? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : EEL-5-CVNDT

In this course, the students are introduced to a number of aspects of the deterioration of Transport Structures: bridges, highway pavements and railway trackbed. Non-destructive testing techniques have come to the fore as a result of the need to undertake a more comprehensive investigation, and yet minimise interference with the operation of the facility

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Home subject area

Civil, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

? Normal year taken : 5th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 25/09/2006 14:00 15:50 Room G.18, Eng Sanderson Building KB Classroom 1 Sanderson Building

By the end of the course the students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
- physics of ultrasonics/sonics, radar and infra-red thermography;
- digital signal processing;
- the application of techniques to various structures;
- the analysis and interpretation of data.

The assessment will be made on the basis of: Intermittent assessment 20%; Degree examination 80%

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 1 hour(s) 30 minutes

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Laura Smith
Tel : (0131 6)50 5690
Email : laura.smith@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Jian-Fei Chen
Tel : (0131 6)50 6768
Email : j.f.chen@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/