scholarly journals Non Destructive Studies on Engineered Cementitious Composites using Microsilica & Polypropylene Fibre

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S5) ◽  
pp. 18-21
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Mineral Admixture ◽  
Cementitious Composites ◽  
Engineered Cementitious Composites ◽  
Polypropylene Fibres ◽  
Curing Regimes ◽  
Non Destructive

This study focuses on assessing the durability property of engineered cementitious composites using Ultrasonic pulse velocity method (direct and semi direct) to compute the compressive strength. Even the effect of mineral admixture on the mortar properties for different curing regimes shall be determined using this method. Mortar specimens containing microsilica in different percentages ranging from 5% to 25%, replacing portland cement by weight and adding polypropylene fibres ranging from 0.5% to 2% are chosen for evaluation. 20% of microsilica and 2% of polypropylene fibres induced to increase the range of UPV from 3463 m/s to 3505 m/s for 7 and 28 day curing regimes and also the compressive strength significantly improved for the above constituent. However there was a marginal decrease in the compressive strength and UPV outcomes when cement is replaced by microsilica greater than 20%. A relationship had been framed between ultrasound pulse velocity and compressive strength.

scholarly journals Assessment of Concrete Compressive Strength by Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Test

2021 ◽  
Vol 318 ◽  
pp. 03004
Author(s):  
AbdulMuttalib I. Said ◽  
Baqer Abdul Hussein Ali
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Salt Content ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Concrete Compressive Strength ◽  
Statistical Program ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Accurate Relation

This paper has carried out an experimental program to establish a relatively accurate relation between the ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and the concrete compressive strength. The program involved testing concrete cubes of (100) mm and prisms of (100×100×300) cast with specified test variables. The samples are tested by using ultrasonic test equipment with two methods, direct ultrasonic pulse (DUPV) and surface (indirect) ultrasonic pulse (SUPV) for each sample. The obtained results were used as input data in the statistical program (SPSS) to predict the best equation representing the relation between the compressive strength and the ultrasonic pulse velocity. In this research 383 specimens were tested, and an exponential equation is proposed for this purpose. The statistical program has been used to prove which type of UPV is more suitable, the (SUPV) test or the (DUPV) test, to represent the relation between the ultrasonic pulse velocity and the concrete compressive strength. In this paper, the effect of salt content on the connection between the ultrasonic pulse velocity and the concrete compressive strength has also been studied.

Non-Destructive Testing for Concrete: Dynamic Modulus and Ultrasonic Velocity Measurements

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 165-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iqbal Khan Mohammad
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Dynamic Modulus ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Non Destructive Testing ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Dynamic Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Non Destructive

Nondestructive testing (NDT) is a technique to determine the integrity of a material, component or structure. The commonly NDT methods used for the concrete are dynamic modulus of elasticity and ultrasonic pulse velocity. The dynamic modulus of elasticity of concrete is related to the structural stiffness and deformation process of concrete structures, and is highly sensitive to the cracking. The velocity of ultrasonic pulses travelling in a solid material depends on the density and elastic properties of that material. Non-destructive testing namely, dynamic modulus of elasticity and ultrasonic pulse velocity was measured for high strength concrete incorporating cementitious composites. Results of dynamic modulus of elasticity and ultrasonic pulse velocity are reported and their relationships with compressive strength are presented. It has been found that NDT is reasonably good and reliable tool to measure the property of concrete which also gives the fair indication of the compressive strength development.

scholarly journals Utilization of Metakaolin and Calcite: Working Reversely in Workability Aspect—As Mineral Admixture in Self-Compacting Concrete

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Fatih Özcan ◽  
Halil Kaymak
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Strength ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Mineral Admixture ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
Binder Ratio

In this work, utilization of metakaolin (MK) and calcite (C), working reversely in workability aspect, as mineral admixture in self-compacting concrete (SCC), was investigated. MK and C replaced cement in mass basis at various replacement ratios, separately and together. In total, 19 different SCCs were produced. Binder content and water to binder ratio were selected as 500 kg/m3 and 0.4, respectively. Workability tests including slump flow, T50, L-box, and V-funnel tests were performed. Consistency and setting times of binder paste were measured. While replacement of MK with cement increased the amount of plasticiser requirement, calcite worked reversely and decreased it. Reverse influence of MK and C on plasticiser requirement of SCC made possible to produce SCC at total 45% replacement ratio of MK and C together. Samples of SCC were cured in water at 20°C temperature. Compressive strengths of SCC samples were measured up to six months to evaluate the influence of MK and C, separately and together. Ultrasonic pulse velocity, abrasion, and capillary water absorption values of samples were determined at specified age. MK inclusion in concrete reduces workability, while C inclusion increases it. C and MK inclusion together remedied workability of concrete and enabled to produce SCC with high volume of admixtures. Furthermore, C incorporation increased one-day compressive strength, while MK incorporation reduced it in comparison with control concrete. In long term, C inclusion reduced compressive strength; however, MK inclusion increased it. C inclusion remedied one-day strength of concrete when it was used together with MK. MK inclusion remedied long-term compressive strength when it was used together with C and enabled to produce high-strength SCC with high volume of admixtures. SCC containing MK and C together showed better durability-related property.

