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Use of Microwave Reflectometry for Detecting Rebars
Inside Concrete Structures [PDF] |
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M. Bramanti and E. Bozzi 1999 34 3 179-184 |
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Abstract The use of
non-destructive procedures to test concrete structures is of great interest
in the construction industry. Microwave techniques are the basis of several
interesting methods for this purpose. This paper considers the possibility of
using microwave reflectometry to detect the
reinforcing bars inside such structures. The experimental results obtained
confirm that commercial tools can achieve a good
sensitivity detection. They also suggest that a portable set can be designed
for infield testing, based on low cost discrete microwave devices. Key Words: Non-destructive techniques, microwave nondestructive evaluation, concrete diagnostic |
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