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The paper deals with the non-destructive experimental testing of the reinforced concrete beams under progressive corrosion. A series of experiments using electrical potential, ultrasound and low-frequency vibrations techniques are reported. Electrical potential and natural frequencies were used to characterise and monitor the corrosion process at its initial state. The P-wave velocity measurements were proved to be effective in quantitative assessment of the level of corrosion as it progresses. The possibility of early detection of damage using a proposed damage index and diagnostic framework is promising for possible applications in the non-invasive diagnostics of reinforced concrete elements.

Authors

• dr inż. Tomasz Ferenc link open in new tab ,
• dr inż. Erwin Wojtczak link open in new tab ,
• mgr inż. Błażej Meronk link open in new tab ,
• dr hab. inż. Jacek Ryl link open in new tab ,
• prof. dr hab. inż. Krzysztof Wilde link open in new tab ,
• prof. dr hab. inż. Magdalena Rucka link open in new tab