TOWARDS A METHODOLOGY FOR USE OF SONIC AND ULTRASONIC TESTS IN EARTHEN MATERIALS

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2021

Authors

Martini, R. (Author) Other; Rodríguez-Mariscal, J.D. (Author) Other; Carvalho, J. (Author) Other; Solís, M. (Author) Other; Humberto Varum (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: 12TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF HISTORICAL CONSTRUCTIONS (SAHC 2021)

Pages: 852-862

12th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions (SAHC 2021)

ELECTR NETWORK, SEP 29-OCT 01, 2021

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Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering

FOS: Engineering and technology > Civil engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00X-E4V

DOI: 10.23967/sahc.2021.307

Abstract (EN): In many regions around the world, earth has been used through history as a traditional building material. Nowadays, there is a significant revival of its use due to its ecological value and architectural performance. However, there is still a significant lack of knowledge about its actual mechanical properties and behavior. This work aims at the development of consistent methodologies for the characterization of this building material based on non-destructive tests, NDT's. Ultrasonic and sonic tests on prismatic rammed earth specimens and adobe bricks were carried out. The paper presents an optimized method for estimating S-waves and P-waves based on direct and indirect non-conventional sonic testing methods. Finally, the paper discusses methodological issues for estimating the earthen material properties through the propagation velocity of sonic waves.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 11