Northwestern University developed copper-precipitation-hardened, high-performance weathering steel (NUCu 70W Steel) that is produced by hot rolling after casting and then air-cooling. Due to simple processing the steel is fabricated at lower cost than competing high-performance steels that require quench and tempering. NUCu 70W steel can be easily welded without pre-...
This brochure contains information on the NUCu Steel ASTM A-710 Grade B project published at Northwestern University's Infrastructure Technology Institute with the support of the Illinois Department of Transportation. The brochure includes further explanation to Current and Potential Applications, Chemical Composition and Steel Processing, Mechanical and Fracture Properties, Corrosion, Welding,...
Northwestern University developed copper-precipitation-hardened, high-performance weathering steel (NUCu 70W Steel) that is produced by hot rolling after casting and then air-cooling. Due to simple processing the steel is fabricated at lower cost than competing high-performance steels that require quench and tempering. NUCu 70W steel can be easily welded without pre-...
Experimental Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) data obtained from the field are compared with numerical simulations using a finite-difference solution of the transmission line equations. The model simulates transmission of a voltage pulse along a lossy coaxial cable where deformities on the cable, such as crimps and shears, are represented by...
This presentation is intended to provide background on the principles involved in geotechnical and infrastructure applications of Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR). TDR is basically radar in which a voltage pulse is launched along a coaxial cable. A reflection of the voltage pulse occurs at every location where the cable is...
Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) is a versatile technology amenable to a variety of measurements and nondestructive monitoring of infrastructure conditions. It can be utilized to monitor deformation of soil/rock and structures, monitor changes in fluid levels, and monitor water content of soils. Furthermore, this monitoring can be automated using systems...
Two longwall coalmine panels were mined at a depth of approximately 156 m (510 ft) beneath I-70 east of Washington, Pennsylvania such that it crossed the width of one panel at two locations. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDoT) assumed responsibility for real time monitoring of both ground deformation and...
This paper reviews the new field of geo-measurement with metallic cable time domain reflectometry (TDR) for surveillance of transportation facilities. TDR is radar in a coaxial cable, and is especially advantageous for remote monitoring because of its inherently digital nature. Advances can be separated into those that leverage use of...