Influence of small temperature variations on the ultrasonic velocity in concrete
Abstract
Ultrasonic methods are valuable tools for quality assessment and structural imaging of concrete. In such applications, accurate and reliable determination of ultrasonic wave velocities is essential, as they are affected by various experimental and environmental factors. In this research coda wave interferometry (CWI) was used to determine the influence of temperature (0 to 50 °C) on ultrasonic wave velocity in concrete samples. A resolution of better than 10-4 was achieved in the measurement of relative velocity changes. Reversibility and repeatability as well as the influence of moisture were taken into account. In addition the influence of sensor (transmitter and receiver) positioning errors on the results of the interferometric algorithm was evaluated as well as the benefit of newly developed, permanently embedded sensors. The presented results can be used to evaluate and refine data from ultrasonic monitoring systems.
- Publication:
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Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation: Volume 32
- Pub Date:
- January 2013
- DOI:
- 10.1063/1.4789074
- Bibcode:
- 2013AIPC.1511..390N
- Keywords:
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- concrete;
- intelligent sensors;
- quality management;
- ultrasonic measurement;
- 43.35.Yb;
- 89.20.Kk;
- Ultrasonic instrumentation and measurement techniques;
- Engineering