Proceedings pro059 : RILEM Symposium on On Site Assessment of Concrete, Masonry and Timber Structures - SACoMaTiS 2008

Title: RILEM Symposium on On Site Assessment of Concrete, Masonry and Timber Structures - SACoMaTiS 2008 Edited by L. Binda, M. di Prisco, R. Felicetti ISBN: 978-2-35158-061-5 e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-075-2 Pages: 1232 Publication date: 2008

Structure maintenance is one of the most relevant problem of civil engineering and architecture. Existing structures when damaged need a diagnostic investigation in order to define their actual state and to assess their safety. This necessity is particularly evident for historical buildings, but also for recent buildings when events like earthquakes, floods or long term lack of maintenance cause severe damage. When on site investigation is carried out nondestructive tests and reliable identification techniques are needed.

In the last years L. Binda, being Convener of Cluster E of RILEM TAC and aware of the importance of NDTs for the site assessment of existing structures, proposed three new TCs on the use of NDT for concrete, masonry and timber structures. Arnon Bentur and Sydney Mindess (chairman of TAC at that time) who gave an important support to the acceptance of the proposed Committees have to be acknowledged. The TCs have been worked hard since their formation and in 2006 it was decided to organise the first Symposium on site assessment of structures with the participation of two other TCs and contribution of external international experts.

The SACoMaTiS 2008 International Symposium has been in fact organized with the collaboration of the following RILEM TCs:
- 207-INR - Interpretation of NDT results and assessment of RC structures
- 216-SAM - Strategies for assessment of historic masonry structures with NDT
- 215-AST - In-situ assessment of structural timber
- 212-ACD - Acoustic emission and related NDE techniques for crack detection and
damage evaluation in concrete.
- 213-MAI - Model assisted integral service life prediction of steel reinforced concrete
structures with respect to corrosion induced damage

New progress in research and new standards have strongly emphasized the influence of site assessment role to estimate residual bearing capacity of structures and infrastructures and their consequent safety factors, even for historical buildings. New technologies are now available and the engineers have to use them in order to appreciate their innovation potentialities and to establish their reliability and their efficiency either in terms of effectiveness and costs. The transfer of knowledge from experts to professionals through guidelines and recommendations proposed by the RILEM TCs working on the topics are now really welcome by engineers and architects working on the field of structural assessment, particularly for C.H.

More than one hundred papers were received and the research information was divided in three sections on concrete, masonry and timber specific topics plus a crosswise section that mixes the different techniques, trying to favour a more general discussion on techniques innovation and their ability to be extended to other materials.

Contents

Preface Author(s): L. Binda, M. di Prisco

Pages: XVII - XVIII

Volume I - On site accessment of concrete structures - Part 1

Condition assement of concrete, masonry and timber structures and the role of water: how far the problem is similar? Author(s): D. Breysse

Pages: 3 - 14

Influence of concrete properties on the calibration of radar, ultrasonics and active thermography Author(s): C. Maierhofer, M. Krause, J. Wöstmann, M. Röllig, R. Arndt, D. Streicher, C. Kohl

Pages: 15 - 24

Damage assessment of concrete structures with AE technique Author(s): T. Shiotani, D. G. Aggelis, S. Momoki

Pages: 25 - 34

Non-destructive assessment of corrosion conditions of steel in reinforced concrete structures using a rapid technique Author(s): L. Tang

Pages: 35 - 43

Volume I - On site accessment of concrete structures - Part 2

GPR for non-destructive prediction of concrete physical properties - a neutral approach Author(s): Z.M. Sbartaï, K. Viriyametanont, C. Laurens, J.P. Balayssac

Pages: 47 - 55

How combination of measurements can be used to reduce epistemic uncertainties in material condition assessment: application to concrete Author(s): D. Breysse, J.F. Lataste, J.P. Balayssac, S. Laurens

Pages: 57 - 68

Critical analysis of physical parameters for the characterization of the quality of concrete samples Author(s): L. Pasetti, P. Bet, C. Bonifazzi, G. Santarato, S. Tralli

Pages: 69 - 78

Evaluation of grouting condition in repaired concrete by impact-echo Author(s): T. Watanabe, H. Fujigaki, C. Hashimoto, M. Ohtsu

Pages: 79 - 86

Volume I - On site accessment of concrete structures - Part 3

Ultrasound through-transmission techniques for quality control of fresh concrete Author(s): C.U. Grosse

Pages: 89 - 98

Quantitative AE Analysis of diagonal-shear failure in reinforced concrete beams Author(s): K. Ohno, M. Ohtsu

Pages: 99 - 108

Half-cell potential measurements to assess corrosion risk of reinforcement steels in a PC bridge Author(s): E. Nakamura, H. Watanabe, H. Koga, M. Nakamura, K. Ikawa

Pages: 109 - 117

Acoustic emission behavior of two layered, reinforced concrete slabs under bending Author(s): D.G. Aggelis, S. Momoki, T. Shiotani, A. Hirama

Pages: 119 - 126

Assessment of an industrial pavement via the impact acoustics method Author(s): R. Felicetti

Pages: 127 - 136

Volume I - On site accessment of concrete structures - Part 4

New examples for ultrasonic imaging of prestressed concrete elements Author(s): M. Krause, K. Mayer, F. Mielentz, B. Milmann, D. Streicher

Pages: 139 - 148

Assessment of a R/C structure subjected to high corrosion Author(s): D. Coronelli, P. Martinelli

