Ground Penetrating Radar Method Research Articles

Method for extracting temperature distribution characteristics of municipal asphalt pavement construction in high-temperature weather under compaction quality constraint

ABSTRACT In order to improve the temperature detection ability of municipal asphalt pavement in high-temperature weather, a method to extract the temperature distribution characteristics of municipal asphalt pavement in high-temperature weather under the constraint of compaction quality was proposed. Using a digital image system, laser profiler, and ground penetrating radar system, collect construction temperature data of urban asphalt pavement under the constraints of compaction quality under high-temperature weather conditions, and use time series analysis to reconstruct the data. Combined with the nondestructive detection method of ground penetrating radar, the echo analysis model of temperature information is established, and the characteristics of temperature distribution are reconstructed using the spectral analysis method. The time–frequency transformation method is used to transform the time series of construction temperature under the constraint of compaction quality. The discrete signal window method was used to analyse the temperature characteristics of construction. According to the characteristic state monitoring, the temperature distribution characteristics are extracted. The test results show that the method is reliable in extracting the temperature distribution characteristics of municipal asphalt pavement construction under high-temperature weather and improves the real-time monitoring capability of asphalt pavement temperature.

Wykorzystanie metody radaru penetrującego grunt w badaniu gleby zanieczyszczonej węglowodorami w obszarze Navodari - Rumunia

Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is a very useful geophysical method for use in hydrogeologic and near-surface mapping studies. It can be used to study contaminants in groundwater, subsurface faulting, and underground cavities (natural or man-made), all of which pose potentially dangerous geological hazards. The GPR technique is similar in principle to seismic reflection and sonar techniques. The propagation of the radar signal depends on the frequency-dependent electrical properties of the ground.Electrical conductivity of the soil or rock materials along the propagation paths introduces significant absorptive losses which limit the depth of penetration into the earth formations and is primarily dependent upon the moisture content and mineralization present.Reflected signals are amplified, and transformed to the audio-frequency range, recorded, processed, and displayed. From the recorded display, subsurface features such as soil/ soil, soil/rock, and unsaturated/saturated interfaces can be identified. In addition, the presence of floating hydrocarbons on the water table, the geometry of contaminant plumes, and the location of buried cables, pipes, drums, and tanks can be detected. The GPR data are presented as a two-dimensional depth profile along a scanned traverse line in which the vertical axis is two-way travel time measured in nanoseconds. The location of hydrocarbon contamination in the ground using the GPR method is based mainly on information taken from reflected signals. In the cases investigated in Romania contaminated sites (Navodari area), such signals were very rarely recorded. A long time after spillage, contamination takes the form of plumes with different size and distribution, which depends on the geological and hydraulic properties of the ground. The survey discussed in this paper was carried out using the GPR system-Noggin with two antennas (250 and 500mHz) Data collected were processed using software(EKKO_Project™ GPR Data Analysis) to produce 2D radargram in time scale. The presence of contaminant plumes as well as the water table are observed in the GPR sections at depths approximately of 0.5 to 1.5 m. In the GPR section, the oil contaminated layer exhibits discontinuous, subparallel, and chaotic high amplitude reflection patterns. Promising results were also obtained in the GPR survey where three obvious reflection patterns representing the top sand-silt layer, oil-contaminated zone and, the underlying thick soft clay were detected in all 2D radargrams of the GPR traverse lines.

Typology, current state and non-destructive testing of timber roof trusses of historic churches in the West Vistula Delta, Poland

This paper presents the current state of conservation of historic roof churches located in the Żuławy of Gdańsk (Poland). It also describes the architecture of these temples, the region itself and old carpentry techniques for constructing roof trusses. Interdisciplinary tests were carried out in six churches. The geometry of the load bearing structures, the moisture content and the carpentry technique were specified. The field survey also included visual inspections and non-destructive testing of timber structural elements of the roof constructions. The ground penetrating radar and ultrasonic testing methods were used to assess the structure and extent of the damage to the timber elements. The interdisciplinary research presented in this article is important in the planning of historic buildings conservation works and it might be applied to other timber structures.

Mapping of different ice cover structure in the jam-prone section of the Lena River by ground penetrating radar method

Mapping of different ice cover structure in the jam-prone section of the Lena River by ground penetrating radar method

Mapping of different ice cover structure in the jam-prone section of the Lena River by ground penetrating radar method

Mapping of different ice cover structure in the jam-prone section of the Lena River by ground penetrating radar method

An Integrated Geophysical Investigation for Detecting Seepage-prone Zones in the Basement of a Building

The underground basement of a building is highly affected by anomalous seepage problems. Detection of seepage-prone regions through and around buildings becomes a need in other to sustain their stability. It is of great importance as well to have targeted remedies. However, traditional methods for examining these areas are often destructive and expensive, compelling the use of non-destructive geophysical techniques. This work aims to utilize and demonstrate the hands-on application of ground penetrating radar (GPR) and self-potential (SP) methods as an innovative combination to study seepage-prone zones in the basement of a building. Simulated responses of various seepage zones have been generated based on several significant factors. For better visualization, all 2D radargrams of a block were combined to produce a 3D model using GPR Slice software to distinguish various features at different depths. Higher positive SP values show the presence of high moisture or seepage-prone regions. Conclusively, the combined geophysical method of GPR and SP is trustworthy for conducting a quick and effective inspection of seepage-prone regions and probable source points for detailed characterization of the basement of a building. Keywords: GPR, SP, Geophysical methods, Seepage, Basement.

