Acoustic Nondestructive Testing and Measurement of Tension for Steel Reinforcing Members: Part 1-Theory

Abstract

This Coastal and Hydraulics Engineering Technical Note (CHETN) describes theoretical work supporting the development of a nondestructive evaluation (NDE) technology that can quantitatively measure tension in structural steel reinforcing members. In large concrete structures such as locks and dams, the corrosion of tensioned steel components can lead to loss of tension and consequent severe problems such as cracking of the concrete or fracturing of the steel. The theory and application address the problem of determining tension in concrete-embedded pre- and post-tensioned steel reinforcement rods.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA614138

Entities

People

  • Michael K. McInerney

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Acoustics
  • Concrete
  • Construction
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Nondestructive Testing
  • Operating Systems
  • Secondary Waves
  • Shear Modulus
  • Simulations
  • Test Methods
  • Ultrasonics
  • Ultrasounds
  • Wave Propagation

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