007)(August 2007)
Fatigue cracking oneFatigue cracking oneof the leadingof the leadingsuspected causes ofsuspected causes ofthe failure.the failure.
Bringing the agingBringing the aginginfrastructure probleminfrastructure problemto the forefront.to the forefront.
Congress debatingCongress debating
how to act to protecthow to act to protectthe public.the public.
Possibility to mandatePossibility to mandatespecific technologiesspecific technologiesfor various bridgefor various bridge
problems.problems.
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The Mianus River Bridge, CTThe Mianus River Bridge, CT
II--9595 Critical East CoastCritical East CoastInterstateInterstate
Interrupted commerce andInterrupted commerce and
transportation for months.transportation for months.
Had been inspectedHad been inspected
one week prior.one week prior.
Collapse killed threeCollapse killed threeInjured dozensInjured dozens
Collapse ultimatelyCollapse ultimately
a result of a growinga result of a growing
fatigue crack.fatigue crack.
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The Mianus River Bridge, CTThe Mianus River Bridge, CT
II--9595 Critical East Coast InterstateCritical East Coast Interstate
Interrupted commerce and transportation forInterrupted commerce and transportation for
months.months.
Had been inspected one weekHad been inspected one week
prior.prior.
Collapse killed threeCollapse killed three Injured dozensInjured dozens
Collapse ultimately aCollapse ultimately a
result of aresult of a growing fatigue crackgrowing fatigue crack..
National TransportationNational TransportationSafety Board cited:Safety Board cited:
deficiencies in the State ofdeficiencies in the State ofConnecticut's bridge safetyConnecticut's bridge safetyinspection and bridgeinspection and bridge
maintenance program.maintenance program.
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The TechnologiesThe Technologies
The CHIPThe CHIP
The Fatigue Growth SensorThe Fatigue Growth Sensor
The existing technology that will be exploited by the company isThe existing technology that will be exploited by the company is
the Fatigue Growth Sensor (FGS). A second, complementarythe Fatigue Growth Sensor (FGS). A second, complementary
technology, the CHIP, is under development. Patents to protecttechnology, the CHIP, is under development. Patents to protect
both of these have been applied for to provide worldboth of these have been applied for to provide world--widewide
protection.protection.
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Over a Billion$ of Potential Savings in theOver a Billion$ of Potential Savings in theUS Alone Using the FGS TechnologyUS Alone Using the FGS Technology
Learn the status of the crack immediatelyLearn the status of the crack immediately
Learn the status of similar details on the bridgeLearn the status of similar details on the bridge
Prioritize repairsPrioritize repairs
Repair only what is neededRepair only what is needed
Verify the repair immediatelyVerify the repair immediately
Combined Process OptionsCombined Process Options TestTest
Drill stopDrill stop
Verify effectivenessVerify effectiveness
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Different from the OthersDifferent from the Others
Visual Inspection is most usedVisual Inspection is most usedinspection method.inspection method.
90%90%of cracks are missed, according toof cracks are missed, according tothe FHWA.the FHWA.
Other commonly used methods,Other commonly used methods,including eddy current and ultrasound,including eddy current and ultrasound,cannot find cracks as small as thosecannot find cracks as small as those FGSFGScan.can.
OnlyOnly FGSFGS findsfinds growinggrowing cracks; if acracks; if acrack is not growing, no signal iscrack is not growing, no signal is
produced.produced.
Thus, onlyThus, only FGSFGS can verify if a repairedcan verify if a repairedcrack is still growing or not.crack is still growing or not.
Not dependent on sound, signal to noiseNot dependent on sound, signal to noise
ratio not a problem.ratio not a problem.
The Other Methods:The Other Methods:
Eddy CurrentEddy Current
UltrasonicsUltrasonics
RadiographyRadiography
Magnetic ParticleMagnetic Particle
Dye PenetrantDye Penetrant
Acoustic EmissionAcoustic Emission
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FGSSystem BackgroundFGSSystem Background
The FGS system is a nondestructive fatigue crackThe FGS system is a nondestructive fatigue crackinspection system.inspection system.
