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Method Statement for Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test

Prepared By
RICI

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General Method of Statement Ultra Sonic Pulse

Scope:
This test method covers the determination of the velocity of propagation of
compressional waves in concrete. This test method does not apply to the propagation of
other types of waves within the concrete.

Reference Standard:
ASTM C597: Standard Test Method for Pulse Velocity through Concrete

Summary of Test:
Pulses of compressional waves are generated by an electro-acoustical transducer that
is held in contact with one surface of the concrete under test. After traversing through
the concrete, the pulses are received and converted into electrical energy by a second
transducer located a distance L from the transmitting transducer. The transit time T is
measured electronically. The pulse velocity V is calculated by dividing L by T.

Significance:
This test method may be used to assess the uniformity and relative quality of concrete,
to indicate the presence of voids and cracks, to estimate the depth of cracks, and to
evaluate the effectiveness of crack repairs. It may also be used to indicate changes in
the properties of concrete. The results obtained using this test method should not be
considered as a means of measuring strength of concrete:

Structural defects cause serious damage and collapses. Ultrasonic testing provides
information on the strength and uniformity of concrete, rock, composites, ceramics,
wood, epoxy, refractory materials and can be used to detect and localize voids, pipes,
cracks, and defects.

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Repairing honeycomb with grout.

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Ultra Sonic pulse velocity testing after repair of honeycomb.

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Procedure:

Ultrasonic testing consists of measuring the travel time of an ultrasonic


pulse or wave of 25 to 60 kHz. The ultrasonic pulse or wave is produced
and received by an electro-acoustical transducer. The transducer is held in
contact with one surface of the concrete member and receiving the same
by a similar transducer in contact with the surface at the other end.

The speed of the pulse or wave is the function of the density of the
material. It allows the estimation of the porosity and the detection of
discontinuities like cracks in the house. Once the distance between two
probes (path length) and time of travel is known, it is possible to determine
the average pulse velocity by the following equation.

Pulse velocity= Distance between the two probes (Path Length)/ Time
of travel

The higher pulse velocity indicates higher elastic modulus, density and
integrity of the concrete.
Pulse velocity also depends on the method of propagation and the
arrangement of transducers. There are three primary ways in which the
transducers may be arranged.

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Arrangement of Transducers in Ultrasonic Testing

01. Opposite Faces (Direct Transmission):

If one transducer is placed at one end, and the other one is placed exactly
at the opposite end, it is the direct method.

02. Adjacent Faces (Semi-Direct Transmission):

In this method, both transducers are placed on the same surface of the
concrete. The receiver receives the ultrasonic pulse coming after striking
the molecules of the concrete.

03. Same Face (Indirect Transmission):

It is mostly used for corners of the concrete members.


The maximum pulse energy is transmitted at right angles to the face of the
transmitter. The direct transmission method is the most reliable way.

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