Thousands of reinforced concrete structures in Germany are dilapidated. If this is recognised too late, the only option is often demolition – which in the case of bridges means traffic chaos. German national newspaper DIE WELT suggests that with ELOP ultrasound technology the damage should soon be detectable much earlier. Many of the crumbling old structures could then still be saved.
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