Abstract:Ultrasound has been widely used for the diagnostic testing of structural elements, but little research has been done and no specific standard exists for its application to nonstructural materials such as mortars. These mortar coatings are usually applied on walls with more than one layer; therefore, the ultrasound technique needs more investigation to better understand the results for rendered walls and in-service conditions. This study discusses the use of this technique, using the indirect method, in assessi… Show more
h i g h l i g h t sReliability indicators are proposed based on experimental data. Reliability indicators application helps the evaluation of in-service performance of renders. An overall reliability indicator has been proposed.
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