Improved structural safety through better corrosion sensing
- Summary
- Alan West, Ph.D., Raimondo Betti, Ph.D.
- Technology Benefits
- Electrochemistry based corrosion detection.Small size allows placement of the sensor in the interstitial space between cable fibers.Wireless diagnosis of real-time cable condition.Superior reliability of corrosion detection.Modular technology can be scaled to meet a wide range of infrastructure needs.Patent information:Patent Pending (US 20110011751)
- Technology Application
- Reliable detection of cable corrosionContinuous monitoring of cable based infrastructure such as suspension bridges and cable-stray bridges
- Detailed Technology Description
- Alan West, Ph.D., Raimondo Betti, Ph.D.
- *Abstract
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- *Inquiry
- Beth KaudererColumbia Technology VenturesTel: (212) 854-8444Email: TechTransfer@columbia.edu
- *IR
- M08-053
- *Principal Investigator
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- *Publications
- S. Calabrese Barton, Garry W. Vermaas, Paul F. Duby, Alan C. West, and Raimondo Betti, "Accelerated Corrosion and Embrittlement of High-Strength Bridge Wire," Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 12, 33 (2000)R. Betti, A. C. West, G. Vermaas, and Y.Cao, "Corrosion and Embrittlement in High-Strength Wires of Suspension Bridge Cables," ASCE J. Bridge Engineering, 151, (March/April 2005)Yang Cao, G.W. Vermaas, R. Betti, A.C. West, P.F. Duby, "Corrosion and Degradation of High-Strength Steel Bridge Wire," Corrosion, 59, 547 (2003)Further Information:Columbia | Technology VenturesDr. Beth Kauderer, Esq.; Tel: (212) 854-4941Email: TechTransfer@columbia.edu
- Country/Region
- USA
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