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Utilizing Ultrasonic Guided Waves for the Early Age Assessment of Concrete Strength and Hardening: Review Paper

Dr. Pappu KumarAssistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Sandip University, Sijoul, Madhubani-847235, Bihar, IndiaProf. Onkar YadavAssistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Sandip University, Sijoul, Madhubani-847235, Bihar, IndiaMr. Pappu DevResearch Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, Sandip University, Sijoul, Madhubani-847235, Bihar, India

Vol 7 No 10 (2023): Volume 7, Issue 10, October 2023 | Pages: 319-325

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 02-11-2023

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Abstract

Monitoring the early age strength and hardening of concrete plays a crucial role in ensuring the structural integrity and durability of concrete structures. Ultrasonic guided waves have emerged as a promising non-destructive testing technique for assessing concrete properties. This review paper aims to provide an overview of the utilization of ultrasonic guided waves for the early age assessment of concrete strength and hardening. The paper begins by discussing the fundamental principles of ultrasonic guided waves and their interaction with concrete materials. It highlights the advantages of using guided waves, such as their ability to propagate over long distances and penetrate through concrete structures. The review then explores various techniques employed for generating and detecting guided waves, including piezoelectric transducers, air-coupled transducers, and laser-ultrasonics. Furthermore, the paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the different parameters that can be extracted from ultrasonic signals to assess the early age strength and hardening of concrete. These parameters include wave velocity, attenuation, reflection, and scattering characteristics. The influence of various factors, such as moisture content, temperature, and mixture proportions, on the ultrasonic response of concrete is also discussed. Moreover, the review discusses the challenges and limitations associated with the application of ultrasonic guided waves in early age concrete assessment. It addresses issues such as signal interpretation, wave dispersion, and the presence of air voids. Additionally, recent advancements in signal processing techniques and data interpretation methods are highlighted. In conclusion, the utilization of ultrasonic guided waves for the early age assessment of concrete strength and hardening shows great promise. This review paper provides valuable insights into the current state-of-the-art in this field and offers recommendations for future research directions.

Keywords

Early age concrete assessment, Ultrasonic guided waves, Concrete strength, Concrete hardening, Non-destructive testing, Signal processing


Citation of this Article

Dr. Pappu Kumar, Prof. Onkar Yadav, Mr. Pappu Dev, “Utilizing Ultrasonic Guided Waves for the Early Age Assessment of Concrete Strength and Hardening: Review Paper” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 10, pp 319-325, October 2023. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2023.710043

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