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    The document describes performing an ultrasonic pulse velocity test on concrete specimens to non-destructively test the concrete. Key steps include: 1) Performing a zero-time adjustment using a reference bar. 2) Preparing the concrete surface by removing coatings. 3) Applying a coupling agent to the transducer faces and concrete surface. 4) Pressing the transducers against the concrete to take ultrasonic measurements of pulse transit time and distance between transducers. 5) Calculating pulse velocity and using it to determine concrete quality grading. Proper coupling is important for accurate measurements.

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    The document describes performing an ultrasonic pulse velocity test on concrete specimens to non-destructively test the concrete. Key steps include: 1) Performing a zero-time adjustment using a reference bar. 2) Preparing the concrete surface by removing coatings. 3) Applying a coupling agent to the transducer faces and concrete surface. 4) Pressing the transducers against the concrete to take ultrasonic measurements of pulse transit time and distance between transducers. 5) Calculating pulse velocity and using it to determine concrete quality grading. Proper coupling is important for accurate measurements.

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    Ultrasonic Pulse Testing of Concrete

    Aim:
    To test the concrete specimens by the non-destructive test methods namely ultrasonic pulse
    velocity test.

    Pre-Test

    1. Which of the following is not an indirect test?

    a: Rebound hammer test

    b: Windsor Probe

    c: Core test

    d: Ultrasound test

    2. An ultrasonic pulse velocity test is_____.

    a: Nondestructive, ex-situ test

    b: Nondestructive, in-situ test

    c: Destructive, ex-situ test

    d: Destructive, in-situ test

    3. Question- Higher velocities in ultrasonic pulse velocity test indicate_____.

    a: Good quality and uniformity of concrete

    b: Good quality and discontinuity in the concrete

    c: Concrete has many internal cracks

    d: Concrete has many internal voids

    4. Pulse velocity measurement does not depend on_____.

    a: Moisture content of concrete

    b: Temperature of concrete
    c: Density of the concrete

    d: Geometry of the concrete member

    Procedure

    Zero-time adjustment

    Use the reference bar to perform the zero-time adjustment. Apply coupling agent to the ends of
    the reference bar, and press the transducers firmly against the ends of the bar until a stable transit
    time is displayed. Adjust the zero reference until the displayed transit time agrees with the value
    marked on the bar.

    Surface Preparation

    At the point of observation, the concrete surface shall be suitably prepared, and any plaster or
    other coating shall be removed to expose the concrete surface. For this purpose, the use of
    carborundum stones or grinders may be adopted. However, care shall be taken to avoid any
    damage to concrete surface or concrete structure.

    Apply a coupling agent to the transducer faces or the test surface, or both.

    Ultrasonic Measurements

    Press the faces of the transducers firmly against the surfaces of the concrete until a stable transit
    time is displayed, and measure the transit time.

    Determine the straight-line distance between centers of transducer faces.

    Observations and Calculation:

    Pulse velocity reported to the nearest 0.01km/s

    L=

    V=

    Concrete quality grading = _____________


    Results:

    Location of test or identification of specimen:

    Location of transducers:

    Pulse velocity:

    Concrete Quality Grading:

    Precautions:

    The quality of the coupling is critically important to the accuracy and maximum range of the
    method. Inadequate coupling will result in unstable and inaccurate time measurements, and will
    significantly shorten the effective range of the instrument. Repeat measurements should be made
    at the same location to minimize erroneous readings due to poor coupling.

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