Effect of Moisture Distribution on Velocity and Waveform of Ultrasonic-Wave Propagation in Mortar

Okazaki, Shinichiro; Iwase, Hiroma; Nakagawa, Hiroyuki; Yoshida, Hidenori; Hinei, Ryosuke

doi:10.3390/ma14040790

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“…Prior to the removal The results obtained clearly demonstrate the non-linear character of the correlation between the UPV and moisture content of the material, as determined in the concrete specimens. This is also confirmed in [31]. The mathematical and physical models developed by Fadragas and Gonzalez [10] show that this relationship is best described using an exponential model.…”

Section: The Influence Of An Elevated Temperaturesupporting

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Methodology for Determining the Correct Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity in Concrete

Lencis,

Udris,

Kara De Maeijer

et al. 2024

Buildings

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Quite often, concrete strength parameters must be determined in the shortest possible time. Due to the strong correlation between concrete’s mechanical and acoustic properties, ultrasonic devices can be used for this purpose. However, the ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) is influenced by a variety of factors, including the curing and exploitation conditions of the concrete, the presence of reinforcement, and other various physical factors. Ignoring these factors may contribute to the misinterpretation of the measurement data when determining the strength of the concrete. Typically, all these factors are analyzed independently. This publication consolidates the findings obtained from our research efforts and field expertise over the past two decades. It outlines the elaborated UPV measurement methodology based on the integration of a four-argument function: the hydration process phase of the hardened cement paste (or concrete aged three days and older), hardening (curing) condition, concrete moisture level, and ambient temperature. To understand the interactions of the key factors, different ultrasonic devices were used to measure the velocities of longitudinal and surface waves in concrete by applying direct and indirect transmission methods when concrete specimens were tested under different moisture and temperature conditions.

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Section: The Influence Of An Elevated Temperaturesupporting

confidence: 62%

Methodology for Determining the Correct Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity in Concrete

Lencis,

Udris,

Kara De Maeijer

et al. 2024

Buildings

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Nondestructive Evaluation of Concrete Compressive Strength Using Shear-Horizontal Waves

Lin

Tang

et al. 2023

J. Perform. Constr. Facil.

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Experimental Research on Dehydration Process and Strength of Concrete Influenced by Drying Temperature and Concrete Size

Chen

Zhang

Zhou

et al. 2022

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering

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Moisture has a significant effect on the properties of concrete, and drying concrete in an oven is a common method to obtain specimens with different moisture content. In this paper, C30 concrete specimens with different sizes were oven-dried at constant temperatures of 60, 80, 105, 120, and 150 °C, respectively. The change of specimen mass, ultrasonic testing, and compressive and splitting tensile strength were tested before and after drying. The size effect and the size effect law (SEL) of concrete were analysed. The results indicated that the maximum drying rate and water loss ratio of the specimens with different sizes under the same drying temperature are basically the same. The larger the size, the longer the drying time. After drying, the concrete compressive and splitting tensile strength have increased to varying degrees, and the smaller the size, the greater the increase. For C30 concrete with different sizes, the drying temperature that has the minimal influence is 105 °C. The SEL was modified by introducing drying temperature, and the formulas were obtained after drying.

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Effect of Moisture Distribution on Velocity and Waveform of Ultrasonic-Wave Propagation in Mortar

Cited by 4 publications

References 27 publications

Methodology for Determining the Correct Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity in Concrete

Methodology for Determining the Correct Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity in Concrete

Nondestructive Evaluation of Concrete Compressive Strength Using Shear-Horizontal Waves

Experimental Research on Dehydration Process and Strength of Concrete Influenced by Drying Temperature and Concrete Size

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