FGS System includes: electrolyteFGS System includes: electrolyte--filled sensors, afilled sensors, aPotentiostat Data Link (PDL), an Access Point, and specialPotentiostat Data Link (PDL), an Access Point, and specialsoftware.software.
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The FGS SystemThe FGS System -- BackgroundBackground
Based on Univ. of Pennsylvania invention; developed in theBased on Univ. of Pennsylvania invention; developed in theearly 1990s, in part through sponsorship of the US Airearly 1990s, in part through sponsorship of the US AirForce.Force.
Internal and external verification (Rockwell Scientific);Internal and external verification (Rockwell Scientific);
Validation studies conducted in both laboratory and fieldValidation studies conducted in both laboratory and field(including the AAR FRA TTCI facility, and SIPS Program).(including the AAR FRA TTCI facility, and SIPS Program).
Can detect cracks as small as 0.001 in. in lab.Can detect cracks as small as 0.001 in. in lab.
Detects crack growth activity and crack growth precursors.Detects crack growth activity and crack growth precursors.
Adds significant value to all inspection and predictiveAdds significant value to all inspection and predictivemaintenance programsmaintenance programs
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Similar to an EKGSimilar to an EKG
Like an EKG:Like an EKG:
EKG (electrocardiogram)EKG (electrocardiogram) -- a test that records thea test that records theelectrical activity of the heart, shows abnormal rhythms.electrical activity of the heart, shows abnormal rhythms.
FGSFGS The Fatigue Growth SensorThe Fatigue Growth Sensor
Constant voltage applied between structure andConstant voltage applied between structure andelectrodeelectrode
Current response due to mechanical loadingCurrent response due to mechanical loading --> FGS> FGSsignalsignal
Presence of a crack alters the current flowsPresence of a crack alters the current flows
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Normal EKG
Abnormal EKG
Normal FGS
Abnormal FGS
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Fundamentals of FGSFundamentals of FGS Uses passivation of the metallic surface to measureUses passivation of the metallic surface to measure
fatigue damage:fatigue damage:
Sensor polarizes area, creates passive film.Sensor polarizes area, creates passive film.
In growing cracks, cyclic loadingIn growing cracks, cyclic loadingbreaks down passive layer.breaks down passive layer.
MicroMicro--plasticity at crack tip changes amount of exposedplasticity at crack tip changes amount of exposed
metal.metal.
As new metal is exposed,As new metal is exposed,
new, additional passive filmnew, additional passive film
forms which changes FGSforms which changes FGS
signal.signal.
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The Differential FGS SetThe Differential FGS Set--upup
An FGS sensor array is applied to an areaAn FGS sensor array is applied to an area
of interest and crack detection occurs underof interest and crack detection occurs under
or around the sensor.or around the sensor.
The Crack Measurement Sensor (CM) isThe Crack Measurement Sensor (CM) is
placed over the tip of the crack. Theplaced over the tip of the crack. TheReference Sensor (R) is placed in the sameReference Sensor (R) is placed in the same
stress field, but where there is no crack.stress field, but where there is no crack.
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The FGS System HardwareThe FGS System Hardware
FGS SensorsFGS Sensors
Measurement & ReferenceMeasurement & Reference
Customizable size, shape, geometryCustomizable size, shape, geometry
PDL (Potentiostat Data Link).PDL (Potentiostat Data Link).