Damage Detection in FRP-Reinforced Concrete Elements.

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional steel reinforcements in concrete structures owing to their benefits of corrosion resistance, higher strength-to-weight ratio, reduced maintenance cost, extended service life, and superior durability. However, there has been limited research on non-destructive testing (NDT) methods applicable for identifying damage in FRP-reinforced concrete (FRP-RC) elements. This knowledge gap has often limited its application in the construction industry. Engineers and owners often lack confidence in utilizing this relatively new construction material due to the challenge of assessing its condition. Thus, the main objective of this study is to determine the applicability of two of the most common NDT methods: the Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Phased Array Ultrasonic (PAU) methods for the detection of damage in FRP-RC elements. Three slab specimens with variations in FRP type (glass-, carbon- and basalt-FRP, i.e., GFRP, CFRP, and BFRP, respectively), bar diameter, bar depths, and defect types were investigated to determine the limitations and detection capabilities of these two NDT methods. The results show that GPR could detect damage in GFRP bars and CFRP strands, but PAU was limited to damage detection in CFRP strands. The findings of this study show the applicability of conventional NDT methods to FRP-RC and at the same time identify the areas with a need for further research.

An Evaluation of ASTM Standards for Implementation of Ground Penetrating Radar for Pavement and Bridge Deck Evaluations

Abstract Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is a common nondestructive evaluation technique that operates with electromagnetic energy (EM) to detect objects and anomalies in a material’s subsurface. GPR is an effective method for civil engineering applications for the assessment of structures and roadways specifically for pavement and bridge deck condition assessment. While surveying with GPR is straightforward, requirements differ depending on the testing objective, and interpretation of the results can pose some challenges. Fortunately, the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) provides a standard set of suggestions for the utilization of GPR, which include general information and recommendations for operating GPR systems and analyzing the output for different purposes. However, reaching a full comprehensive understanding of each standard may require some additional knowledge. This paper focuses on three separate ASTM standards that are related to GPR implementations. These standards include the following: ASTM D6432-19, Standard Guide for Using the Surface Ground Penetrating Radar Method for Subsurface Investigation; ASTM D4748-10(2020), Standard Test Method for Determining the Thickness of Bound Pavement Layers Using Short-Pulse Radar; and ASTM D6087-22, Standard Test Method for Evaluating Asphalt-Covered Concrete Bridge Decks Using Ground Penetrating Radar. After a review and assessment of these three standards, an analysis is presented to discuss the applications, contemplations, and limitations of the standards.

Ground Penetrating Radar Survey of Arctic Polygonal Wedge Structures

Ground Penetrating Radar Survey of Arctic Polygonal Wedge Structures

Research on the Technique of Determining the Internal Structure of Ancient Stone Pagodas Based on the Discriminant Features of Ground Penetrating Radar

Abstract Obtaining detailed information about the design and construction of ancient stone pagodas is challenging due to their significant age. Due to this, the internal structure is still unknown, and the analysis of their structural safety lacks a solid foundation. The purpose of this paper is to research ancient stone pagodas and propose adequate methods for identifying their internal structure and assessing their damage status using ground-penetrating radar nondestructive detection technology. The internal structure of the pagoda is inferred through a comprehensive process of layer-by-layer scanning using shielded antennas of varying frequencies, incorporating distance correction. The results demonstrate that by selecting suitable radar antenna frequencies, both test profiles become visible, and the position and characteristics of the internal substantial reflection area exhibit a high degree of consistency, mutually reinforcing each other. The White Pagoda in Hangzhou is believed to have both a mortise and tenon joint structure and a column structure. The ground penetrating radar detection method proves to be effective and has valuable applications.

