Evaluating Applications of Field Spectroscopy Devices to Fingerprint Commonly Used Construction Materials

Download or read book Evaluating Applications of Field Spectroscopy Devices to Fingerprint Commonly Used Construction Materials written by Adam Zofka, Maria Chrysochoou, Iliya Yut, and Chad Johnston and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report from the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2), which is administered by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, presents evaluations of the capability of portable spectroscopy devices to “fingerprint” typical construction materials. The spectroscopy devices are evaluated in laboratory conditions as well as in the field to verify material-testing method combinations found successful. The report also documents simple, easy-to-use nondestructive testing procedures for use in the field to ensure quality construction.