Nondestructive Testing of Materials and Structures
Nondestructive Testing of Materials and Structures

Author: Oral Büyüköztürk

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-09-14

Total Pages: 1231

ISBN-13: 9400707231

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Condition assessment and characterization of materials and structures by means of nondestructive testing (NDT) methods is a priority need around the world to meet the challenges associated with the durability, maintenance, rehabilitation, retrofitting, renewal and health monitoring of new and existing infrastructures including historic monuments. Numerous NDT methods that make use of certain components of the electromagnetic and acoustic spectrum are currently in use to this effect with various levels of success and there is an intensive worldwide research effort aimed at improving the existing methods and developing new ones. The knowledge and information compiled in this book captures the current state of the art in NDT methods and their application to civil and other engineering materials and structures. Critical reviews and advanced interdisciplinary discussions by world-renowned researchers point to the capabilities and limitations of the currently used NDT methods and shed light on current and future research directions to overcome the challenges in their development and practical use. In this respect, the contents of this book will equally benefit practicing engineers and researchers who take part in characterization, assessment and health monitoring of materials and structures.

Non-destructive Testing and Evaluation of Civil Engineering Structures
Non-destructive Testing and Evaluation of Civil Engineering Structures

Author: Jean-Paul Balayssac

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2017-11-22

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 0081023057

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The non-destructive evaluation of civil engineering structures in reinforced concrete is becoming an increasingly important issue in this field of engineering. This book proposes innovative ways to deal with this problem, through the characterization of concrete durability indicators by the use of non-destructive techniques. It presents the description of the various non-destructive techniques and their combination for the evaluation of indicators. The processing of data issued from the combination of NDE methods is also illustrated through examples of data fusion methods. The identification of conversion models linking observables, obtained from non-destructive measurements, to concrete durability indicators, as well as the consideration of different sources of variability in the assessment process, are also described. An analysis of in situ applications is carried out in order to highlight the practical aspects of the methodology. At the end of the book the authors provide a methodological guide detailing the proposed non-destructive evaluation methodology of concrete indicators. - Presents the latest developments performed in the community of NDT on different aspects - Provides a methodology developed in laboratory and transferred onsite for the evaluation of concrete properties which are not usually addressed by NDT methods - Includes the use of data fusion for merging the measurements provided by several NDT methods - Includes examples of current and potential applications

Non-destructive Testing of Materials in Civil Engineering
Non-destructive Testing of Materials in Civil Engineering

Author: Krzysztof Schabowicz

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2019-11-19

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 3039216902

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This book was proposed and organized as a means to present recent developments in the field of nondestructive testing of materials in civil engineering. For this reason, the articles highlighted in this editorial relate to different aspects of nondestructive testing of different materials in civil engineering—from building materials to building structures. The current trend in the development of nondestructive testing of materials in civil engineering is mainly concerned with the detection of flaws and defects in concrete elements and structures, and acoustic methods predominate in this field. As in medicine, the trend is towards designing test equipment that allows one to obtain a picture of the inside of the tested element and materials. From this point of view, interesting results with significance for building practices have been obtained

Non-Destructive Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Non-Destructive Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Structures

Author: Christiane Maierhofer

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2010-07-27

Total Pages: 631

ISBN-13: 1845699602

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Engineers have a range of sophisticated techniques at their disposal to evaluate the condition of reinforced concrete structures and non-destructive evaluation plays a key part in assessing and prioritising where money should be spent on repair or replacement of structurally deficient reinforced concrete structures. Non-destructive evaluation of reinforced concrete structures, Volume 2: Non-destructive testing methods reviews the latest non-destructive testing techniques for reinforced concrete structures and how they are used.Part one discusses planning and implementing non-destructive testing of reinforced concrete structures with chapters on non-destructive testing methods for building diagnosis, development of automated NDE systems, structural health monitoring systems and data fusion. Part two reviews individual non-destructive testing techniques including wireless monitoring, electromagnetic and acoustic-elastic waves, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, acoustic emission evaluation, magnetic flux leakage, electrical resistivity, capacimetry, measuring the corrosion rate (polarization resistance) and the corrosion potential of reinforced concrete structures, ground penetrating radar, radar tomography, active thermography, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, stress wave propagation, impact-echo, surface and guided wave techniques and ultrasonics. Part three covers case studies including inspection of concrete retaining walls using ground penetrating radar, acoustic emission and impact echo techniques and using ground penetrating radar to assess an eight-span post-tensioned viaduct.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Non-destructive evaluation of reinforced concrete structures, Volume 2: Non-destructive testing methods is a standard reference for civil and structural engineers as well as those concerned with making decisions regarding the safety of reinforced concrete structures. - Reviews the latest non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques and how they are used in practice - Explores the process of planning a non-destructive program features strategies for the application of NDT testing - A specific section outlines significant advances in individual NDT techniques and features wireless monitoring and electromagnetic and acoustic-elastic wave technology

