Subventions et des contributions :

Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier. (2017-2018 à 2018-2019)

In Canada, the deficit to fix existing infrastructure is increasing at an alarming rate. Some estimates put thex000D
deficit to fix bridges alone at $8 billion. This project will aim at developing an innovative Non-destructivex000D
techniques for condition assessment of deteriorating structures such as parking garages and bridge decks and tox000D
determine the delamination growth rate when repaired using a repair material. Further, this project aims atx000D
evaluating the bond strength of the repaired material, develop an autonomous, in-situ, and non-contactx000D
multipurpose rig that will consist of different types of NDT equipment. The rig will gather real-time data andx000D
simultaneously marks (using different colors) on the structure, being examined, which are outside thex000D
predetermined limit. It is strongly believed that the findings of this project will help RJC on various futurex000D
projects. Specifically, this project will help quantify the remaining service life of structures and assist owners inx000D
determining the intervention time for repair or structural retrofit. Thus, resulting in huge tax dollar savings andx000D
infrastructure safety improvement. Also, lead to the development of both a greater understanding of the spreadx000D
of corrosion, as well as the refinement of rapid assessment techniques, which is essential for not only publicx000D
safety but also public spending. With the ability to conservatively predict the spread of corrosion andx000D
delamination, timelines can be determined when assessing the risk and costs associated with delaying repair.x000D
Rapid assessment will also lower the costs to perform the assessments, allowing for existing budgets tox000D
accommodate more testing.