Detection of crack in a concrete element by impact-echo method

Authors

  • Z. Hlavač

Keywords:

Impact-echo method, concrete structure, crack detection.

Abstract

Demonstrative experiment was done to verify ability of the impact-echo method to detect discontinuity, honeycombing or any defect in a concrete structure. Two beams of the length 7.5 m were investigated, the first one with an evident shear crack, the second one without visible deterioration. Observation confirmed assumptions and in the depth 2,0 m a discontinuity was detected.

Downloads

Published

2009-06-09

Issue

Section

ULTRASONIC AND ACOUSTIC METHODS