El. knyga: Non-Destructive Diagnostics of Concrete Floors: Methods and Case Studies [Taylor & Francis e-book]

"As concrete floors degrade they can become unsafe. Their diagnostics floors requires the use of non-destructive methods, as it is practically impossible to assess them otherwise. Non-Destructive Diagnostics of Concrete Floors explains which method to use when, and how to handle equipment; and presents case studies of dowelled concrete surfaces, polyurethane-cement floors, stone floors, cement screeds and post tensioned concrete structures. It identifies the limitations of particular methods and explainsthe idea of complementarity of non-destructive testing. It gives mainstream practitioners a critical survey of errors and common mistakes and gives enough detail for academic researchers and industrial specialists"--

The diagnostics of concrete floors requires the use of non-destructive methods. This explains which method to use when, how to handle equipment; and presents case studies. It identifies the limitations of particular methods and errors and common mistakes, and explains the idea of complementarity of non-destructive testing.

Concrete floors should be diagnosed in order to obtain the proper durability. Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, which have numerous advantages and are very effective for in situ testing, are recommended for this purpose. Non-Destructive Diagnostics of Concrete Floors: Methods and Case Studies offers useful NDT methods, test methodologies, and case studies. This book contains classifications of NDT methods, examines their areas of usefulness in floor diagnostics, and explains the complementarity and reliability of NDT methods as well as the need to calibrate research equipment. It presents interesting case studies of concrete floors, such as dowelled floors, floors with a top layer made of stone slabs, industrial floors, industrial floors with a top layer of polyurethane-cement, layered floors, post-tensioned floors, and cement screeds. The authors have drawn on many years of experience in both academia and the practical diagnosis of concrete floors using NDT methods.