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Prototyping of a Wall-climbing Robot for the Inspection of Concrete Bridges

The inevitable process of reduction in the structural resistance of concrete bridges, which keeps pace with the aging of the structure, can be slowed to certain extent by proper asset management. If regular detailed inspections of bridges are carried out as part of asset management, proactive rehabilitation can be planned in a timely manner. This type of inspection requires efficient execution. In addition, the inspection often requires specialized equipment to reach certain bridge areas, which can put the inspector at risk. Both challenges can be overcome by developing a robotic system for inspection. This paper presents different prototypes of a wall-climbing robot for concrete bridge inspection, developed by our research group within the project ASAP. The paper also addresses the challenges of integrating these devices into the wall-climbing robotic system.

non-destructive evaluation ; concrete ; bridges ; wall-climbing robot ; noncontact adhesion

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