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Solving for Why: Locating Embedded Metals in Reinforced Concrete Structures

Thomas M. Frankie, Associate Principal
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Nondestructive evaluation can provide critical information clients need to make repair, maintenance, or modification decisions for their structures. 

In this episode of WJE's Solving for Why series, structural engineer Thomas Frankie demonstrates the use of one nondestructive evaluation tool—a hand-held ground penetrating radar unit—to locate as-built structural elements in a historic building lacking original construction drawings.

 
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