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Published in ACI Materials Journal, Volume 98, Issue 6, November 1, 2001, pages 450-457.
NOTE: At the time of publication, the author Nazli Yesiller was not yet affiliated with Cal Poly.
Abstract
The relationship between velocities of ultrasonic stress waves transmitted along direct and indirect paths was investigated. Tests were conducted on plain concrete slabs of dimensions 1000 x 1500 mm, with a thickness of 250 mm. Direct ultrasonic wave transmission tests were conducted between top and bottom surfaces of the slabs and indirect tests were conducted along the slab surface. A test procedure, described in BS 1881 to determine indirect wave velocities, was refined by defining the number and spacing of transducers. Comparisons were made between direct and indirect wave velocity measurements using statistical analysis. The statistical analysis revealed that direct and indirect wave velocities could be used interchangeably in evaluating the properties of the concrete. The minimum number of tests points required for a reliable estimate of indirect wave velocity was studied and recommendations are provided
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