Scan of surface-opening cracks in reinforced concrete using transient elastic waves
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NDT & E International 34 (3): 219-226
Journal
NDT & E International
Journal Volume
34
Journal Issue
3
Pages
219-226
Date Issued
2001
Date
2001
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Abstract
This study develops a method to scan the surface cracks of reinforced concrete using transient elastic wave tests. In the tests, an impact is applied at constant intervals along one side of the crack opening, and the surface response of the concrete due to each impact is measured and recorded. Then the procedure is repeated with the source applied on the opposite side. The method of ellipse intersection is adopted to process the surface response of the concrete structure. An image is then constructed that shows the three-dimensional image of the crack. The image can be used to determine the location of the reinforcing steel bars, the thickness of the covering, and to judge whether the crack penetrates through the rebars. Numerical examples and a model test are presented to verify the effectiveness of this method.
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Cracks; Elastic waves; Impact testing; Nondestructive examination; Steel structures; Surface-opening cracks; Reinforced concrete
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journal article
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