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TMXScan®
(Timber
Member Cross Section scanning)
This system is the most
advanced and reliable non-destructive system for assessing
the residual strengths of wooden poles available anywhere
in the world. The hardware and software has been extensively
researched, developed and tested over the past five
years.
Key Benefits of assessing
pole structures with TMXScan®:
1. Retention of asset
structural strength through non invasive testing
method - no digging or drilling is required;
2. Objective pole assessment - total removal of
the current, human reliant and subjective testing
techniques;
3. Reduction in pole replacement capital expenditure
through an objective and engineering based modeling
of pole serviceability - (based on Australian
Standard AS 4676);
4. Mitigation of liability through a system that
ensures compliance to the applicable Australian
standards and codes;
5. Potential retention of current and proven inspection
companies;
6. Environmental benefits in no excavations and
savings in ground reinstatement; and,
7. Potential reduction
in operational pole assessment expenditure by
the reassessment of pole inspection frequencies.
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A profile of the cross-sectional
scan mapping can be viewed here: Scan
Mapping.
Samples of actual cross-sectional
areas and the corresponding TMXScan can be view here:
Actual samples.
(Source: EANSW NDE Study 1998)
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