scholarly journals Attempts to Improve the Subsurface Properties of Horizontally-Formed Cementitious Composites Using Tin(II) Fluoride Nanoparticles

Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamil Krzywiński ◽  
Łukasz Sadowski ◽  
Jacek Szymanowski ◽  
Andrzej Żak ◽  
Magdalena Piechówka-Mielnik
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Abrasion Resistance ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Reference Sample ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Cementitious Composites ◽  
Fluoride Nanoparticles

This article presents studies that were performed in order to improve the subsurface properties of horizontally-formed cementitious composites using tin(II) fluoride nanoparticles. The main aim of the study was to solve the problem of the decrease in subsurface properties caused by mortar bleeding and the segregation of the aggregate along the height of the overlay. The article also aims to highlight the patch grabbing difficulties that occur during the process of forming horizontally-formed cementitious composites. Four specimens were analyzed: one reference sample and three samples modified with the addition of 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5% of tin(II) fluoride nanoparticles in relation to the cement mass. To analyze the mechanical properties of the specimens, non-destructive (ultrasonic pulse velocity) and destructive tests (flexural tensile strength, compressive strength, abrasion resistance, pull-off strength) were performed. It was indicated that due to the addition of the tin(II) fluoride, it was possible to enhance the subsurface tensile strength and abrasion resistance of the tested cementitious composites. To confirm the obtained macroscopic results, the porosity of the subsurface was measured using SEM. It was also shown that the addition of the tin(II) fluoride nanoparticles did not reduce its flexural and compressive strength. The results show that horizontally-formed cementitious composites with the addition of 1.0% of tin(II) fluoride nanoparticles in relation to the cement mass obtained the most effective mechanical performance, especially with regard to subsurface properties.

scholarly journals Using Support Vector Machine to Improve Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test for Concrete

2018 ◽  
Vol 207 ◽  
pp. 01001
Author(s):  
Tu Quynh Loan Ngo ◽  
Yu-Ren Wang
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Support Vector ◽  
Non Destructive Testing ◽  
Testing Methods ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽  
Non Destructive

In the construction industry, to evaluate the compressive strength of concrete, destructive and non-destructive testing methods are used. Non-destructive testing methods are preferable due to the fact that those methods do not destroy concrete samples. However, they usually give larger percentage of error than using destructive tests. Among the non-destructive testing methods, the ultrasonic pulse velocity test is the popular one because it is economic and very simple in operation. Using the ultrasonic pulse velocity test gives 20% MAPE more than using destructive tests. This paper aims to improve the ultrasonic pulse velocity test results in estimating the compressive strength of concrete using the help of artificial intelligent. To establish a better prediction model for the ultrasonic pulse velocity test, data collected from 312 cylinder of concrete samples are used to develop and validate the model. The research results provide valuable information when using the ultrasonic pulse velocity tests to the inputs data in addition with support vector machine by learning algorithms, and the actual compressive strengths are set as the target output data to train the model. The results show that both MAPEs for the linear and nonlinear regression models are 11.17% and 17.66% respectively. The MAPE for the support vector machine models is 11.02%. These research results can provide valuable information when using the ultrasonic pulse velocity test to estimate the compressive strength of concrete.

scholarly journals Validation of Selected Non-Destructive Methods for Determining the Compressive Strength of Masonry Units Made of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radosław Jasiński ◽  
Łukasz Drobiec ◽  
Wojciech Mazur
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
P Wave ◽  
In Situ Tests ◽  
Transmission Method ◽  
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete ◽  
Aerated Concrete ◽  
Non Destructive

Minor-destructive (MDT) and non-destructive (NDT) techniques are not commonly used for masonry as they are complex and difficult to perform. This paper describes validation of the following methods: semi-non-destructive, non-destructive, and ultrasonic technique for autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC). The subject of this study covers the compressive strength of AAC test elements with declared various density classes of: 400, 500, 600, and 700 (kg/m3), at various moisture levels. Empirical data including the shape and size of specimens, were established from tests on 494 cylindrical and cuboid specimens, and standard cube specimens 100 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm using the general relationship for ordinary concrete (Neville’s curve). The effect of moisture on AAC was taken into account while determining the strength fBw for 127 standard specimens tested at different levels of water content (w = 100%, 67%, 33%, 23%, and 10%). Defined empirical relations were suitable to correct the compressive strength of dry specimens. For 91 specimens 100 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm, the P-wave velocity cp was tested with the transmission method using the ultrasonic pulse velocity method with exponential transducers. The curve (fBw–cp) for determining the compressive strength of AAC elements with any moisture level (fBw) was established. The developed methods turned out to be statistically significant and can be successfully applied during in-situ tests. Semi-non-destructive testing can be used independently, whereas the non-destructive technique can be only applied when the developed curve fbw–cp is scaled.

