This document provides an overview of various non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for concrete structures, including rebound hammer testing, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) testing, electromagnetic cover measurement, radiography, and the latest automated scanning technologies. NDT methods allow assessment of concrete properties like strength and homogeneity without damaging the structure. Specific techniques are described, such as using a rebound hammer to obtain a rebound number correlated with compressive strength, or using UPV to measure pulse transit time and calculate velocity related to modulus of elasticity. Advantages of NDT include safety, ability to inspect hidden areas, and generation of permanent test records.
A crack is a complete or incomplete separation of concrete into two or more parts produced by breaking or fracturing.
Cracks are one kind of universal problems of concrete construction as it affects the building artistic and it also destroys the wall’s integrity, affects the structure safety and even reduce the durability of structure
Carbon dioxide penetrates into the concrete through the cracks and speed up carbonation around the cracks, thus shortening the structure usage.
The cracks in the concrete wall would cause the leakage of the building; it reduces the stiffness, durability and seismic performance of buildings.
Cracks on the wall surface damage to the later rendering, will affect to the appearance.
A crack is a complete or incomplete separation of concrete into two or more parts produced by breaking or fracturing.
Cracks are one kind of universal problems of concrete construction as it affects the building artistic and it also destroys the wall’s integrity, affects the structure safety and even reduce the durability of structure
Carbon dioxide penetrates into the concrete through the cracks and speed up carbonation around the cracks, thus shortening the structure usage.
The cracks in the concrete wall would cause the leakage of the building; it reduces the stiffness, durability and seismic performance of buildings.
Cracks on the wall surface damage to the later rendering, will affect to the appearance.
Detailed specification of an item of work specifies the quantities of materials, proportion of mortar, workmanship, method of preparation & execution and method of measurement.
Detailed specifications of different items of works are prepared separately and describe what the work should be and these shall be executed and constructed.
Quality Control in Concrete and Durability factors : An overviewbybyRAJESH PRASAD,IRSE, CPM/M, RVNL. KOLKATA. An interesting and informative presentation....
Techniques for various structural repairUdayram Patil
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Non destructive test in CIVIL ENGINEERING Construction SAURABH GUPTA
NON DESTRUCTIVE TEST (NDT)
SAURABH GUPTA
BLOG - http://notescivil.blogspot.in/
After this seminar you will able to answer the following
Non- destructive testing
Rebound hammer testing
Ultrasonic pulse velocity test
Cover test
methods including principle, advantages and point of action
NDT
Technique to test new or old concrete structure with respect to its strength and durability ,without or partial damage to a small part of concrete.
It doesn’t estimate ultimate or yield strength of concrete.
It is easy mechanized method, and is very cost effective , many test can be performed at the same cost of single destructive test.
No sample is required to collect for the laboratory testing as compare to some methods destructive testing
TEST
Rebound Hammer Test
Windsore Probe Testing
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test
Acoustic Emission Method
Pulse Echo Method
Initial Surface Absorption Test
Radar Technique
Infrared Thermography
Quantab Test
Carbonation test
Profometer / Rebar locator
REBOUND HAMMER TEST (IS 13311 II)
Determination of strength and hardness of concrete.
ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY TEST (IS 13311 I)
To determine the homogeneity, compatibility and cracks or void if present .
PROFOMETER / REBAR LOCATOR
Location of bar and diameter of bar
CARBONATION TEST
To estimate the amount of carbon and corrosion estimation.
To assess the likely compressive strength of concrete with help of with suitable co-relations between rebound index and compressive strength.
To assess the uniformity of concrete.
To assess the quality of concrete in relation to standard requirements.
To assess the quality of one element of concrete in relation to another
This method can be used with greater confidence for differentiating between the questionable and acceptable part of a structure or for relative comparison between two different structure.
When the plunger of rebound hammer is pressed against the surface of concrete, the spring control mass rebounds and the extent of such rebound depend upon the surface hardness of concrete, the rebound is thus related with compressive strength of concrete and the graduated scale is designated as rebound number
It Consists of spring controlled mass that slides on a plunger within a tubular housing.
The impact energy required for rebound hammer for different application is different (shown in table in next slide)
Rebound hammer is used to check –
1 Compressive strength of concrete
2 Uniformity of concrete
3 Quality of element of concrete
Ultrasonic pulse velocity test
To assess the uniformity and homogeneity of concrete.
