Determination of Concrete Strength Used in Building Performance Analyses by Destructive and Non-Destructive Methods
Innovations and Future Pathways for Sustainable and Resilient Civil Engineering, IGI Global, ss.107-148, 2026
- Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.4018/979-8-3373-6167-3.ch004
- Yayınevi: IGI Global
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.107-148
- Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Assessing the structural performance of concrete is vital for monitoring structures and planning interventions, especially after earthquakes. Accurately determining concrete strength ensures safety and cost-effective maintenance. Mechanical properties such as compressive strength, elasticity, and porosity are measured by destructive, semi-destructive, and non-destructive testing (NDT). Destructive testing provides reliable results but can damage the structure and is costly. NDT methods are faster and less invasive but provide estimated values. To improve accuracy, theymust be calibrated with selective destructive, semi-destructive or non-destructive testing. Combined assessment methods, such as the SonReb (ultrasonic and rebound hammer) method, which combines both techniques, increase reliability. Integrating destructive and NDT approaches allows for safer, more economical assessments and better-informed engineering decisions.