Concrete Testing and Monitoring Methods

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Description: Standard and advanced concrete testing and monitoring methods used for strength assessment of concrete, along with other various material properties and integrity issues in the laboratory and in the field. Principles, applications and limitations, procedures, equipment operation and result interpretation are discussed for each destructive and non-destructive evaluation technique reviewed: mechanical, chemical, electrical, ultrasonic and acoustics, thermography, radiography. This course includes a laboratory session to develop manipulation skills and review concepts presented in lectures. Course is a senior elective. May not be used for degree credit with CIVE 5483 .