Research Proposal

RESEARCH PROPOSAL
I. RESEARCH TITLE:
Wireless Crack Detection in Concrete
II. RESEARCHER:
Group 6
III. PROJECT DURATION:
2017
IV. IMPLEMENTING AGENCY:
University of Batangas
V. BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
A radio frequency identification based sensor is used to keep and monitor

the change in electrical resistance that occurs in conductive materials applied
to the surface of concrete. The conductive component at the concrete surface
is expanded and its electrical resistance increases when the concrete substrate
is strained. If the concrete substrate is stretched to the point where it cracks,
the conductive material at the surface also cracks which causes and triggers
its electrical resistance to rise by orders of magnitude. The increase of electrical
resistance due to cracking can be detected and noted wirelessly by RFID
technology. Radio frequency identification based sensor and conductive
surface materials are used to detect cracking and spacing in the restrained test.
Those experimental results show that this technology can be easily performed,
executed and successfully used for wireless crack detection in concrete and
reinforced concrete members. The technology that is described in this paper is
not limited to the laboratory environment and can be easily extended to field
applications.
VI. SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
The proposed technology described in the paper will help to easily detect
and monitor concrete surface cracks. It is intended to prevent a certain
structure from collapsing.
VII. OBJECTIVE
This study aims to present how a radio frequency identification based

sensor can detect cracks in the restrained tests.
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
I. RESEARCH TITLE:
Induction Healing of Asphalt Concrete
II. RESEARCHER:
Group 6
2017
Porous asphalt shows excellent performance in both noise reduction and

water drainage. Although asphalt has these great qualities, its service is much
shorter compared to dense asphalt road. Porous asphalt is very susceptible to
raveling, which is defined as the loss of aggregate particles from the road
surface. Raveling occurs due to both climatic influences and traffic loading.
Raveling has a negative influence on the noise reduction capacity and skid
resistance of porous asphalt wearing course and requires early maintenance,
otherwise it can disintegrate the layer within a few months or even a few weeks
in some extreme cases. Maintenance intervention is usually performed when
the raveled area of the porous asphalt pavement reaches 40%. As the skid
resistance and noise reduction functions of a porous asphalt surface wearing
course can be decreased by raveling, maintenance is required. Raveling is the
main cause for maintenance or renewing of the top layer of porous asphalt
pavement. To improve the durability of a porous asphalt surface wearing
course, raveling has to be avoided. If the problem of raveling can be prevented
or delayed, the service life of porous asphalt will be greatly extended. So, the
objective of this project is to prevent raveling on porous asphalt surface wearing
course. When micro cracks are expected to occur in the asphalt mastic (or
between mastic and stones) of the porous asphalt pavement, the temperature
of the mastic can be increased locally by induction heating of the steel fibers
via an external source so that porous asphalt concrete can repair itself and
close the cracks through the high temperature healing of the bitumen (diffusion
and flow).
The proposed research will help will help the present and future engineers
and builders. It will help them to repair and give maintenance to the structures
in a cost-effective way.
VII. OBJECTIVE
This study aims to improve the durability of a porous asphalt surface

wearing course and to avoid raveling by means of induction heating.
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
I. RESEARCH TITLE:
Recycling Old Tires and Using Waste Materials for Rubber Roofing that
can Withstand the Typhoon in the Philippines
II. RESEARCHER:
Group 6
2017
Rubber Roofing is something a lot of homeowners have probably never

heard of or certainly never considered for their home. Rubber Roofing is the
innovative way of saving the environment as well as the homeowner’s money.
Rubber shingles are made from recycled materials such as tires, slate dust,
saw dust, plastic bags, etc. Unlike standard wooden and slate ones, rubber
roofing shingles cost is quite affordable. In contrast to additional roofing
materials, recycled shingles are very economical. Apart from that, rubber
roofing is more resistant to adverse weather conditions. Rubber can withstand
high winds. It is resistant to storms and other weather conditions.
The proposed research will help the present and future engineers and
builders. It will help them to build the right structure and strengthen the roofing
that will serve as protection against typhoons and as to provide safety.
VII. OBJECTIVE
This study aims to determine the right formula or combination of materials

in constructing a rubber roofing against typhoon.

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RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Wireless Crack Detection in Concrete

III. PROJECT DURATION:

IV. IMPLEMENTING AGENCY:

A radio frequency identification based sensor is used to keep and monitor

VI. SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY

This study aims to present how a radio frequency identification based

Induction Healing of Asphalt Concrete

III. PROJECT DURATION:

IV. IMPLEMENTING AGENCY:

Porous asphalt shows excellent performance in both noise reduction and

VI. SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY

This study aims to improve the durability of a porous asphalt surface

III. PROJECT DURATION:

IV. IMPLEMENTING AGENCY:

Rubber Roofing is something a lot of homeowners have probably never

VI. SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY

This study aims to determine the right formula or combination of materials

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