ISSN: 2165-3984
CODEN: ACEMF9
Published Online: 1 October 2012
Page Count: 21

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Diagnosis of Concrete Quality by Structural Analysis

Brandt, Andrzej M.
Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw,

Jóźwiak-Niedźwiedzka, Daria
Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw,

(Received 14 February 2012; accepted 11 September 2012)

Abstract

In this paper, the structure of concrete is reviewed, and the analysis of concrete components is presented from the viewpoint of diagnosing that structure. The diagnosis of a complex concrete structure entails the identification of concrete components—such as aggregate, paste, pores, etc.—and the estimation of concrete quality, existing damage, and possible causes of failures. The most effective methods for concrete diagnosis, such as microscopic image analysis, are briefly described. The importance of quantitative results of material analysis and image processing is highlighted.

Keywords:
concrete, durability, image analysis, microstructure

Paper ID: ACEM20120004
DOI: 10.1520/ACEM20120004
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Author Title Diagnosis of Concrete Quality by Structural Analysis Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee C09