A review of recent developments in parametric based acoustic emission techniques applied to concrete structures

Sagar, Vidya R and Prasad, Raghu BK (2012) A review of recent developments in parametric based acoustic emission techniques applied to concrete structures. In: Nondestructive Testing And Evaluation, 27 (1). pp. 47-68.

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Abstract

This article presents a review of recent developments in parametric based acoustic emission (AE) techniques applied to concrete structures. It recapitulates the significant milestones achieved by previous researchers including various methods and models developed in AE testing of concrete structures. The aim is to provide an overview of the specific features of parametric based AE techniques of concrete structures carried out over the years. Emphasis is given to traditional parameter-based AE techniques applied to concrete structures. A significant amount of research on AE techniques applied to concrete structures has already been published and considerable attention has been given to those publications. Some recent studies such as AE energy analysis and b-value analysis used to assess damage of concrete bridge beams have also been discussed. The formation of fracture process zone and the AE energy released during the fracture process in concrete beam specimens have been summarised. A large body of experimental data on AE characteristics of concrete has accumulated over the last three decades. This review of parametric based AE techniques applied to concrete structures may be helpful to the concerned researchers and engineers to better understand the failure mechanism of concrete and evolve more useful methods and approaches for diagnostic inspection of structural elements and failure prediction/prevention of concrete structures.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Nondestructive Testing And Evaluation
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis Group
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Taylor and Francis Group.
Keywords:	acoustic emission techniques;concrete structures;AE energy; damage assessment;b-value analysis
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Civil Engineering
Date Deposited:	18 May 2012 08:33
Last Modified:	21 May 2012 10:54
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/44413

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