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Area of Science:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Robotics

Background:

  • Concrete is a primary material for global sewer infrastructure.
  • Biogenic hydrogen sulfide (H2S) causes significant concrete corrosion in sewers, compromising structural integrity.
  • Visual inspection often fails to detect subsurface concrete degradation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel robotic system for quantifying concrete corrosion depth in sewer infrastructure.
  • To address the limitations of visual inspection in assessing concrete degradation.
  • To improve the safety and reliability of sewer maintenance operations.

Main Methods:

  • A penetrometer mounted on a robotic platform measures concrete penetration depth.
  • An angular mechanism rotates the penetrometer to ensure accurate readings, avoiding aggregate interference.
  • Laboratory analysis validated the system's performance on various concrete surface types.

Main Results:

  • The robotic system achieves 0.1 mm accuracy in measuring concrete corrosion depth.
  • Consistent and precise measurements are obtained on smooth, rough, flat, and curved surfaces.
  • The system effectively overcomes challenges posed by aggregate in concrete.

Conclusions:

  • The developed robotic system offers a reliable method for assessing concrete corrosion in sewers.
  • It enhances structural integrity analysis and mitigates risks associated with confined space entry.
  • This technology provides a repeatable and safe platform for sewer infrastructure maintenance.