Development of a method for identifying cracks in permafrost rocks based on differentiation of GPR data

Relevance. The presence of cracks significantly affects the physical and mechanical properties of rocks, which must be taken into account when planning mining operations and building mining structures. In the conditions of the distribution of permafrost rocks, characteristic of the North-East of Russia, the study of fracturing is possible using the ground penetrating radar method, which is used to assess the structure of rock masses of placer deposits. The criteria for identifying cracks based on the characteristics of GPR wave fields are currently known, and the main problem preventing the full use of the GPR method for studying cracks in subsurface layers of rocks is the significant complexity of processing and interpreting GPR measurement data. The purpose of the work is to develop a method for processing the results of ground penetrating radar measurements to identify cracks in frozen rocks. Methods. Physical and computer modeling of GPR measurements of a rock mass with a fracture, differential calculus methods for analyzing the GPR wave field structure model. Results and their scope. As a result of the research, based on an early developed model of the structure of the GPR wave field, the use of the differentiation operation for identifying cracks in permafrost rocks was justified. Special cases of rectilinear inclined and horizontal axes of in-phase of ground penetrating radar signals are considered and corresponding formulas are obtained for them. The theoretical results obtained were tested on computer and physical modeling data, as well as on field measurement data. An analysis of the features of the signals after differentiation was carried out, and the features of the original radargrams were noted, which may interfere with the reliable interpretation of the results obtained. Conclusions. In the practice of processing data from ground penetrating radar measurements, the results of the research will make it possible to more quickly identify zones of increased fracturing in rocks. In the future, it is planned to develop an algorithm and software that implements it for mapping rock fractures using ground penetrating radar data.

Detection of subsurface water pipeline under SZJT Track Using Ground-Penetrating Radar Method

Surabaya’s public facilities and rapid infrastructure development will change the physical environment and require careful attention in all aspects of development. One aspect is the location determination of subsurface objects such as gas pipes, electrical cable lines, and water pipes. Lack of pipeline management and mapping can fail underground pipeline identification during excavation. The subsurface water pipe is one of the most important things to support people’s needs. Knowing the location of these pipes is essential for government agencies in carrying out maintenance, pipeline development, and repair activities. We identified the subsurface water pipeline using the Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) method. It is because of a non-destructive working type and very well applied in investigating underground infrastructure with significant electromagnetic contrast with the surrounding soil. We conducted this research around Surabaya Zoo and Joyoboyo Terminal (SZJT) track. We conducted data acquisition with the GPR GSSI SIR-3000 system with a shielded antenna frequency of 270 MHz on 21 measurement lines (JB07 to JB27). The aim is to determine the location, depth, and structure of the subsurface water pipeline at the research location. We processed the measurement data using MatGPR R-3.1 software by adjusting signal position, dc removal, dewow, median filter, inverse amplitude decay, background removal, K-L filter, bandpass filter, and time-to-depth conversion. We conducted 2-D and 2.5-D modeling to visualize the water pipeline. A hyperbolic anomaly, suspected to be a water pipe, is detected from the presence of high amplitude at a depth of 1 – 2 meters, which we saw in almost every line with velocity values from 0.0609 - 0.113 m/ns and dielectric constant value of 7.05 – 24.27. The 2.5-D modeling shows that the water pipeline continues from the research location’s south (Surabaya River) to the north.

Application of Borehole Geophysical Prospecting Method in Pile Foundation Detection of Existing Buildings

It is particularly important to find out the pile foundation of existing buildings for building safety protection and engineering construction safety during the development and utilization of urban underground space. As a non-destructive, efficient and economic method, the borehole geophysical techniques such as magnetic gradient method, ground penetrating radar method and parallel seismic test method are used to detect the pile foundation of existing buildings, which have obvious advantages. According to the combined abnormal characteristics such as "strong magnetic anomaly, electromagnetic wave in-phase axis change and diffraction wave anomaly at the pile end, P-wave velocity variation", the pile foundation length can be judged.

Application of Ground Penetrating Radar and High Density Seismic Mapping Method in Tunnel Concrete Lining Detection

If there are quality defects such as voids, non-compactness, insufficient lining thickness, and water-filled voids in the concrete structure, the bearing capacity and durability of the tunnel concrete lining structure will inevitably be affected. The non-destructive testing of tunnel concrete is a problem that the engineering community generally pays attention to, and it is the key to ensure the safe operation of tunnel concrete structures. Combined with engineering examples, the principle and method of using ground penetrating radar method and high-density seismic imaging method to detect internal defects of concrete are expounded, and the process of data processing is briefly introduced. The results are consistent, indicating the accuracy and feasibility of the ground penetrating radar method combined with the high-density seismic imaging method to detect the internal defects of tunnel concrete.

Forward Modeling of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Data with The COMSOL RF Module

COMSOL Multiphysics is one of the most popular multi-physics numerical calculation software. The forward modeling of GPR is realized based on COMSOL RF module, and the layered strata are simulated and verified by using Rake wavelet with center frequency of 400 MHz. The results show that the numerical simulation method of GPR established by COMSOL RF module has high calculation accuracy, which is helpful to study the propagation law of electromagnetic waves.