To assess the quality of concrete in relation of standard requirement.
Detection of presence of voids, cracks & imperfection of concrete.
Measurement of changes occurring with time in the properties of concrete.
To overcome all these problems, the methods have been developed for investigation and evaluation of concrete st
Detailed specification of an item of work specifies the quantities of materials, proportion of mortar, workmanship, method of preparation & execution and method of measurement.
Detailed specifications of different items of works are prepared separately and describe what the work should be and these shall be executed and constructed.
Quality Control in Concrete and Durability factors : An overviewbybyRAJESH PRASAD,IRSE, CPM/M, RVNL. KOLKATA. An interesting and informative presentation....
Techniques for various structural repairUdayram Patil
Structural damage is crucial to safety. Proper remedial measures should always taken to avoid measure loss. This presentation provided various measure to repair structural damage.
Non destructive test in CIVIL ENGINEERING Construction SAURABH GUPTA
NON DESTRUCTIVE TEST (NDT)
SAURABH GUPTA
BLOG - http://notescivil.blogspot.in/
After this seminar you will able to answer the following
Non- destructive testing
Rebound hammer testing
Ultrasonic pulse velocity test
Cover test
methods including principle, advantages and point of action
NDT
Technique to test new or old concrete structure with respect to its strength and durability ,without or partial damage to a small part of concrete.
It doesn’t estimate ultimate or yield strength of concrete.
It is easy mechanized method, and is very cost effective , many test can be performed at the same cost of single destructive test.
No sample is required to collect for the laboratory testing as compare to some methods destructive testing
TEST
Rebound Hammer Test
Windsore Probe Testing
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test
Acoustic Emission Method
Pulse Echo Method
Initial Surface Absorption Test
Radar Technique
Infrared Thermography
Quantab Test
Carbonation test
Profometer / Rebar locator
REBOUND HAMMER TEST (IS 13311 II)
Determination of strength and hardness of concrete.
ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY TEST (IS 13311 I)
To determine the homogeneity, compatibility and cracks or void if present .
PROFOMETER / REBAR LOCATOR
Location of bar and diameter of bar
CARBONATION TEST
To estimate the amount of carbon and corrosion estimation.
To assess the likely compressive strength of concrete with help of with suitable co-relations between rebound index and compressive strength.
To assess the uniformity of concrete.
To assess the quality of concrete in relation to standard requirements.
To assess the quality of one element of concrete in relation to another
This method can be used with greater confidence for differentiating between the questionable and acceptable part of a structure or for relative comparison between two different structure.
When the plunger of rebound hammer is pressed against the surface of concrete, the spring control mass rebounds and the extent of such rebound depend upon the surface hardness of concrete, the rebound is thus related with compressive strength of concrete and the graduated scale is designated as rebound number
It Consists of spring controlled mass that slides on a plunger within a tubular housing.
The impact energy required for rebound hammer for different application is different (shown in table in next slide)
Rebound hammer is used to check –
1 Compressive strength of concrete
2 Uniformity of concrete
3 Quality of element of concrete
Ultrasonic pulse velocity test
To assess the uniformity and homogeneity of concrete.
To assess the quality of concrete in relation of standard requirement.
Detection of presence of voids, cracks & imperfection of concrete.
Measurement of changes occurring with time in the properties of concrete.
To overcome all these problems, the methods have been developed for investigation and evaluation of concrete st
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Nondestructive testing or Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a wide group of analysis techniques used in science and industry to evaluate the properties of a material, component or system without causing damage.
Because NDT does not permanently alter the article being inspected, it is a highly valuable technique that can save both money and time in product evaluation, troubleshooting, and research.
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Such properties include hardness, resistance to penetration by projectiles, rebound capacity and ability to transmit ultrasonic pulses and X- and Y-rays.
The NDT methods are cost effective.
