Systems and methods for inspecting reinforced concrete structures

(11) EP 2 869 051 A1

(22) 20.10.2014

(43) 06.05.2015 Bulletin 2015/19

(71) General Electric Company Schenectady, New York 12345 (US)

(57) An inspection system for a metal-reinforced (42) concrete structure (40) is described. The system includes a radio frequency (RF) system (10) configured to be movable with respect to a surface of the concrete structure (40) while transmitting radio signals into the interior of the structure, and receiving reflected radio signals. The system also includes a processor (26) configured to process the reflected radio signals, so as to obtain a focused image of the...

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