Repair evaluation of concrete cracks using surface and through-transmission wave measurements
Repair evaluation of concrete cracks using surface and through-transmission wave measurements
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DOI:
10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2007.05.001
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发表时间:
2007-10-01
影响因子:
10.5
通讯作者:
Shlotani, T.
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作者:
Aggells, D. G.;Shlotani, T.
Surface opening cracks are common defects in large civil structures like bridges. They allow penetration of water or other agents that result in loss of durability earlier than expected. Their repair can be conducted by the injection of epoxy material that seals the crack sides keeping out any aggressive substances in addition to the recovery of strength. In order to evaluate crack parameters before impregnation as well as to determine the final repair effectiveness, a combination of Rayleigh and longitudinal waves is applied. Rayleigh waves demonstrate the filling condition of the material into the shallow layer near the surface while tomography using longitudinal waves through the thickness yields information about the area inside the structure. Wave propagation dispersion features are exploited by the proposed tomography at different frequencies, demonstrating that higher frequencies lead to more accurate characterization. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.