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2. Content
• Introduction
• Brief of NDT Test
• Rebound Hammer Test
• Upv Test
• Electromagnetic cover measurement
• Radiography
• Latest Technology in NDT
• References
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3. Testing 3
Non-destructive Destructive
Concrete
Testing
Does not destroys the
test specimen
after testing, allow the
part to be used for its
intended purpose
Carried out until
specimen’s failure
will render the part
unusable for its
intended purpose
4. Why NDT?
Assessment of Existing Structures in the Absence of Drawings
Quick assessment of the structure
Quality control of Construction , in situ
Determining position of reinforcement
Location of Cracks/Joints/Honeycombing
In some cases, it required to assess of concrete damaged due to
fire or any other natural calamity due judge the condition of
structure
4
5. Scope
Suggest the methodology to be followed &
applicability of non destructive testing.
Automatic interpretation of data from NDT, with
the goal of detecting flaws accurately and
efficiently.
To propose retrofitting techniques for structures
failing in this kind of testing.
5
6. Cost Effectiveness 6
Destructive testing
Huge Cost initially has to put in
for taking sample and then to
test it.
NDT
Its very easy and simple process
and a lot many tests can be
performed on concrete less
amount require for sampling of
concrete
7. NDT Advantages
► Access to hidden items – “see through walls”
► Better investigations with NDT
► Rapid & on site accumulation of data
► Generally less expensive than destructive testing.
► Gives result without structural damage
7
8. NDT Disadvantages
► More than one test method may be required
► Environmental conditions may effect or distort results
► Construction details & building components may effect results
► Some conditions cannot be determined with a reasonable degree of
accuracy without destructive testing
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9. BRIEF OF NDT TEST
No.
Measurement Application Equipment
1
Surface strength
(rebound number)
Surface Zone Strength
Assessment
Rebound Hammer
2
Homogeneity of
Concrete
Quality of Concrete Ultrasonic pulse
velocity meter
3
Combined
ultrasonic and
rebound number
determination
Uniformity/homogeneity,
Location of internal defects Ultrasonic Pulse
velocity tester
4
Pull-off strength
(bond strength
Surface Zone Strength
Assessment
Pull off Tester
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1)Strength evaluation of Concrete
10. No. Measurement Application Equipment
5 Pull out force Surface zone strength
assessment
Pull out “Lock” Test
(Construction Stage)
Pull Out “Capo” Test (after
construction
6 Break off test The break off test at
failure can be related to
compressive or flexural
strength
Break off tester
7 Penetration
resistance
Surface Zone Strength
Assessment
Windsor Probe
10
Guidebook of NDT of Bridge , Railway
11. No Measurement Application Equipment
1 Corrosion
potential (half-cell)
Status of Corrosion
activity
Half Cell
Potential Meter
2 Resistivity Rate of probable
corrosion
Resistivity Meter
3 Carbonation depth Corrosion risk and
cause
Carbonation Test
Kit
4 Chloride content Corrosion risk and
cause
Chloride Field
Test System
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2)Corrosion assessment, location and dia. of rebar and cover
12. No. Measurement Application Equipment
5 Voids and Corrosion Viewing interior of
concrete
Endoscopy
6 Scanning Of dia. of
rebar and cover
It is used for locating
rebars , diameter of
rebars and concrete
cover
Profometer
7 Cover and re-bar
measurement
Corrosion risk and
cause
Micro Cover
Meter
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13. 3) Crack measurement in buildings and structures
No. Measurement Application Equipment
1 Length changes Strain measurement digital strain gauges
2 Radiographic
Images
Cracks, location of
rebars
Radiographic source
and detector
3 Acoustic Emission
technique
To measure the
location and activity of
cracks
SPARTAN & MISTRAS
System
4 Infra Red Images Cracks, delamination Infra Red Thermal
Imaging Systems
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14. Rebound Hammer Test
Object
► To find the compressive strength of
concrete with the help of suitable
correlation between rebound index
and compressive strength
► Assessing the uniformity of concrete
► Assessing the quality of concrete in
relation to standard requirement
14
IS 13311(Part2):1992
15. Principle
It works on the principle that the rebound of an
elastic mass depends on the hardness of the surface
against which the mass impinges
15
17. Impact energy for Different
Application
17
IS 13311(Part2):1992
No Application Impact energy
(Nm)
1 For testing normal weight concrete 2.25
2 For light-weight concrete or small and
impact sensitive Parts of Concrete
0.75
3 For testing mass concrete for example in
roads airfields pavements and hydraulic
structures
30.0
19. Important Points
For testing smooth clean and dry surface is to be selected
Rough surface resulting from incomplete compaction, loss of grout, spalled
surface do not give reliable result and should be avoided
The point of impact should be at least 20 mm away from any edge or shape
discontinuity
For taking measurement the rebound hammer should be held at right angle to
the surface of concrete member
Around each point of observation, six average of these reading of rebound
indices are taken and average of these reading after deleting outliers becomes
the rebound index for the point of observation
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IS 13311(Part2):1992
20. Factors affecting Test result
► Type of cement
Concrete made with high alumina
cement can give strength 100%
higher than that with OPC cement.
