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A novel approach of non-destructive testing for W-beam guardrail defect detection using surface wave technology

The W-beam guardrail, alternatively referred to as a guardrail or railing, constitutes a system meticulously engineered to prevent vehicular deviation into hazardous or restricted zones. Such mechanisms are ubiquitously employed across major global thoroughfares. However, vehicular collisions can in...

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Main Authors:	Yusof Zaki, Muhammad Rasyadi, Abdul Hamid, Syamsul Bahrin
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	UNIMAS 2024
Subjects:	HE331 Traffic engineering. Roads and highways. Streets T60 Work measurement. Methods engineering TA1001 Transportation engineering (General) TE Highway engineering. Roads and pavements
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/112697/3/112697_A%20novel%20approach%20of%20non-destructive%20testing.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/112697/ https://publisher.unimas.my/ojs/index.php/JCEST/issue/view/244 https://doi.org/10.33736/jcest.5916.2024
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spelling	my.iium.irep.1126972024-06-21T03:22:59Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/112697/ A novel approach of non-destructive testing for W-beam guardrail defect detection using surface wave technology Yusof Zaki, Muhammad Rasyadi Abdul Hamid, Syamsul Bahrin HE331 Traffic engineering. Roads and highways. Streets T60 Work measurement. Methods engineering TA1001 Transportation engineering (General) TE Highway engineering. Roads and pavements The W-beam guardrail, alternatively referred to as a guardrail or railing, constitutes a system meticulously engineered to prevent vehicular deviation into hazardous or restricted zones. Such mechanisms are ubiquitously employed across major global thoroughfares. However, vehicular collisions can inflict considerable damage upon the W-beam, thereby compromising its structural integrity. Concurrently, subpar maintenance further exacerbates this issue, potentially transforming the W-beam from an accident prevention tool into a catalyst for mishaps. Hence, the implementation of an effective maintenance and inspection strategy is imperative. The research presented herein proposes a novel method for W-beam defect detection, leveraging surface wave technology. A pulse-echo setup has been established, employing a 10-cycle tone burst to operate at a centre frequency of 48 kHz as the transmission medium. Signals reflected from the defective specimen were subsequently analysed; however, it was observed that this technique was unable to detect all defects. Despite these limitations, the study delineates the potential to pinpoint the precise location of physical hole defects. This was achieved through the time-of-flight method and leveraging known material characteristics, such as the speed of sound, at 5 cm between the hole and transmitter. The researchers predict that this methodology, when augmented with a higher voltage and a suitable amplifier circuit for detection, could be utilized for long-distance defect detection. This opens up new avenues for ensuring the structural integrity of W-beam guardrails, thereby enhancing road safety. UNIMAS 2024-04-22 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/112697/3/112697_A%20novel%20approach%20of%20non-destructive%20testing.pdf Yusof Zaki, Muhammad Rasyadi and Abdul Hamid, Syamsul Bahrin (2024) A novel approach of non-destructive testing for W-beam guardrail defect detection using surface wave technology. JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 15 (1). pp. 69-77. E-ISSN 2462-1382 https://publisher.unimas.my/ojs/index.php/JCEST/issue/view/244 https://doi.org/10.33736/jcest.5916.2024
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topic	HE331 Traffic engineering. Roads and highways. Streets T60 Work measurement. Methods engineering TA1001 Transportation engineering (General) TE Highway engineering. Roads and pavements
spellingShingle	HE331 Traffic engineering. Roads and highways. Streets T60 Work measurement. Methods engineering TA1001 Transportation engineering (General) TE Highway engineering. Roads and pavements Yusof Zaki, Muhammad Rasyadi Abdul Hamid, Syamsul Bahrin A novel approach of non-destructive testing for W-beam guardrail defect detection using surface wave technology
description	The W-beam guardrail, alternatively referred to as a guardrail or railing, constitutes a system meticulously engineered to prevent vehicular deviation into hazardous or restricted zones. Such mechanisms are ubiquitously employed across major global thoroughfares. However, vehicular collisions can inflict considerable damage upon the W-beam, thereby compromising its structural integrity. Concurrently, subpar maintenance further exacerbates this issue, potentially transforming the W-beam from an accident prevention tool into a catalyst for mishaps. Hence, the implementation of an effective maintenance and inspection strategy is imperative. The research presented herein proposes a novel method for W-beam defect detection, leveraging surface wave technology. A pulse-echo setup has been established, employing a 10-cycle tone burst to operate at a centre frequency of 48 kHz as the transmission medium. Signals reflected from the defective specimen were subsequently analysed; however, it was observed that this technique was unable to detect all defects. Despite these limitations, the study delineates the potential to pinpoint the precise location of physical hole defects. This was achieved through the time-of-flight method and leveraging known material characteristics, such as the speed of sound, at 5 cm between the hole and transmitter. The researchers predict that this methodology, when augmented with a higher voltage and a suitable amplifier circuit for detection, could be utilized for long-distance defect detection. This opens up new avenues for ensuring the structural integrity of W-beam guardrails, thereby enhancing road safety.
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author	Yusof Zaki, Muhammad Rasyadi Abdul Hamid, Syamsul Bahrin
author_facet	Yusof Zaki, Muhammad Rasyadi Abdul Hamid, Syamsul Bahrin
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title	A novel approach of non-destructive testing for W-beam guardrail defect detection using surface wave technology
title_short	A novel approach of non-destructive testing for W-beam guardrail defect detection using surface wave technology
title_full	A novel approach of non-destructive testing for W-beam guardrail defect detection using surface wave technology
title_fullStr	A novel approach of non-destructive testing for W-beam guardrail defect detection using surface wave technology
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publisher	UNIMAS
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url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/112697/3/112697_A%20novel%20approach%20of%20non-destructive%20testing.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/112697/ https://publisher.unimas.my/ojs/index.php/JCEST/issue/view/244 https://doi.org/10.33736/jcest.5916.2024
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A novel approach of non-destructive testing for W-beam guardrail defect detection using surface wave technology

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