Applied Mathematics and Nonlinear Sciences
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Applied Mathematics and Nonlinear Sciences


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Volume 9, Issue 1


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May 15, 2024


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Research on the Technique of Determining the Internal Structure of Ancient Stone Pagodas Based on the Discriminant Features of Ground Penetrating Radar

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Authors

Yumiao Zhang Affiliation:
College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, China.
, Bo Xu Affiliation:
Zhejiang Geophysical Technology Application Research Institute Co., Ltd, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310005, China.
, Chen Qian Affiliation:
College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, China.
, Jintao Wang Affiliation:
College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, China.
and Yulong Yang Affiliation:
College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, China.


Abstract

Obtaining detailed information about the design and construction of ancient stone pagodas is challenging due to their significant age. Due to this, the internal structure is still unknown, and the analysis of their structural safety lacks a solid foundation. The purpose of this paper is to research ancient stone pagodas and propose adequate methods for identifying their internal structure and assessing their damage status using ground-penetrating radar nondestructive detection technology. The internal structure of the pagoda is inferred through a comprehensive process of layer-by-layer scanning using shielded antennas of varying frequencies, incorporating distance correction. The results demonstrate that by selecting suitable radar antenna frequencies, both test profiles become visible, and the position and characteristics of the internal substantial reflection area exhibit a high degree of consistency, mutually reinforcing each other. The White Pagoda in Hangzhou is believed to have both a mortise and tenon joint structure and a column structure. The ground penetrating radar detection method proves to be effective and has valuable applications.


Keywords

Ground penetrating radar (GPR), Nondestructive detection, Ancient stone pagoda, Internal structure, Discriminant characteristics, Archaeometry, 97P10


Citation

Zhang, Y., Xu, B., Qian, C., Wang, J., & Yang, Y. (2024). Research on the technique of determining the internal structure of ancient stone pagodas based on the discriminant features of ground penetrating radar. Applied Mathematics and Nonlinear Sciences, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.2478/amns-2024-1073

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