This technical session offers a practical and insightful look into the tools and techniques used to assess bridges and heavy civil structures. Whether you're a graduate engineer building your foundation or a seasoned professional seeking to deepen your expertise, this talk will provide valuable knowledge and real-world context. Doug Readle will guide attendees through a range of non-destructive and intrusive testing methods, supported by practical demonstrations and case-based discussion.
Topics Include:
Non-Destructive Testing Methods:
- Ferroscanning / Cover Meter
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
- Pulse Echo
- Acoustic Emissions
Intrusive Testing & Sampling Techniques:
- Break-out & Window Sampling
- Half Cell Potential
- Chloride Sampling
- Coring for Strength Testing & Petrography
Integrated Structural Assessment:
- Combining techniques for comprehensive evaluation
- Practical considerations and limitations
- Case study insights
Speaker
Doug Readle, Technical Director, Inertia Consulting. A Civil/Structural Engineer working within the field of Bridge Inspection, Assessment and Design. Specialising in using software and technology to speed up and improve the quality of assessment and design calculations
The address is Inertia Consulting, Level 2 West, Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road, Derby DE1 3QT. Free parking is available on site.
Attendance is strictly limited and although free, must be pre-booked.
Any special dietary requirements should be sent to Robert.MossEng@gmail.com by the 2nd September