SMART STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION OF CONCRETE

The smart structure concept called 'tagging' involves the addition of a small amount of tiny sensor particles directly to an engineering material during manufacture. Subsequent interrogation of the material with the proper instrumentation can provide a measure of long-term condition assessment and quality control. The application of the 'Tagging for Improved Inspection' concept was demonstrated for highway applications: measurement of water-to-cement ratio in Portland cements; and assessment of asphalt concrete build density.

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  Strategic Highway Research Program

  National Research Council, 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20418
• Authors:
  • Shannon, R E
• Publication Date: 1992-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: v.p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete tests; Nondestructive tests; Portland cement; Quality control; Water cement ratio
• Identifier Terms: Strategic Highway Research Program
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00624150
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SHRP-ID/UFR-92-608
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Sep 10 1993 12:00AM