Accuracy of Eddy-Current and Radar Methods Used in Reinforcement Detection
This article presents results from non-destructive testing (NDT) that referred to the location and diameter or rebars in beam and slab members. The aim of paper was to demonstrate that the accuracy and deviations of the NDT methods could be higher than the allowable execution or standard deviations....
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doaj-b705ec9566c34cc6b00811e0bbc721d32020-11-25T00:50:03ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442019-04-01127116810.3390/ma12071168ma12071168Accuracy of Eddy-Current and Radar Methods Used in Reinforcement DetectionŁukasz Drobiec0Radosław Jasiński1Wojciech Mazur2Department of Building Structures, Silesian University of Technology; ul. Akademicka 5, 44-100 Gliwice, PolandDepartment of Building Structures, Silesian University of Technology; ul. Akademicka 5, 44-100 Gliwice, PolandDepartment of Building Structures, Silesian University of Technology; ul. Akademicka 5, 44-100 Gliwice, PolandThis article presents results from non-destructive testing (NDT) that referred to the location and diameter or rebars in beam and slab members. The aim of paper was to demonstrate that the accuracy and deviations of the NDT methods could be higher than the allowable execution or standard deviations. Tests were conducted on autoclaved aerated concrete beam and nine specimens that were specially prepared from lightweight concrete. The most advanced instruments that were available on the market were used to perform tests. They included two electromagnetic scanners and one ground penetrating radar (GPR). The testing equipment was used to analyse how the rebar (cover) location affected the detection of their diameters and how their mutual spacing influenced the detected quantity of rebars. The considerations included the impact of rebar depth on cover measurements and the spread of obtained results. Tests indicated that the measurement error was clearly greater when the rebars were located at very low or high depths. It could lead to the improper interpretation of test results, and consequently to the incorrect estimation of the structure safety based on the design resistance analysis. Electromagnetic and radar devices were unreliable while detecting the reinforcement of small (8 and 10 mm) diameters at close spacing (up to 20 mm) and of large (20 mm) diameters at a close spacing and greater depths. Recommendations for practical applications were developed to facilitate the evaluation of a structure.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/12/7/1168NDT methodsrebar locationeddy-current methodGPR method |
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Łukasz Drobiec Radosław Jasiński Wojciech Mazur Accuracy of Eddy-Current and Radar Methods Used in Reinforcement Detection Materials NDT methods rebar location eddy-current method GPR method |
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Łukasz Drobiec Radosław Jasiński Wojciech Mazur |
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Accuracy of Eddy-Current and Radar Methods Used in Reinforcement Detection |
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Accuracy of Eddy-Current and Radar Methods Used in Reinforcement Detection |
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Accuracy of Eddy-Current and Radar Methods Used in Reinforcement Detection |
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Accuracy of Eddy-Current and Radar Methods Used in Reinforcement Detection |
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Accuracy of Eddy-Current and Radar Methods Used in Reinforcement Detection |
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accuracy of eddy-current and radar methods used in reinforcement detection |
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This article presents results from non-destructive testing (NDT) that referred to the location and diameter or rebars in beam and slab members. The aim of paper was to demonstrate that the accuracy and deviations of the NDT methods could be higher than the allowable execution or standard deviations. Tests were conducted on autoclaved aerated concrete beam and nine specimens that were specially prepared from lightweight concrete. The most advanced instruments that were available on the market were used to perform tests. They included two electromagnetic scanners and one ground penetrating radar (GPR). The testing equipment was used to analyse how the rebar (cover) location affected the detection of their diameters and how their mutual spacing influenced the detected quantity of rebars. The considerations included the impact of rebar depth on cover measurements and the spread of obtained results. Tests indicated that the measurement error was clearly greater when the rebars were located at very low or high depths. It could lead to the improper interpretation of test results, and consequently to the incorrect estimation of the structure safety based on the design resistance analysis. Electromagnetic and radar devices were unreliable while detecting the reinforcement of small (8 and 10 mm) diameters at close spacing (up to 20 mm) and of large (20 mm) diameters at a close spacing and greater depths. Recommendations for practical applications were developed to facilitate the evaluation of a structure. |
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