scholarly journals The use of non-destructive tests to estimate Self-compacting concrete compressive strength

2018 ◽  
Vol 149 ◽  
pp. 01036
Author(s):  
Boukhelkhal Djamila ◽  
Guendouz Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Mineral Admixture ◽  
Limestone Powder ◽  
Mineral Admixtures ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
Correlation Relationship ◽  
Granulated Slag

Until now, there are few studies on the effect of mineral admixtures on correlation between compressive strength and ultrasonic pulse velocity for concrete. The aim of this work is to study the effect of mineral admixture available in Algeria such as limestone powder, granulated slag and natural pozzolana on the correlation between compressive strength and corresponding ultrasonic pulse velocity for self-compacting concrete (SCC). Compressive strength and ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) were determined for four different SCC (with and without mineral admixture) at the 3, 7, 28 and 90 day curing period. The results of this study showed that it is possible to develop a good correlation relationship between the compressive strength and the corresponding ultrasonic pulse velocity for all SCC studied in this research and all the relationships had exponential form. However, constants were different for each mineral admixture type; where, the best correlation was found in the case of SCC with granulated slag (R2 = 0.85). Unlike the SCC with pozzolana, which have the lowest correlation coefficient (R2 = 0.69).

Estimating the Concrete Compressive Strength by Using the Concrete Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity and Moduli of Elasticity

2021 ◽  
Vol 1164 ◽  
pp. 77-86
Author(s):  
Bogdan Bolborea ◽  
Sorin Dan ◽  
Claudiu Matei ◽  
Aurelian Gruin ◽  
Cornelia Baeră ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Ultrasonic Testing ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Concrete Compressive Strength ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Moduli Of Elasticity

Developing a non-destructive method which delivers fast, accurate and non-invasive results regarding the concrete compressive strength, is an important issue, currently investigated by many researchers all over the world. Different methodologies, like using the simple non-destructive testing (NDT) or the fusion of different techniques approach, were taken into consideration in order to find the optimal, most suitable method. The purpose of this paper is to present a new approach in this direction. The methodology consists in predicting the concrete compressive strength through ultrasonic testing, for non-destructive determination of the dynamic and static moduli of elasticity. One important, basic assumption of the proposed methodology considers values provided by technical literature for concrete dynamic Poisson’s coefficient. The air-dry density was experimentally determined on concrete cores. The dynamic modulus of elasticity was also experimentally determined by using the ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) method on concrete cores. Further on, the static modulus of elasticity and the concrete compressive strength can be mathematically calculated, by using the previously mentioned parameters. The experimental procedures were performed on concrete specimens, namely concrete cores extracted from the raft foundation of a multistorey building; initially they were subjected to the specific NDT, namely ultrasonic testing, and the validation of the results and the proposed methodology derives from the destructive testing of the specimens. The destructive testing is generally recognized as the most trustable method. The precision of the proposed method, established with respect to the destructive testing, revealed a high level of confidence, exceeding 90% (as mean value). It was noticed that even the cores with compressive strength outside of mean range interval (minimum and maximum values) presented high rate of precision, not influencing the overall result. The high rate of accuracy makes this method a suitable research background for further investigations, in order to establish a reliable NDT methodology which could substitute the very invasive and less convenient, destructive method.

Assessment of Compressive Strength for RC Building Using the Non-Destructive Test and the SonReb Method: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 1021 ◽  
pp. 45-54
Author(s):  
Mohammed Al-Helfi ◽  
Ali Allami
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Concrete Strength ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Technical Institute ◽  
Existing Building ◽  
Destructive Test ◽  
Non Destructive

Non-Destructive methods have greater advantage in assessing the homogeneity, compressive strength, corrosion of rebars in concrete etc. of damaged structures. The aim of the present study is to assess the existing building, which is 41 year old, in the Technical Institute of Amara affiliated with the Southern Technical University, Maysan, Iraq. The research focus on the assessment of the concrete strength and the inspection of the damages in the building. Besides the visual inspection, the ultrasonic pulse velocity and schmidt hammer were used as a non-destructive test method for testing of 30 columns and 15 beams for a building consisting of three floors. The concrete compressive strength was estimated by using SonReb method. The equations proposed by Gasparik, 1984, Di Leo & Pascale, 1994, Arioglu et al., 1996, Cristofaro et al. (EXP), 2020 and Cristofaro et al (PW), 2020 were used for assessment the compressive strength of oncrete. The non-destructive test results indicated that the average strength of the structural elements greater than the design compressive strength of the tested elements. Therefore, the building can be considered structurally is safe.

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