Digital robotic systems for non-destructive reinforced concrete structures testing

Abstract

Monitoring the structures technical condition is the most important task aimed at increasing the reliability and safety of buildings and structures. The robotic digital systems use can significantly increase the visual survey efficiency and reduce the errors at the site. It is necessary to change the approach to non-destructive testing to prevent accidents associated with poor organization of non-destructive testing work. It requires receiving real non-destructive testing data and information about non-destructive testing in real time from «smart» device, verifying non-destructive testing data, combining heterogeneous data from various sources, being able to process all information in one place at one time. The authors discuss automated systems in the robots form for non-destructive quality control, analyze their operating capabilities, and identify each type of robot advantages and disadvantages in this article. The need to develop domestic solutions in the information technologies for non-destructive building structures testing, including made of reinforced concrete, was determined, based on the analytical work results. It has been proven that improving methods for diagnosing as well as the new tools creation and new information technologies use in them can significantly increase modern construction level and subsequent safe maintenance in Russia, and provide new opportunities for industry digitalization.