Non-Destructive Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Structures: Deterioration Processes and Standard Test Methods


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This authoritative book provides a comprehensive review of the highly important subject of non-destructive evaluation of reinforced concrete structures. Engineers have a range of sophisticated techniques at their disposal to assess the condition of reinforced concrete structures that do not cause material damage and which usually enable the structure to be used while the surveys are carried out. Non-destructive evaluation of the infrastructure also plays a key role in calculating and prioritising where money should be spent on repair or replacement. Providing details of related techniques and case studies, this book offers an overview of how to plan and implement the NDT of reinforced concrete structures.




Non-Destructive Assessment of Concrete Structures: Reliability and Limits of Single and Combined Techniques


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This book gives information on non destructive techniques for assessment of concrete structures. It synthesizes the best of international knowledge about what techniques can be used for assessing material properties (strength) and structural properties (geometry, defects...). It describes how the techniques can be used so as to answer a series of usual questions, highlighting their capabilities and limits, and providing advices for a better use of techniques. It also focuses on possible combinations of techniques so as to improve the assessment. It is based on many illustrative examples and give in each case references to standards and guidelines.




Handbook on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete


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Civil engineers will value this resource that examines the tools and techniques used to estimate the in-place strength on concrete, permeation properties that relate to potential durability, and the methods used to assess the internal condition of concrete and the corrosion activity of steel reinforcement.




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Advances in Non-destructive Evaluation


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This book comprises the proceedings of the Conference and Exhibition on Non Destructive Evaluation, (NDE 2019). The contents of the book encompass a vast spectrum from Conventional to Advanced NDE including novel methods, instrumentation, sensors, procedures and data analytics as applied to all industry segments for quality control, periodic maintenance, life estimation, structural integrity and related areas. This book will be a useful reference for students, researchers and practitioners.




Proceedings of the 1st Conference of the European Association on Quality Control of Bridges and Structures


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This book gathers the latest advances and innovations in the field of quality control and improvement of bridges and structures, as presented by international researchers and engineers at the 1st Conference of the European Association on Quality Control of Bridges and Structures (EUROSTRUCT 2021), held in Padua, Italy on August 29 – September 1, 2021. Contributions include a wide range of topics such as testing and advanced diagnostic techniques for damage detection; SHM and AI, IoT and machine learning for data analysis of bridges and structures; fiberoptics and smart sensors for long-term SHM; structural reliability, risk, robustness, redundancy and resilience for bridges; corrosion models, fatigue analysis and impact of hazards on infrastructure components; bridge and asset management systems, and decision-making models; Life-Cycle Analysis, retrofit and service-life extension, risk management protocols; quality control plans, sustainability and green materials.




Rebound Hammer Test and Non Destructive Testing of Concrete


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Rebound Hammer Test and Non Destructive Testing (NDT) of Concrete are essential techniques used in the assessment of the quality, durability, and structural integrity of concrete structures. This book provides a guide to the principles, applications, and techniques involved in these methods. The ndt test for concrete book starts by introducing the basic properties of concrete, its construction process, and the reasons why testing is crucial. It then delves into the various methods of NDT, including Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity, Ground Penetrating Radar, and Impact Echo, among others. The focus of the book, however, is on the Rebound Hammer Test, which is one of the most widely used NDT methods for concrete. The rebound hammer test book discusses the theory behind the Rebound Hammer Test, how it works, and the factors that affect its accuracy. It provides detailed guidance on how to perform the test correctly and interpret the results. The book also covers the limitations of the test and its potential sources of error. In addition to the technical aspects of the Rebound Hammer Test and NDT, the book also covers the practical applications of these methods. It discusses how these techniques can be used to assess the quality and durability of concrete structures, identify defects and damage, and plan maintenance and repair activities. The NDT book includes a glossary of key terms and concepts, as well as a comprehensive set of frequently asked questions to help readers understand the material better. Overall, this book is an essential resource for engineers, technicians, and researchers working in the field of concrete construction and maintenance. It provides a thorough understanding of the Rebound Hammer Test and NDT, including the practical applications and limitations of these methods.




Durability of Concrete Structures


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This book is concerned with the long term durability of concrete as a structural material as used in the construction of buildings, bridges, roads, marine and civil engineering structures. It discusses the fundamental reasons for the deterioration of concrete over time and available techniques for detecting, remedying and preventing the deteriorati




Non-destructive Testing and Evaluation of Civil Engineering Structures


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The non-destructive evaluation of civil engineering structures in reinforced concrete is becoming an increasingly important issue in this field of engineering. This book proposes innovative ways to deal with this problem, through the characterization of concrete durability indicators by the use of non-destructive techniques. It presents the description of the various non-destructive techniques and their combination for the evaluation of indicators. The processing of data issued from the combination of NDE methods is also illustrated through examples of data fusion methods. The identification of conversion models linking observables, obtained from non-destructive measurements, to concrete durability indicators, as well as the consideration of different sources of variability in the assessment process, are also described. An analysis of in situ applications is carried out in order to highlight the practical aspects of the methodology. At the end of the book the authors provide a methodological guide detailing the proposed non-destructive evaluation methodology of concrete indicators. - Presents the latest developments performed in the community of NDT on different aspects - Provides a methodology developed in laboratory and transferred onsite for the evaluation of concrete properties which are not usually addressed by NDT methods - Includes the use of data fusion for merging the measurements provided by several NDT methods - Includes examples of current and potential applications