“The EMILY is maneuverable, gives us solid data, and really
paints a picture of what the river bottom is doing around our
substructures,” Skrocki said. “Having this available to inspectors
allows them to detect the scour earlier and monitor with a higher
level of certainty.”
Ayres’ research findings were recently published by MDOT and
shared at the 2019 Bridge and Tunnel Inspectors’ Conference in
Portland, Oregon. Skrocki is glad to see this research, and the
broader topic of bridge scour, brought to light.
“The issue of scour is becoming more and more familiar to
inspectors and respected due to the safety concerns it causes,”
Skrocki said. “While scour remains a threat to existing bridges,
we’re always coming up with new countermeasures, different
technologies, and equipment like the EMILY that allow us to
detect scour and determine its extent. I believe the issue, as a
whole, is getting better.”
Scan to view a short video on the Michigan
Department of Transportation’s use of remotely
operated vehicles for bridge inspection or visit
http://bit.ly/AyresMDOT.
www.AyresAssociates.com
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