Non-Destructive Assessment of Concrete Structures: Reliability and Limits of Single and Combined Techniques
Non-Destructive Assessment of Concrete Structures: Reliability and Limits of Single and Combined Techniques

Author: Denys Breysse

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-01-20

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 9400727356

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This book gives information on non destructive techniques for assessment of concrete structures. It synthesizes the best of international knowledge about what techniques can be used for assessing material properties (strength) and structural properties (geometry, defects...). It describes how the techniques can be used so as to answer a series of usual questions, highlighting their capabilities and limits, and providing advices for a better use of techniques. It also focuses on possible combinations of techniques so as to improve the assessment. It is based on many illustrative examples and give in each case references to standards and guidelines.

Aeronautical Applications of Non-destructive Testing
Aeronautical Applications of Non-destructive Testing

Author: Abbas Fahr

Publisher: DEStech Publications, Inc

Published: 2013-12-05

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 160595120X

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Comprehensive guide to the basic principles and applications of non-destructive testing methods for aircraft system and components: airframe, propulsion, landing gear and more Provides detailed analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of major NDT methods Important for design, inspection, maintenance, repair, corrosion protection and safety This critical book is among the first to provide a detailed assessment of non-destructive testing methods for the many materials and thousands of parts in aircraft. It describes a wide variety of NDT techniques and explains their application in the evaluation and inspection of aerospace materials and components ranging from the entire airframe to systems and subsystems. At the same time the book offers guidance on the information derived from each NDT method and its relation to aircraft design, repair, maintenance and overall safety. The book covers basic principles, as well as practical details of instrumentation, procedures and operational results with a full discussion of each method's capabilities and limitations as these pertain to aircraft inspection and different types of materials, e.g., composites and metal alloys. Technologies covered include: optical and enhanced optical methods; liquid penetrant, replication and magnetic particle inspection; electromagnetic and eddy current approaches; acoustics and ultrasonic techniques; infrared thermal imaging; and radiographic methods. A final section is devoted to NDT reliability and ways the probability of detection can be measured to establish inspection intervals.

Nondestructive Testing of Materials
Nondestructive Testing of Materials

Author: Roy Collins

Publisher: IOS Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9789051992397

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This book reviews the current state of all types of electromagnetic testing techniques and considers the implications of innovations for future inspection practice both in Europe and Japan.This volume provides researchers with an overview of exchanges on the subjects of ACPD and ACFM from both Japanese and continental perspectives. For instance: the Japanese project of applied electromagnetic theory to inspect nuclear power plants and the theory of signal inversion for flaw identification. Topics covered are: - Inversion, imaging and flaw reconstruction - Advanced signal processing - Artificial intelligence and neural networks - Modelling, simulation and benchmark problems - Reliability of inspections, new techniques and novel sensors - Automation of data acquisition and processing The work covers a wide range of disciplines and will therefore serve a large number of researchers of electromagnetic theory for the next millenium.

Non-Destructive Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Structures: Deterioration Processes and Standard Test Methods
Non-Destructive Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Structures: Deterioration Processes and Standard Test Methods

Author: Christiane Maierhofer

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2010-06

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9780081014639

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This authoritative book provides a comprehensive review of the highly important subject of non-destructive evaluation of reinforced concrete structures. Engineers have a range of sophisticated techniques at their disposal to assess the condition of reinforced concrete structures that do not cause material damage and which usually enable the structure to be used while the surveys are carried out. Non-destructive evaluation of the infrastructure also plays a key role in calculating and prioritising where money should be spent on repair or replacement. Providing details of related techniques and case studies, this book offers an overview of how to plan and implement the NDT of reinforced concrete structures.

Handbook on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete
Handbook on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete

Author: V. M. Malhotra

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 0803120990

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Civil engineers will value this resource that examines the tools and techniques used to estimate the in-place strength on concrete, permeation properties that relate to potential durability, and the methods used to assess the internal condition of concrete and the corrosion activity of steel reinforcement.