Estimation of Soil Moisture Content of Farmlands Based on AEA Method of GPR

We used ground penetrating radar (GPR) to estimate the soil moisture content and its spatial distribution of farmland under different tillage modes in this paper. GPR data are collected on the farmlands with no-tillage (NT) and deep ploughing (DP), respectively. The average envelope amplitude (AEA) of GPR signal is used to estimate the soil moisture content which is constrained by time domain reflectometry (TDR) measurement. The findings of the field test indicate that the error of the moisture content obtained by AEA method is in a reasonable range. In the shallow layer of farmland, the AEA method of GPR for detecting the soil moisture content is feasible and different tillage modes can affect the change of soil moisture content.

Detection for severe caves and sinkholes in non-clastic rock type using GPR technique

ABSTRACT This study examines the application of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to the detection of severe caverns and sinkholes in non-clastic rock formations. Due to the presence of vertically sloping bedrock, cavities, and sinkholes, geotechnical engineers face significant challenges when designing and constructing foundations in karstic formations such as limestone. The territory under investigation is located close to the Giza limestone plateau, the northern side of which has experienced severe stability issues. The ground-penetrating radar (GPR) method was used to identify the presence and extent of exposed caves and caverns in the studied region. The research area’s geological and geomorphological background is explored, including the creation of primary and secondary caves, as well as solution caves generated by the breakdown of soluble rocks like limestone. Data collecting, processing, and interpretation procedures used in the GPR survey are described. GPR survey findings revealed the existence of a severe cave and many minor sinkholes in the studied region. GPR has shown to be a useful and efficient tool for determining geometric karst features in the subsurface, helping to a better evaluation of the dangers associated with this geological environment.

PEMODELAN 2D DATA GROUND PENETRATING RADAR (GPR) PADA LAHAN GAMBUT DI DESA JATI MULYO

Research has been conducted using the ground penetrating radar (GPR) method which aims to determine subsurface lithology on peatlands in Jati Mulyo Village based on 2D modeling. The GPR method is one of the geophysical methods that applies electromagnetic wave propagation. GPR data measurements were carried out as many as 3 passes with each length of 200 meters. The result of the GPR measurement is a 2D model that describes subsurface lithology. The response of this 2D model is in the form of a distribution of color variations starting from yellow-red, green, light blue -dark blue. The yellow-orange color response indicates the presence of minerals found on peatlands. The green response describes the soil below the surface. While the blue response indicates a cavity filled with water. This is appropriate based on the geology of this peatland is a sedimentary deposit that has pores filled with water and the presence of mineral content contained in the peat soil.

Theoretical aspects and numerical modelling of the GPR method to analyse its possibilities for the detection of leakages in urban water supply networks

Geophysical methods, especially selected electrical and electromagnetic ones, have been used for many years for the non-invasive detection of leakages from water supply networks. In this paper, the author focuses on theoretical aspects and numerical simulations to analyse the possibilities and limitations of the application of the selected electromagnetic method, i.e., the ground-penetrating radar (GPR) method for the aforementioned purpose. Various measurement techniques are used in the GPR method but in the paper the author refers to the most commonly used technique known as short-offset reflection profiling (SORP). As demonstrated in the paper, the detection of water leakages into a homogeneous and isotropic geological medium using the GPR method is a simple matter. However, the detection of leakages occurring in heterogeneous ground subjected to strong anthropopression and with the presence of electromagnetic interference becomes a difficult task, and interpretation may be difficult or even impossible. An important issue analysed in the paper was the phenomenon of the scattering of electromagnetic waves on underground anthropogenic objects, which very often occurs in urbanised areas. The results of the numerical modelling carried out for various scenarios of water leakages into typical ground allowed the possibilities and limitations of using the GPR method for the detection of leakages from water supply networks to be determined.

Remote sensing campaign at the Roman Villa of Caddeddi on the Tellaro river (Noto, Italy)

The Villa of Caddeddi, in the territory of Noto (Siracusa) is located on the south bank of the Tellaro river, about 3 km from its mouth. The site, interpreted as a rural luxury residence dated to the fourth–fifth century CE, was first discovered in 1972 and intermittently investigated in the subsequent decades and mostly studied from the perspectives of the splendid mosaic floors there uncovered. The excavated structure accounts for just a portion of the complex, which is partially covered by an eighteenth–nineteenth century farmhouse. After a long period of neglect, the villa, mainly known in literature for its exquisite mosaic floors, has been recently restored and opened to the public and become subject of new studies by the University of South Florida’s Institute for Digital Exploration (IDEx) and the Institute of Heritage Science – CNR which between 2019 and 2022 conducted a remote sensing, using ground penetrating radar method, campaign in partnership with the Parco Archeologico e Paesaggistico di Siracusa, Eloro, Villa del Tellaro e Akrai. The results related to the digital exploration and ground penetrating radar allow new knowledge relating to the Roman villa and allows a scientific reconstruction of the villa.