In situ concrete structures moisture measurement using a pulse test method

Title: In situ concrete structures moisture measurement using a pulse test method
Author(s): Z. Duan, F. Agostini, J. Liu, F. Skoczylas, T. Dubois and J-P. Dubois
Paper category : conference
Book title: International RILEM Conference on Advances in Construction Materials Through Science and Engineering
Editor(s): Christopher Leung and K.T. WAN
ISBN: 978-2-35158-116-2
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-117-9
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2011
Pages: 377 - 384
Total Pages: 8
Nb references: 5
Language: English

Abstract: The evaluation of the in situ moisture state of concrete is of great importance to understand the behavior of a structure and ensure its durability and integrity. A measurement device based on relative gas permeability measurement to determine concrete moisture has been designed. The results of a laboratory validation study are presented in this article and show the efficiency of this moisture measurement method. The device has been installed on a nuclear waste disposal site in France and the feasibility of an in situ experiment is also discussed.

Online publication: 2011-10-31
Publication type : full_text
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