INFLUENCE OF THE MOISTURE CONTENT ON THE DETECTION OF STRUCTURAL FEATURES IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION USING IMPULSE RADAR

For a systematic analysis of the influence of moisture content on the dielectric properties and on the detectability of structural features in building constructions, investigations have been performed within the framework of a European research project with the title "Subsurface Radar as a Tool for Non-Destructive Testing and Assessment in the Construction and Building Industries." Several results are presented where the influence of material properties, moisture content, salt content, frequency and polarization of the electromagnetic field of the microwave impulses were taken into account. Test specimens made of brickwork were investigated with regard to the detection of filled and unfilled joints, voids and multiple layers.

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  Technomic Publishing Company, Incorporated

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• Authors:
  • Maierhofer, C
• Conference:
  • Structural Materials Technology IV - An NDT Conference
  • Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
  • Date: 2000-2-28 to 2000-3-3
• Publication Date: 2000

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 343-349

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air voids; Brick construction; Defects; Dielectric properties; Flaw detection; Joints (Engineering); Masonry bridges; Moisture content; Nondestructive tests; Radar
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00793145
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 1566769493
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 8 2000 12:00AM