Precisely controls sensor array voltagePrecisely controls sensor array voltage
Measures the current flow for the two sensorsMeasures the current flow for the two sensors
(indicator of crack condition)(indicator of crack condition)
Controls Data Acquisition Rate and DataControls Data Acquisition Rate and DataCollection Times; Stores Data LocallyCollection Times; Stores Data Locally
Wireless and battery poweredWireless and battery powered
Access Point Access Point-- Transmits data from PDL to PCTransmits data from PDL to PC
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Surface PreparationSurface Preparation Sensor InstallationSensor Installation Hardware InstallationHardware Installation
Wireless Access PointWireless Access Point Data AcquisitionData Acquisition
Typical Bridge InstallationTypical Bridge Installation
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Example InstallationsExample Installations
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Basics of Data InterpretationBasics of Data Interpretation
DifferentialDifferential FGSFGS used.used. Comparison of CM and R Sensors.Comparison of CM and R Sensors.
Ratio of the CM sensor and R sensor data used as firstRatio of the CM sensor and R sensor data used as first
decision metricdecision metric --> Energy Ratio.> Energy Ratio.
Special software uses specially designed algorithm toSpecial software uses specially designed algorithm to
determine growth activity.determine growth activity.
Possible OutputPossible Output
No GrowthNo Growth
Microplasticity (Future Initiation)Microplasticity (Future Initiation)
Active GrowthActive Growth
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The FGS SystemThe FGS System -- SoftwareSoftware
Frequency content andFrequency content andmagnitude differencesmagnitude differencesindicate crack condition.indicate crack condition.
AlgorithmAlgorithm
preliminarilypreliminarilyindicates crackindicates crack
activity status.activity status.
Results = Energy RatioResults = Energy Ratio
No growth
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Predictive Capabilities:Predictive Capabilities:Threshold Lab VerificationsThreshold Lab Verifications
Controlled environmentControlled environment
Precise measurementsPrecise measurements
Dynamic InputDynamic Input
Theoretical comparisonsTheoretical comparisons
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Experimental SetupExperimental Setup
Crack
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Fatigue DataFatigue Data
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Crack Growth DataCrack Growth Data
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Laboratory Testing ProcedureLaboratory Testing Procedure
SpecimenSpecimen Polished and PrePolished and Pre--cracked.cracked.
Crack length measured on polished surface.Crack length measured on polished surface.
Loads are determined for DK below and above DKLoads are determined for DK below and above DKthththreshold.threshold.
Tests are conducted at each of the various DK forTests are conducted at each of the various DK for10 minutes and FGS data is collected.10 minutes and FGS data is collected.
Post data collection samples are fractured and thePost data collection samples are fractured and the
crack length measured.crack length measured.
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Fracture SurfaceFracture Surface
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FGS and Threshold Bridge LoadingFGS and Threshold Bridge Loading
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FGS and ThresholdFGS and Threshold
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Energy RatioEnergy Ratio
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Energy Ratio = Ratio of Areas Under Crack Measurement andEnergy Ratio = Ratio of Areas Under Crack Measurement andReference Measurement CurvesReference Measurement Curves
Energy Ratio = 1.16Energy Ratio = 1.16
((K = 2.54 ksi inK = 2.54 ksi in
Energy Ratio = 2.4Energy Ratio = 2.4
((K = 17.25 ksi inK = 17.25 ksi in
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Improving the Standard of CareImproving the Standard of Care Federal Highway AdministrationFederal Highway Administration --
Reliability of Visual InspectionReliability of Visual InspectionStudy of49 State DOT bridge inspectors.Study of49 State DOT bridge inspectors.
Multiple fatigue crack indications at multiple locationsMultiple fatigue crack indications at multiple locations
All at obviously fatigue sensitive locationsAll at obviously fatigue sensitive locations
Inspectors correctly identified the crack indications lessInspectors correctly identified the crack indications lessthan 10% of the time.than 10% of the time.
That means 90 out of every 100 fatigue cracks areThat means 90 out of every 100 fatigue cracks aremissed by conventional methodsmissed by conventional methods
Also repairs are being made 4 out of 5 times at areasAlso repairs are being made 4 out of 5 times at areaswhich do not require it (80% false positives).which do not require it (80% false positives).
