USE OF COMBINED DESTRUCTIVE AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE TEST METHODS TO ASSESS THE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE
O. Arioz, K. Kilinc, K. Ramyar, M. Tuncan, A. Tuncan
Pages: 400-414
Published: 1 Jan 2013
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Abstract: The compressive strength test applied on standard samples is one of the most important tests indicating the quality of concrete in structures. The results of the standard tests are compared with the values used in design calculations and the quality of concrete is controlled. Although the standard tests are well accepted by the construction industry, they may not represent the in-situ strength of concrete due to the differences between the degree of compaction and curing conditions of concrete and those of standard samples. In-situ strength is also important for the efficient planning of the construction works in huge projects. In the present study, the results obtained from standard tests, core tests, ultrasonic pulse velocity tests, and rebound hammer tests were extensively analysed for the assessment of concrete strength.
Keywords: concrete strength, standard tests, core test, ultrasonic pulse velocity, rebound number
Cite this article: O. Arioz, K. Kilinc, K. Ramyar, M. Tuncan, A. Tuncan. USE OF COMBINED DESTRUCTIVE AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE TEST METHODS TO ASSESS THE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE. Journal of International Scientific Publications: Materials, Methods & Technologies 7, 400-414 (2013). https://www.scientific-publications.net/en/article/1003070/
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