Defect Detection and Characterization in Concrete Based on FEM and Ultrasonic Techniques |
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| Authors: | Jeongnam Kim Younho Cho Jungwon Lee Younghwan Kim |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Graduate School of Mechanical, Pusan National University, Pusan 43241, Republic of Korea;2.School of Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University, Pusan 43241, Republic of Korea;3.Plant Maintenance & Engineering Department, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd., Gyeongju-si 38120, Republic of Korea;4.Institute of Nuclear Safety and Management, Pusan National University, Pusan 43241, Republic of Korea |
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| Abstract: | In order to estimate the crack depth in concrete using time-of-flight, finite element analysis and experiments were performed on non-cracked concrete blocks and 45 mm and 70 mm vertical cracks. As a result of measuring the time-of-flight change by changing the positions of the transmitter and receiver, it was confirmed that the finite element analysis results agreed with the experimental results, and high accuracy was confirmed by various formulas for calculating the depth of defects using the obtained experimental measurements for comparison. In addition to the verification of the simulation and experimental theory, research was conducted through actual field cases, and methodologies for crack detection and depth evaluation for concrete structures were presented, and furthermore, the expected effects of improving the soundness and safety of structures were shown. |
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| Keywords: | concrete FEM simulation ultrasonic non-destructive techniques crack depth evaluation |
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