Liquid penetrant test, also known as dye penetrant inspection (DPI) or liquid penetrant inspection (LPI), is a non-destructive testing method that is used for detection of different types of cracks in concrete such as fatigue cracks, quench cracks, grinding cracks, overload cracks, ...
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Radiographic Evaluation of Concrete
Radiographic evaluation of concrete involves the use of radiographic test on building elements to examine the internal condition of concrete. This test is capable of examining concrete members without causing any damages. It determines the location of reinforcing steels, voids ...
Types of Magnetic Concrete Cover Meter Equipment
There are several types of magnetic cover-meter equipment which are used to determine the thickness of reinforcement protector concrete. Commonly, these devices fall into nondestructive tests. Micro-cover meter, Pachometer, Profometer, NOVOTEST, and Cover Master are types of magnetic cover-meter tools. The ...
Penetration Resistance Test on Hardened Concrete – Purpose and Application
Penetration resistance tests on concrete offers a means of determining relative strengths of concrete in the same structure or different structures.
Magnetic Rebar Locator – Covermeter Test Applications and Precautions
Magnetic Rebar Locator (Covermeter) Test gives information about concrete cover to steel reinforcement using magnetic fields. Pachometer device is used to get information about location of reinforcement bars in concrete.
Planning In-Situ Testing of Concrete for Strength, Durability and Damages
In-situ testing of concrete for strength, durability, performance and damages includes tests to show conditions of concrete and location of these tests are discussed.
What is Ultrasonic Testing of Concrete for Compressive Strength?
Ultrasonic testing of concrete or ultrasonic pulse velocity test on concrete is a non-destructive test to assess the homogeneity and integrity of concrete. With this ultrasonic test on concrete, following can be assessed: Qualitative assessment of strength of concrete, its gradation ...
Non-Destructive Testing of Masonry Structures
Non-destructive testing of masonry structures is not common in practice. However methods of NDT testing of masonry structures are available which can be used for evaluation of existing masonry structures when visual inspection is not sufficient or is not reliable. ...