IRJET - To Determine the Strength of Existing Structure through NDT Testing Methods

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“TO DETERMINE THE STRENGTH OF EXISTING STRUCTURE THROUGH
NDT TESTING METHODS”
Mr Pratik D Akarte1, Mr Niraj D Kadu2, Mr. Gaurav G Khobragade3, Mr Nischay R Kamble4
1Lecturer, G.H.Raisoni Polytechnic, Nagpur, India 440023.
2,3,4 Student, G.H.Raisoni Polytchnic, Nagpur, India 440023
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Abstract: The estimation of physical properties of concrete can be carried out by sevral methods; destructive and non-destructive.
The crushing of the samples is the usual destructive test to find the concrete strength. The rebound hammer test and the ultrasonic
instrument are used in the field of non-destructive tests to find respectively the compression strength and the ultrasonic pulse
velocity in the concrete. Generally all the structures are constructed of R.C.C and even though it is a very good construction
material, but once set it is very difficult to increase its strength. The performance of building reduces in terms of safety level,
strength due to the variety of situations such as deterioration of concrete, unskilled work, alteration of building units, greater
loads due to extension of structure etc. These structures perform normally during their entire life span but at the end of design
period of structure, the structure will not be capable to take the existing loads and obviously it will not be possible to take the
extra loads on it. So in this project we perform NDT test on existing structure by using rebound hammer and ultra-sonic pulse
velocity method to determine the existing strength of structure
Keywords’: NDT, UPV, destructive, deterioration.
INTRODUCTION
Non - destructive testing (NDT) is defined as the
determination of the mechanical condition of an object
without affecting that objects ability. NDT methods have
been in use since 4 decades, and in this period, the
development has taken place to such an extent that it are
now considered as a powerful method for determining
concrete structures with regard to their strength,
durability and quality
Non-destructive tests of concrete are a method to obtain
the compressive strength and other properties of concrete
from the present structures. This test gives immediate
results and actual strength and properties of concrete
structure. Non-destructive testing are defined as the
course of inspecting, testing, or assessing materials,
components or assemblies without destroying the
serviceability of the system.
The objective of NDT is to evaluate the quality of materials,
components without affecting the ability to perform their
intended functions. Non-destructiveness ought not to be
confused with non-invasiveness. Testing methods that do
not affect the future usefulness of a part is considered to
be non-destructive even if they consist of invasive actions.
R.C.C Buildings can be made to undergo three various
types of R’s namely Repair, Rehabilitation and Retrofitting.
Repair is partial improvement of the deteriorate strength
of a building after an earthquake. Rehabilitations are a
functional improvement, wherein the aims are to achieve
the original strength of a building after an earthquake
happen. Retrofitting means structural strengthening and
improve the performance of deficient structural elements
of a building to a original performance level whether or
not an earthquake has occurred.
The Non Destructive Testing of concrete is a great
technical and useful importance. These techniques have
been grown during recent years especially in the case of
finding the quality of structure. The main aims of non-
destructive testing methods are to avoid the concrete
damage or the performance of building structural
components. Additionally, their usage is simple and quick.
Test results are available on the site and the possibility of
concrete testing in structures is demanding in which the
cores cannot be drilled and the use of less expensive
instruments. The Schmidt rebound hammer and the
ultrasonic pulse velocity tests, are useful non-destructive
tests, which are so useful recently and they are useful
when a relation can be developed between hammer or
ultrasonic pulse velocity readings and the compressive
strength of the same concrete. This non-destructive
calculation method has proved to be of real importance in
all constructions serving the purpose of testing and as an
effective tool for checking quality of concrete in concrete
structures. However, the calibration curve supplied by the
equipment do not needs much confidence because of using
many cubic samples and standard mixture for producing
this curve.

1.2 METHODS OF NDT
The different non-destructive methods of testing concrete
are as following:
1. Surface hardness tests
2. Rebound test.
3. Ultrasonic test.
4. Penetration and pull out tests
5. Dynamic or vibration tests
6. Combined methods
7. Radioactive and nuclear methods
8. Magnetic and electrical methods.
9. Acoustic emission techniques
The generally used non-destructive tests are the Rebound
hammer tests and Ultrasonic pulse velocity test. So the
methods used in this work are rebound hammer test and
ultrasonic pulse velocity test.
The main objectives of NDT are to assess one or more of in
situ strength properties i.e. density, durability, and
moisture content. NDT is the only way to calculate the
depth of cracks and to determining whether any structural
damage has occurred. Structural health monitoring by NDT
like rebound hammer and UPV becomes generally useful
for the prediction of the service life of structure
METHODOLOGY
Non - destructive testing are defined as the determination
of the mechanical condition of an structure without
affecting that objects ability. NDT methods have been in
use since 4 decades, and in this time period, the
development has to be taken place to such an extent that it
is now considered as a excellent method for evaluating
existing concrete structures with regard to their strength,
durability and quality.
ULTRASONIC PULSE VELOCITY METHOD
UPV is the important NDT method used for testing of
existing concrete structure. These methods are popular
now a day in all over world. This method involves a
calculate of travel time over a known path length pulse of
ultrasonic compression waves. The pulses are generated
by use of pulse generator circuit. The pulse generator
circuit consists of electronic circuit for generating pulses
and a transducer. The pulses are entering into concrete by
a piezoelectric transducer and in same way transducer
acts a receiver to monitor the surface vibration cause by
the arriving the pulse. A timing circuit is used to calculate
the time for the pulse to travel from the transmitting to
receiving transducers. The pulse velocity can be calculated
by path length between the transducer divided by time of
travel gives the average velocity of wave. The pulse
velocity is calculated by the equation.
Pulse Velocity =
Generally, the higher the pulse velocity, the higher will be
the quality and durability of concrete and lower quality
concrete is by lower velocity.
Figure 1 Schematic representation of ultrasonic pulse
velocity method
Table Quality of concrete as per IS 13311(part I) 1992
S.N Ultrasonic pulse
velocity
(km/sec)
Quality of concrete
1 Above 4.5 km/sec Excellent
2 3.5 to 4.5 km/sec Good
3 3 to 3.5 km/sec Medium
4 Below 3 km/sec Doubtful
TEST EQUIPMENTS
The UPV instruments include a transducer, a receiver and
an indicator for determining the time of travel from the
transducer to the receiver. Ultrasonic pulse uses fast
potential changes to generate vibration that leads to its
basic frequency. The transducer is securely attached to
Transit
Path
Time
Length

