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The Use of Non-destructive Methods to Detect Non-metallic Reinforcement in Concrete and Masonry

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31 December 2018

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03 January 2019

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Abstract
An increasing use of non-metallic reinforcement is problematic as it has to be detected at the stage of accepting construction works, or later when expert opinions are prepared for the building. In contrast to metallic reinforcement, location of this type of reinforcement is difficult using non-destructive techniques. Small diameters of rebars and their location in a tested element were troublesome. This article describes an attempt to locate non-metallic reinforcement in a concrete element and the masonry. Tests were performed using an ultrasonic tomograph and GPR with a broad range of frequencies.
Keywords: 
Rebar location, FRP reinforcement, NDT Methods, GPR Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Electromagnetic Testing
Subject: 
Engineering  -   Civil Engineering
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