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Frequency Domain OutputFrequency Domain Output
Location 1a: No Significant Activity, ER=1.3Location 1a: No Significant Activity, ER=1.3Typical Active SampleTypical Active Sample
Energy Ratio = 3.1Energy Ratio = 3.1
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Predictive information available for fatigue criticalPredictive information available for fatigue critical
locations.locations.
Integrate with FASTRAN II.Integrate with FASTRAN II.
Find hotspots in all structuresFind hotspots in all structures
Bridges, aircraft, offshore platforms, ships, shipping cranesBridges, aircraft, offshore platforms, ships, shipping cranes
FGS provides additional, more useful, moreFGS provides additional, more useful, more
accurate information for decisions.accurate information for decisions.
Almost immediate repair verification.Almost immediate repair verification.
ConclusionsConclusions
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Next Steps for Product ImprovementNext Steps for Product Improvement
Crack growth rate.Crack growth rate.
Localized stress excitation method.Localized stress excitation method.
Develop fracture mechanics methodology toDevelop fracture mechanics methodology totransfer FGS into FASTRAN based code.transfer FGS into FASTRAN based code.
Develop Long Life electrolyte.Develop Long Life electrolyte.
Evaluate Parameters for7075 AL.Evaluate Parameters for7075 AL. Polarizing voltagePolarizing voltage
Threshold correlation curvesThreshold correlation curves
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Approximate Inspection CostsApproximate Inspection Costs
Costs are based on number of areas to beCosts are based on number of areas to be
inspected.inspected.
Inspection crew can cover up to ten crackInspection crew can cover up to ten cracklocations in one shift, depending on ease oflocations in one shift, depending on ease of
access.access.
For a simple two span bridge cost will beFor a simple two span bridge cost will beapproximately US$15,000.approximately US$15,000.
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Many Hundreds ofMillions ofMany Hundreds ofMillions ofPotential Savings in the US AlonePotential Savings in the US Alone
Using the EFS TechnologyUsing the EFS Technology
Potential savings from deployment of the FGSPotential savings from deployment of the FGS
system was analyzed by one U.S. state to besystem was analyzed by one U.S. state to be
about $110M.about $110M.
Deficient bridges throughout the U.S. total aboutDeficient bridges throughout the U.S. total about
150,000 (out of the total number of bridges in US150,000 (out of the total number of bridges in US
which is about 600,000).which is about 600,000).
The $110M savings for that one states deficientThe $110M savings for that one states deficient
bridges, extrapolated to the total number ofbridges, extrapolated to the total number of
deficient bridges in the entire U.S., would bedeficient bridges in the entire U.S., would be
aboutabout $1.6Billion.
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ManagementManagement Robert M. Bernstein CEONIT Inc & CoRobert M. Bernstein CEONIT Inc & Co--Chairman NIT Inc & NIT BRChairman NIT Inc & NIT BR
S.A.S.A.
Leonard Berg, CEONIT R&D Inc & CoLeonard Berg, CEONIT R&D Inc & Co--Chairman, NIT Inc & NIT BRChairman, NIT Inc & NIT BR
S.A.S.A.
Brian Austin, President, NIT R&D IncBrian Austin, President, NIT R&D Inc
William Berks, Executive ViceWilliam Berks, Executive Vice--President NIT IncPresident NIT Inc
Eric Winkler, Executive Vice President and Director ofMarketingEric Winkler, Executive Vice President and Director ofMarketing
of R&Dof R&D
Steve Swearingen, Chief TechnologyOfficer, NIT R&D IncSteve Swearingen, Chief TechnologyOfficer, NIT R&D Inc
MontyMoshier Ph.D., Chief Technologist, NIT IncMontyMoshier Ph.D., Chief Technologist, NIT Inc
Lon T. Berg, Vice President NIT R&D Inc & TreasurerLon T. Berg, Vice President NIT R&D Inc & Treasurer
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