Course: Diagnostics of Transport Structures using GPR

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Course title Diagnostics of Transport Structures using GPR
Course code KDS/XEGPR
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Borecký Vladislav, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. History of GPR usage 2. Principles of GPR technology 3. GPR Application Options 4. Data Collecting 5. Data Processing 6. Outputs 7. Using of GPR on the Roads 8. Using of GPR on Railways 9. Using of GPR on Bridges 10. Use of GPR in Geotechnics

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work-related activities
  • Preparation for an exam - 30 hours per semester
  • Contact teaching - 13 hours per semester
  • Practical training - 26 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 51 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students acquire theoretical knowledge and basic practical skills of working with GPR technology, applied for diagnostics of transport structures
Students will extend their theoretical knowledge and gain new practical experience in the field of diagnostics of transport constructions using GPR
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of transport structures design and diagnostics, with the focus on of roads, railways and bridges.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment

Required attendance in seminars Elaboration and submission of all tasks assigned Course credit test
Recommended literature
  • David J. Daniels. Ground Penetrating Radar, 2nd edition; Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK; 2007.
  • Harry Jol. Ground Penetrating Radar Theory and Applications, 1st Edition; Elsevier Science; 2009.
  • Raffaele Persico. Introduction to Ground Penetrating Radar, 1st Edition; Wiley-IEEE Press; 2014.


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