concrete surface to vibrate the concrete. The pulses go
through the concrete and reach the receiver.
The pulse velocity can be calculated from the following
equation:
V=L/T
Where, V = pulse velocity (km/s),
L = path length (cm),
T = transit time (µs).
The velocity of sound in a concrete is correlated to the
concrete modulus of elasticity:
V=√E/p
Where, E = modulus of elasticity,
ρ=density of the concrete.
The transducer fined the pulses which reach first and it is
usually the leading edge of the longitudinal vibration.
The positions of pulse velocity determinaton are
categorized in three category
1: Direct transmission
2: Semi-direct transmission
3: Indirect or surface transmission
SCHMIDT’S REBOUND HAMMER TEST:
Schmidt’s rebound hammer developed in 1948 by a Ernst
Schmidt a Swiss engineer for testing concrete, based upon
rebound principle when a hammer strikes concrete. The
degree of rebound is a detection of hardness of concrete. It
consists of a spring control hammer that slides on a
plunger within a tubular housing.. The body of the
instrument is then pushed towards the concrete surface
which extend the spring attached to the hammer and body.
When pushed to the limit, the grab is released and the
hammer is push towards the concrete by combination of
gravity and spring forces. After then hammer strikes up to
the shoulder of plunger and it rebounds. The rebound
distance travelled by a spring control mass is called the
rebound number and it is calculated on a scale which is
attached to a rider. This test can be conducted
horizontally, vertically or at any intermediate angle. After
finding rebound number, the calibration chart is used
which shows the relationship between compressive
strength and rebound number.
Figure 3.3 Schematic c/s of rebound hammer showing
principle of operation
Assessment of Strength of Reinforcement through
Ultra Sonic Pulse Velocity and Rebound hammer test
The Rebound hammer and UPV test have been used to
determining the concrete quality by applying regression
analysis models between compressive strength of in-situ
concrete on present building and tests values. The main
members of a present structure including column, beam
and slab were included in the study
.

The Table showing result of NDT by Rebound hammer
test for Ground floor.
SN Column
NO
Average
Rebound
Number
Compressive
Strength
( N/mm2 )
1 C-13 29.2 22.1
2 C-8 28.4 20.6
3 C-2 29.6 22.2
4 C-10 27.6 18.8
5 C-15 28 20.2
6 C-17 29.6 22.4 22.4 22.4
The following table shows the results of NDT by
Ultrasonic pulse velocity
SN Column
NO
AVERAGE
VALUE OF
U.P.V.
km/Sec
Compressive
Strength ( N/mm2 )
fc(V)=15.533V -
34.358
1 C-13 3.61 21.71
2 C-8 3.45 19.37
3 C-2 3.40 18.45
4 C-10 3.66 22.49
5 C-17 3.35 17.80
6 C-19 3.39 18.29
7 C-22 3.41 18.45
8 C-24 3.37 17.98
9 C-23 3.55 20.78
CONCLUSIONS
1. The rebound number method appears to be more
competent in finding the compression strength of
concrete as compare to the ultrasonic pulse
velocity method.
2. The use of combined methods produces more
accurate results that are closer to the true values
when compared to the use of the above methods
individually. An acceptable level of precision was
additionally admired for concrete strength
estimation. Therefore, for engineering
investigation, the resulting regression model for
strength calculation could be used securely for
concrete strength estimation.
3. As per the Non destructive Tests carried out on
existing structure, it is found that the Ultrasonic
Pulse Velocity Results with direct, semi direct and
indirect methods indicates the maximum readings
are below 3km/sec and in between 3.0 km/sec to
3.5km/sec
4. As per the Ultrasonic pulse velocity test (refer to
IS 13311 (Part I) 1992 “Non –Destructive Testing
of concrete methods of test, Ultrasonic Pulse
Velocity”).It is observed that quality of concrete is
medium and doubtful.
5. As per Rebound Hammer test (refer to IS 13311
(Part II) 1992 “Non- Destructive Testing of
concrete - methods of test, Rebound Hammer” )
the readings of Rebound Hammer indicates the
likely to compressive strength of CONCRETE IS
M18 TO M22.
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4. IS 13311(1992), “Code of practice for Non Destructive
Testing of concrete – methods of test part: 1 Ultrasonic
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