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 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.

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 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 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 Evaluating Concrete Quality using Nondestructive In-situ Testing Methods

2019 ◽  
pp. 22-40
Author(s):  
Khalid Abdel Naser Abdel Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Concrete Strength ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Initial Surface ◽  
In Situ Testing ◽  
Surface Absorption ◽  
Concrete Quality

This manuscript investigate the quality of concrete using non-destructive in-situ testing.The in-situ testing is a process by which different test are carried out such as rebound hammer, ultrasonic pulse veloc-ity, initial surface absorption test and fig air, to determine thein-situ strength, durability and deterioration, air permeability, concrete quality control andperformance. Additionally, the quality of concrete was researched using test methods with experimental results. Moreover, this research has found that (1) the increase in w/c ra-tioleads to a decrease in compressive strength and ultrasonic pulse velocity. Thus, lower w/cratio gives a bet-ter concrete strength in terms of quality, (2) the quicker the ultrasonic pulse travels through concrete indicates that the concrete is denser, therefore, better quality, (3) the lower initial surface absorption value indicates a better concrete with respect to porosity and (4) the w/c ratio plays an important role in the strength and per-meability of concrete.

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 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.

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