Model for repair urgency in RC structure using NDT data

Author(s):

HARSH MAHAJAN , Shri Vaishnav Institute of Technology & Science Indore [M.P.]; Sudhir S Bhadauria, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishvavidyalaya Bhopal [M.P.]; Shakti Sagar Pandey, Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science Indore [M.P.]

Keywords:

Condition assessment, Degradation of concrete, Non-destructive tests, Repair urgency, Structural health monitoring

Abstract:

Monitoring of concrete structure like buildings, bridges etc is very essential to ensure safety, stability and serviceability. The structure should, not only being safe, also be functioning as its intended use. Heavy cracking, excessive deflections, corrosion, spalling of concrete, surface stains are main characteristics of the degraded properties of a RC structure. The final goal of condition assessment of a building is to find the urgency of repair, nature of repair and cost associated with repairing. A condition assessment model based on five parameter: Visual inspection, ultrasonic pulse velocity, resistivity of concrete and age factor was prepared. On the basis of above condition index, repair urgency associated with structure was assigned. Prepared model then applied to existing structures.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV2I5048
Published in	:	Volume : 2, Issue : 5
Publication Date	:	01/12/2015
Page(s)	:	70-74

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