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Methodology of nondestructive identification of defective concrete zones in unilaterally accessible massive members

    Tomasz Gorzelańczyk Affiliation
    ; Jerzy Hoła Affiliation
    ; Łukasz Sadowski Affiliation
    ; Krzysztof Schabowicz Affiliation

Abstract

The paper deals with the nondestructive identification of defective concrete zones in unilaterally accessible massive members, for example, access galleries in hydroelectric power plants. The concrete in such zones is, for various reasons, excessively porous. The authors propose to use state-of-the-art acoustic testing techniques, including ultrasonic tomography, integratively to detect and identify defective zones. An original methodology for such tests has been developed. The methodology is illustrated with an example of its practical application to a real civil engineering structure.


First published online: 24 Oct 2013

Keyword : concrete, durability, water pressure, vibrations, honeycombing, acoustic techniques, nondestructive tests, impulse response, ultrasonic tomography

How to Cite
Gorzelańczyk, T., Hoła, J., Sadowski, Łukasz, & Schabowicz, K. (2013). Methodology of nondestructive identification of defective concrete zones in unilaterally accessible massive members. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 19(6), 775-786. https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2013.812577
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