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Improved nuclear gage development. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5614683
This report describes the final phase of the design, construction, and evaluation of a prototype automated vehicular carried nuclear moisture-density backscatter gage. Gage development was based upon research and analysis of several factors that affect gage performance. Those studies indicated that the prototype backscatter gage measurements were approximately equivalent to measurements obtained by commercial transmission gages. The implication of this research finding is the possibility of a backscatter test method as a valid, reliable, and expedient procedure for determining in-situ soil conditions. Field comparisons between the prototype gage and a commercial nuclear backscatter gage showed a 20% improvement in performance by the prototype.
Research Organization:
California State Dept. of Transportation, Sacramento (USA). Transportation Lab.
OSTI ID:
5614683
Report Number(s):
PB-295855
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English