Nondestructive testing of concrete structures plays an increasing role in civil engineering, although until now the full potential of such techniques has not been tapped. For posttensioned structures, the investigation of tendon ducts is one of the most essential testing problems. The location of tendon ducts, the determination of concrete cover and, especially, the detection and quantification of ungrouted areas inside the ducts are the relevant questions. Recent developments and opportunities of radar, impact-echo, and ultrasonics for the investigation of tendon ducts are presented. Although the obtained results on positioning and concrete cover determination are sufficient, the location of ungrouted areas is still a matter of research. Thus, new approaches for this testing problem have to be considered. Additionally, the combined use of complementary techniques offers a high potential to increase the reliability of results. Data will be displayed on the combined application of acoustic and electromagnetic impulse-echo methods and of data fusion related to the investigation of tendon ducts.
Complementary Application of Radar, Impact-Echo, and Ultrasonics for Testing Concrete Structures and Metallic Tendon Ducts
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board ; 1892 , 1 ; 170-177
2004-01-01
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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