Authors: A. Sadri and K. Mirkhani
NDT in Canada 2009, Conference and the 6th International Workshop: Advances in Signal Processing for Non Destructive Evaluation of the Materials, August 25-27, 2009
Abstract
The useful life and work capacity of concrete structures largely depend on their construction practice, maintenance performance, and material capabilities. As such, an accurate estimate of the structure’s remaining service life as part of a quality control program, demands precise condition assessment of the structure. Both by applying intrusive extraction of samples and by non-destructive testing methods have been applied to measure the strength of the structures in addition of identifying weak areas of deterioration, cracking and defect formations. A review of wave propagation non-destructive testing methods to test concrete structures is the subject of this article. The non-destructive testing methods discussed here utilize stress and electromagnetic waves to obtain the information required from the structure. Applications of each testing method have been briefly described.
