First Advisor
Alexander Hunt
Date of Award
Spring 6-16-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering and University Honors
Department
Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Language
English
Subjects
adhesives, climbing robots, concrete, critical infrastructure, inspection, non-destructive testing
DOI
10.15760/honors.1506
Abstract
Concrete buildings, bridges, and dams sustain wear over time and must be inspected for stability. This inspection is usually performed by a human, which can be costly, dangerous, and inefficient. Automating this process can reduce costs and risks. This work details the development and construction of a climbing robot capable of adhering to and performing non-destructive testing on concrete surfaces. A series of motors and suction cups enable the robot to perform these functions. Further testing will be required to refine the design.
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/42104
Recommended Citation
Baker, Weston, "Designing and Building a Concrete Climbing Robot for Non-Destructive Testing of Infrastructure" (2024). University Honors Theses. Paper 1474.
https://doi.org/10.15760/honors.1506
Comments
Other authors: Scott DeMay, Sara Muttaleb, Raya Sodwilai