An integrated framework for non-destructive evaluation of bridges using UAS: a case study

The following paper proposes an Unmanned Aircraft System (drone) inspection framework for communities where guidelines for this emerging technology have yet to be provided. The framework involves pilot training in an area with similar features to the structure to be inspected, developing best inspec...

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Autores:
Pérez Jimeno, Sergio
Capa Salinas, Jose
Perez Caicedo, Javier Alexander
Rojas Manzano, Manuel Alejandro
Tipo de recurso:
Article of investigation
Fecha de publicación:
2023
Institución:
Corporación Universidad de la Costa
Repositorio:
REDICUC - Repositorio CUC
Idioma:
eng
OAI Identifier:
oai:repositorio.cuc.edu.co:11323/13121
Acceso en línea:
https://hdl.handle.net/11323/13121
https://repositorio.cuc.edu.co/
Palabra clave:
Bridges
Non-destructive
UAS
Inspection
Drones
Rights
embargoedAccess
License
Atribución 4.0 Internacional (CC BY 4.0)
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Summary:The following paper proposes an Unmanned Aircraft System (drone) inspection framework for communities where guidelines for this emerging technology have yet to be provided. The framework involves pilot training in an area with similar features to the structure to be inspected, developing best inspection practices for future application, selecting a bridge for detailed inspection using non-destructive testing methods such as visual inspection, and inspecting the bridge using the UAS inspection framework developed for the area. The results of both reviews are compared, and the framework is validated. The fnal inspection framework is presented in the paper, along with relevant conclusions and future work. The proposed framework can be valuable for infrastructure owners and inspectors to conduct more efcient and cost-efective bridge inspections while ensuring safety in communities with limited UAS guidelines and research work. The structural analysis, qualitative assessment, and load rating of the case study are presented as proof of concept on the efectiveness of the UAS bridge inspection and its advantages.