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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Qualitative assessment of concrete by ultrasound tomography

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Author(s):
Haach, Vladimir G. [1] ; Ramirez, Fernando C. [1]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Engn Sao Carlos, Ave Trabalhador Saocarlense 400, BR-13566590 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS; v. 119, p. 61-70, AUG 30 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 13
Abstract

Ultrasonic tomography is a non-destructive method that enables the mapping of an internal section of a structure from multiple projections for the identification of discontinuities and/or damages. This study addresses the application of the ultrasonic tomography method for the qualitative assessment of concrete. Several experimental tests with variations in concrete composition, presence of voids, arrangement and frequency of transducers were conducted on concrete prisms. The results show the ultrasonic tomography was more efficient than conventional ultrasonic tests. Analyses of several transducers arrangements revealed a large number of measurements not necessarily returns better images. The great potential of the ultrasonic tomography technique for the evaluation of homogeneity and detection of discontinuities and damages of concrete structures has been confirmed. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/22179-7 - APPLICATION OF VIBRATION TESTS AND ULTRA-SOUND TO TECHNOLOGICAL CONTROL OF CONCRETE OF PRECAST ELEMENTS
Grantee:Vladimir Guilherme Haach
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants