Abstract The GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) conference in Hong Kong year 2016 marked
the 30th anniversary of the initial meeting in Tifton, Georgia, USA on 1986. The conference …

The non-destructive testing and diagnosis of transport infrastructures is essential because of
the need to protect these facilities for mobility, and for economic and social development …

NDT methods applicable to concrete bridges are reviewed. The methodology, advantages
and disadvantages along with up to date research on NDT methods are presented. Different …

The vast number of deteriorated bridge infrastructure highlights the importance of
implementing efficient and timely maintenance and rehabilitation strategies. Non-contact …

This paper provides an overview of the existing health monitoring and assessment methods
for masonry arch bridges. In addition, a novel “integrated” holistic non-destructive approach …

The development and application of nondestructive testing technology for prestressed
reinforced concrete structures in the field of infrastructure construction were summarized in …

This paper presents a case study regarding the cooperative use of non-destructive
contactless diagnostic investigations as a tool to aid and assist the degradation evaluation of …

Historical buildings, such as museums, are an important class of buildings because ancient
historical artefacts are collected and preserved in them. These buildings must be maintained …

Columns are one of the most usual supporting structures in a large number of cultural
heritage buildings. However, it is difficult to obtain accurate information about their inner …

The focus of this paper is to illustrate the importance of model calibration and in situ vibration
testing by comparing the finite element model predictions of the earthquake response of the …