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Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test
An ultrasonic pulse velocity test is an in-situ, nondestructive test to check the quality of concrete . In this test, the strength and quality of concrete or rock is assessed by measuring the velocity of an ultrasonic pulse passing through a concrete structure or natural rock formation. This test is conducted by passing a pulse of ultrasonic wave through concrete to be tested and measuring the time taken by pulse to get through the structure. Higher velocities indicate good quality and continuity of the material, while slower velocities may indicate concrete with many cracks or voids.
This test helps in :
1. Qualitative assessment of strength of concrete, its gradation in different locations of structural members and plotting the same.
2. Any discontinuity in cross section like cracks, cover concrete delamination etc.
3. Depth of surface cracks.
Ultrasonic Testing of Concrete
Ultrasonic pulse velocity test consists of measuring travel time, T of ultrasonic pulse of 50 to 54 kHz, produced by an electro-acoustical transducer.
With the path length L, (i.e. the distance between the two probes) and time of travel T, the pulse velocity (V=L/T) is calculated.
The ultrasonic pulse velocity depends on the density and elastic properties of the material being tested.