concrete made with super
sulphate cement can give 50%
lower strength
Type of aggregate
Gravels and crushed rock
aggregates give similar correlation
,but concrete made with light
weight aggregates require special
calibration
20
Comparison of hard and soft gravels
Tcs , John h. Bungey
21. Factors affecting Test result
► Surface condition and Moisture
content of Concrete
Test is suitable only for close texture
concrete. Open texture concrete,
honeycombed concrete are
unsuitable
A wet surface will give 20% lower
strength in an equivalent dry
concrete
21
Influence of surface moisture condition
Tcs, John h. Bungey
22. Factors affecting Test result
► Age of concrete
Age can generally be ignored for concrete between 3 days and 3
months old
► Carbonation of concrete surface
The influence of carbonation of concrete surface on rebound number is
very significant. Carbonated concrete gives an 50% higher strength than
normal concrete
22
24. New technology
Digital test hammers are an advanced, completely
automated system for estimating concrete compressive
strength.
Its calculation memory and recording functions allow for
quick easy and accurate test result.
Discard values for multiple test result can be set the mean
median and compressive strength can also calculated.
The addition of modern microprocessor technology allows
the data to be stored , printed and transferred to a
personal computer for further analysis or inclusion in your
reports
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Guidebook of NDT of Bridge , Railway
25. Ultrasonic Pulse velocity Test
OBJECT
► The homogeneity of the concrete
► The presence of cracks, voids and other
imperfections
► Changes in the structure of the concrete
which may occur with time
► The quality of the concrete in relation to
standard requirements
► The values of dynamic elastic modulus of the
concrete
25
IS 13311(Part1):1992
26. UPV Test
Principle
The method is based on the principle that the
velocity of an ultrasonic pulse through any material
depends upon the density, modulus of elasticity of
material
26
27. Apparatus 27
The UPV equipment includes a transducer, a receiver and an
indicator for showing the time of travel from the transducer to
the receiver
28. How it works?
Ultrasonic waves are very similar to light
waves in that they can be reflected,
refracted, and focused.
Reflection and refraction occurs when
sound waves interact with interfaces
of differing acoustic properties.
Ultrasonic reflections from the presence
of discontinuities or geometric features
enables detection and location
28
29. A pulse of longitudinal vibration is produced by
an electro-acoustical transducer, which is held in
contact with one surface of the concrete
member under test. After traversing a known
path length(L) in the concrete, the pulse of
vibration is converted into an electrical signal by
a second electro-acoustical transducer, and
electronic timing circuit enable the transit time
(T) of the pulse to be measured. The pulse
velocity (V) is given by
29
where
V = pulse velocity
(km/s),
L = path length(cm) ,
T = transit time(µs).
Guidebook of NDT of Bridge , Railway
V= 𝐿/𝑇
30. The velocity of pulse in a concrete is related to the
concrete modulus of elasticity.
𝑉 =
𝐸
𝜌
where,
E = modulus of elasticity,
p =density of the concrete
30
32. Natural frequency of transducer for different Path length
32
Frequency range of 20 to 150 KHz
IS 13311(Part1):1992
33. Interpretations of Results 33
Is 1311(part1):1992
No Pulse velocity
(km/s)
Concrete Quality
1 Above 4.5 Excellent
2 3.5 to 4.5 Good
3 3.0 to 3.5 Medium
4 Below 3.0 Doubtful
34. Factors affecting
► Smoothness of contact surface under test
The pulse velocity of saturated concrete may be up to 2% higher than
that of similar dry concrete
► Path length, Shape and Size of the Concrete Member
► Temperature of concrete
5º-30º Ideal
30º -60º Reduction in UPV up to 5%
Below 5º increase up to 7.5%
► Stress of concrete
► Moisture condition of concrete
► Presence of reinforcing steel
pulse velocity in steel 1.2 to 1.9 times the velocity in plain concrete
34
Is 1311(part1):1992
35. Electromagnetic cover measurement
The basic principle is that the presence of steel affects
the field of an electromagnet
It is used to measure the concrete cover and bar
diameter in existing RCC structures. It can also identify
the bar locations and their spacing. The scanning area
permissible by the instrument is 0.5X0.5m / 1.0x1.0m /
2.0x2.0m.
