In Decemeber 1st & 2nd , technical engineer from Carl Bro, John Kern, with engineers of EPC, Zhang Yuan-bei& Duan Rui-feng, provided a two day training on Falling Weight Deflectometer to the clients in Beijing Road Engineering Quality Supervision Station. The product training included system controlling, software training, on-site testing, data analysis, etc. The clients extremely satisfied with the training as well as the performance of the FWD. Soon later, the first real-time FWD in China will be put into operation.

Photo of Carl Bro real-time sampling Falling Weight Deflectometer - PRIMAX 1500

Indoor photo of Carl Bro real-time sampling Falling Weight Deflectometer - PRIMAX 1500
When compare with PRI 2100, the new generation FWD PRIMAX 1500 contain advantages of the following:
1. Real-time sampling,
2. Standard Ethernet communication,
3. GPS module,
4. Automatically control the load cells by software,
5. Maximum 17 geophones and are easily accessible and simple to replace

Location of Geophones

Connection box of Geophones

Software interface
FWD as a premium inspection equipment, its application will not be constrained in construction inspection in the future. It will be developed into one of the important equipments for providing data support in pavement maintenance planning.
To obtain further information on FWD , please go to http://www.epccn.com/en/productinfo802.html, or contact us via telephone (852 - 2392 8698) or email (info@epc.com.hk).