Mechanical Characterization of Building Stones through DT and NDT Tests: Research of Correlations for the In Situ Analysis of Ancient Masonry

2014 ◽  
Vol 628 ◽  
pp. 85-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilia Vasanelli ◽  
Maria Sileo ◽  
Giovanni Leucci ◽  
Angela Calia ◽  
Maria Antonietta Aiello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Characterization ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Reliable Technique ◽  
Non Destructive

In this paper, the use of ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) testing as a reliable technique to determine the compressive strength of a calcarenitic stone typical of Salento (South of Italy), known as Lecce Stone (LS) has been investigated. The scope of the experimental research is to establish correlations between the results obtained by non-destructive and destructive tests, in order to reduce the use of destructive methods within the diagnostic procedures for the mechanical analysis and qualification of ancient masonries. Furthermore, the presence of water as a variable affecting the test was investigated. The results of the tests show that the UPV values are well correlated with the compressive strengths and this method showed to be efficient in predicting the strength of LS.

scholarly journals An approach to in-situ compressive strength of concrete

2016 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 687-695 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Brunarski ◽  
M. Dohojda
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Velocity Measurements ◽  
Indirect Methods ◽  
Rebound Hammer ◽  
Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽  
Non Destructive

Abstract The paper presents the problem of estimating in-situ compressive strength of concrete in a comprehensive way, taking into account the possibility of direct tests of cored specimens and indirect methods of non-destructive tests: rebound hammer tests and ultrasonic pulse velocity measurements. The paper approaches the discussed problem in an original, scientifically documented and exhaustive way, in particular in terms of application.

Mechanical Behavior of Gypsum and Cork Based Composite Material

2012 ◽  
Vol 730-732 ◽  
pp. 361-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graca Vasconcelos ◽  
Andreia Martins ◽  
Sandra Cunha ◽  
Aires Camões ◽  
Paulo B. Lourenço
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Mechanical Characterization ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Engineering Construction ◽  
Fgd Gypsum ◽  
By Products

The main aim of this work is the mechanical characterization of a composite material resulting from the combination of three by-products coming from industry, namely, flue gas desulfurization (FGD) gypsum, granulated cork and textile fibers from tire recycling. The material is considered as a green material as the raw material are considered by-products and it is intended to be used as a building material for non-structural purposes in civil engineering construction. The mechanical characterization includes uniaxial compressive tests and bending tests for characterization of the fracture behavior. Additionally, ultrasonic pulse velocity is measured to evaluate its variation with time of curing.

scholarly journals Statistical Equations to Estimate the In-situ Concrete Compressive Strength from Non-destructive Tests

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Ahmed Faleh Al-Bayati
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Concrete Compressive Strength ◽  
The Third ◽  
Non Destructive

The aim of this study is to propose reliable equations to estimate the in-situ concrete compressive strength from the non-destructive test. Three equations were proposed: the first equation considers the number of rebound hummer only, the second equation consider the ultrasonic pulse velocity only, and the third equation combines the number of rebound hummer and the ultrasonic pulse velocity. The proposed equations were derived from non-linear regression analysis and they were calibrated with the test results of 372 concrete specimens compiled from the literature. The performance of the proposed equations was tested by comparing their strength estimations with those of related existing equations from literature. Comparisons revealed that the proposed ultrasonic pulse velocity and combined equations achieved better agreements with the test results than the related existing equations, whereas the proposed and the existing rebound hummer equations were inconsistent.  

scholarly journals In Situ Measurement of the Compressive Strength of Local Concrete: Correlation between Non-destructive and Destructive Tests

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Saïdou Bamogo ◽  
David Y. K. Toguyeni ◽  
Fati Zoma ◽  
Mohamed Yerbanga
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Regression Methods ◽  
Tests And Measurements ◽  
Non Destructive

The method used to evaluate the quality of concrete in structures includes, among other things, compressive strength testing of specimens cast on site. This method has shortcomings due to the non-uniformity in their formulation processes of the concrete studied in laboratories and that of the structure on site and the tardiness in obtaining test results. This is why the development of reliable methods of non-destructive assessment of the compressive strength of concrete in situ is essential for a better performance assessment of structures.There are a multitude of non-destructive methods, but in this article, the ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and the rebound hammer (RH) are the methods used as they are easy to get manipulate, accessible and permit fast access to results. Analyses using single and multiple linear regression methods have been carried out with the results from compression tests and measurements of pulse velocity and rebound indices carried out between February and April 2018 on over 90 specimen samples in total. This resulted in correlation equations for the in-situ estimation of the compressive strength of the concrete studied.

scholarly journals The use of ultrasonic pulse velocity to estimate the water permeability of concretes

2018 ◽  
Vol 149 ◽  
pp. 01065
Author(s):  
Benouis Abdelhalim ◽  
Mehamdia Ali
Keyword(s):  
Water Permeability ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ordinary Concrete ◽  
Proportional Relation ◽  
Lower Permeability ◽  
Ultrasonic Surface Waves ◽  
Non Destructive

In this work we investigated the possibility of estimating the water permeability of concrete from the ultrasonic surface wave velocity (Rayleigh's waves). This is a method for the non-destructive permeability diagnosis of the in situ auscultation of a structure. Four ordinary concrete compositions with different W/C ratios and two self compacting concretes SCC were used. This study showed a decrease in of ultrasonic pulse velocity with the increase in the W/C ratio, this is due to the increase in porosity. Curing in air of the concrete specimens produces greater permeability than curing in water. The increase in the permeability with the increase of W/C ratio is more important for curing in water than for the curing in air. SCC1 has a lower permeability than that of SCC2, this difference is respectively 20% and 10 % for curing in air and in water. The study show that permeability estimation with ultrasonic surface waves is more reliable for curing in water mode than tin curing in air. The correlations obtained between the permeability and the indirect ultrasonic velocity are linear, with an inversely proportional relation.

scholarly journals Physical and mechanical characterization of concrete exposed to elevated temperatures by using ultrasonic pulse velocity

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Alfredo Cruz-Hernández ◽  
◽  
Luis Eduardo Zapata-Orduz ◽  
Luz Amparo Quintero-Ortiz ◽  
Julián Orlando Herrera-Ortiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Mechanical Characterization ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity

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.

Non-Destructive Tests as Durability Indicators in Cement Mortars with Pozzolanic Substitutions

2017 ◽  
Vol 902 ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Rosalía Ruiz Ruiz ◽  
Elia Mercedes Alonso Guzmán ◽  
Wilfrido Martínez Molina ◽  
Hugo Luis Chávez García ◽  
Judith Alejandra Velázquez Perez
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Cement Industry ◽  
Capillary Absorption ◽  
Pozzolanic Material ◽  
Cement Mortars ◽  
Non Destructive

Cement industry is responsible of 5-7% of CO2 emissions to the atmosphere. This is preoccupant because this is one of the greenhouse effect gases which cause global warming. Pozzolanic material incorporation in cement mortars elaboration represents a good alternative to partially substitute cement, since its chemical composition could contribute to improvement of its durability and mechanical characteristics. In this research, mortars with pozzolanic substitutions are evaluated through non-destructive tests as: capillary absorption, electrical resistivity, and ultrasonic pulse velocity to the age of 1000 days. The results suggested that the incorporation of pozzolanic material as partial substitutes of Portland cement increases the mortars properties mainly in substitutions of CBC 20%, PN 10, and 30%.

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.

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