35
Profometer
Guidebook of NDT of Bridge , Railway
36. Applications 36
quality control to ensure correct location and cover to
reinforcing bars after concrete placement
investigation of concrete members for which records are
not available or need to be checked
location of buried ferromagnetic objects other than
reinforcement, e.g. water pipes, steel joists, lighting
conduits.
Guidebook of NDT,IAEA
37. 37
The scanning direction should be perpendicular to rebars
Covermeter image of
reinforcement in a
structure
Tcs, john h. bungey
38. HALF-CELL ELECTRICAL POTENTIAL
METHOD
Corrosion analyzer is based on
electro chemical process to
detect corrosion in the
reinforcement bar of the
structure. The instrument
measures the potential and the
electrical resistance between the
reinforcement and the surface to
evaluate the corrosion activity
38
40. How it works?
If there is no corrosion on rebars,
potential difference does not
occurs
40
If there is corrosion on rebars,
potential difference occurs.
42. Radiography
Principle
► When radiographic rays are directed into an object, some of the
photons interact with the particles of the matter and their
energy can be absorbed or scattered. This absorption and
scattering is called “Attenuation”.
The relationship between the intensity of photons incident and transmitted
is:
42
where
I is transmitted photon intensity,
I0is incident photon intensity,
µ is attenuation coefficient,
x is thickness of object
RILEM STAR -207
43. Effect of attenuation
As the radiation passes through the member
its intensity is reduced according to the
thickness, density and absorption
characteristics of the materials within the
member.
The quantity of radiation passing through the
member is recorded on a film.
43
46. Application in Structural Engineering
Moisture Content
Detection of reinforcement location
Detection of Voids and Cracks
Detection of quality of grouted post-tensioned tendons
Measurement of bar depth and flaw depth
The failure of cables
Discontinuities of the ducts
Broken wires or cables in some cases
46
47. Detection of Reinforcement
Reinforcing bars absorb more energy than the surrounding
concrete and show up as light areas on the exposed film.
47
48. Determination of Cracks
Cracks and voids, on the other hand, absorb less radiation and
show up as dark zones on the film.
Crack planes parallel to the radiation direction are detected
more readily than cracks perpendicular to the radiation
direction.
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49. General cautions in radiography
Specifically trained and accredited persons for implementing the
technique
Define a protection area around structure
Move away all the persons during the entire test
49
50. Advantages
Both surface and internal discontinuities can be detected.
Significant variations in composition can be detected.
It has a very few material limitations.
Can be used for inspecting hidden areas (direct access to surface is not
required)
Very minimal or no part preparation is required.
Permanent test record is obtained.
Good portability.
50
51. Disadvantages
For application in Bridges with long span, the power required
will be very high
Several hundred meters of area will need to be cleared so that
no possibility of accidental exposure.
Not feasible in densely populated area
51
52. Latest Technology in NDT
Automation and Scanning
52
Scanning Area Speed:
Ultrasonic Echo/Impact Echo
1m2/h, 0.02 m point grid
Radar :
15m2/h, 0.05 m line grid
Small lightweight scanner with vacuum
attachment
BAM, Germany
55. References
IS 13311:1992 (PART 1) , NDT of Concrete-UPV Test
IS 13311:1992 (PART 2) , NDT of Concrete-Rebound Hammer Test
Guidelines on NDT of Bridges , Ministry of Railway
Guidebook on NDT of concrete structures, INTERNATIONAL
ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY, VIENNA,
State-of-the-Art Report of the RILEM Technical Committee
207-INR
BAM- Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing ,
Berlin, Germany
Testing of Concrete in Structures,4th edition, John H
Bungey , Stephen G Millard & Michael G Grantham
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