Pages: 149 - 158

Diagnosis of grouting performance in existing prestressed concrete bridge by impact-echo NDT Author(s): K. Sasaki, K. Yonekura, S. Tsutsumi, H. Ueki

Pages: 159 - 158

Threshold values of air permeability of concrete cover - a case study in Japan Author(s): K. Imamoto, K. Shimozawa, M. Nagayama, J. Yamasaki, S. Nimura

Pages: 169 - 177

Damage assessment & retrofitting of shahid rajaee slipway Author(s): F.J. Alaee, A. Bagheri

Pages: 179 - 187

Volume I - On site accessment of concrete structures - Part 5

Acoustic emission techniques for crack detection and damage evaluation Author(s): M. Ohtsu, Y. Tomoda

Pages: 191 - 200

Acoustic emission monitoring of concrete structures Author(s): R.J. Lark, R. Pullin, K.M. Holford

Pages: 201 - 210

Use of the acoustic technique on reinforced concrete bending loaded specimens Author(s): A. Sajna, T. Bremec

Pages: 211 - 220

Statistical interpretation of results of potential mapping on reinforced concrete structures Author(s): J.J. Gulikers, B. Elsener

Pages: 221 - 230

New faster and non contacting measurement methods of polarization resistance measurement in the application to reinforcement corrosion Author(s): C. Andrade, I. Martínez

Pages: 231 - 238

Volume I - On site accessment of concrete structures - Part 6

Evaluation of labile ionic pool in cement-based matrix Author(s): M.L. Ruello, F. Tittarelli, G. Moriconi, G. Fava

Pages: 241 - 247

Early prediction of concrete resistance to freezing - thawing impact Author(s): A. Hranilovi Trubic, D. Mikulic, S. Uzelac

Pages: 249 - 257

Moire and other optical techniques for measurement of movement in structures Author(s): B. Harvey

Pages: 259 - 266

Statistical analysis of pull-out tests - the european concrete frame building project Author(s): M.N. Soutsos, J.H. Bungey, A.E. Long

Pages: 267 - 276

Main durability characteristics of self-compacting concrete Author(s): G. De Schutter, K. Audenaert, V. Boel

Pages: 277 - 286

Volume I - On site accessment of concrete structures - Part 7

Senso: a french project for the evaluation of concrete structures by combining non destructive testing methods Author(s): J.P. Balayssac, S. Laurens, G. Arliguie, I. Fortuné

Pages: 289 - 297

Air permeability assessment in a reinforced concrete viaduct Author(s): R. Neves, J. Vinagre Santos

Pages: 299 - 307

Development of ultrasonic time-of-flight computed tomography (TOF-CT) for inspection of concrete Author(s): T. Nishiwaki, K. Adachi, H. Yanagida, Y. Tamura

Pages: 309 - 317

Performance-based specification and control of durability of reinforced concrete structures Author(s): H.D. Beushausen, M.G. Alexander, R. Torrent

Pages: 319 - 324

Volume I - On site accessment of concrete structures - Part 8

Assessment of concrete permeability in tunnels Author(s): G. di Pace, D. Calo, R. Torrent

Pages: 327 - 336

In-situ testing of the permeability of concrete Author(s): I. Gabrijel, D. Mikulic, D. Bjegovic, I. Stipanovic

Pages: 337 - 346

Evolution of the carbonation depth of existing r.c. structures Author(s): M. Alessio, M. Guiglia, M. Taliano

Pages: 347 - 356

Benchmarks for thickness measurement of concrete elements Author(s): M. Krause, X. Dérobert, J. Hugenschmidt, A. Moczko, E. Niederleithinger, A. Taffe

Pages: 357 - 366

Investigation of a deteriorated reinforced concrete infrastructure and possible repair Author(s): F. Tittarelli, M.L. Ruello, D. Capuani, A. Aprile

Pages: 367 - 375

Compressive strength of concrete core samples with different diameter Author(s): A. Brignola, E. Curti, S. Parodi, S. Podestà, G. Riotto

Pages: 377 - 386

Volume I - Assessment techniques: innovation, reliability, case studies - Part 1

Advanced surface and tomography measurements on materials and structures Author(s): M.F. Drdácký, J. Valach, I. Jandejsek, O. Jirousek, D. Vavrík

Pages: 389 - 400

Advanced monitoring sensor and self-repairing system for cracks in concrete structures Author(s): H. Mihashi, T. Nishiwaki, K. Miura, Y. Okuhara

Pages: 401 - 409

Investigation of moisture content and distribution with radar and active thermography Author(s): C. Maierhofer, J. Wöstmann, C. Trela, M. Röllig

Pages: 411 - 420

In situ mechanical characterization of the mortar in masonry buildings with DRMS Author(s): E. Del Monte, A. Vignoli

Pages: 421 - 430

NDT evaluation of ancient masonry properties by means of splitting tests on cores with diametric mortar layer Author(s): A. Benedetti, E. Mangoni

Pages: 431 - 440

Volume I - Assessment techniques: innovation, reliability, case studies - Part 2

Cyclic damage analysis by acoustic emission in reinforced masonry walls Author(s): A. Carpinteri, P. Bocca, A. Grazzini, G. Lacidogna, A. Manuello, D. Masera

Pages: 443 - 452

Post-accident damage identification based on vibration measurements applied to masonry structures Author(s): L.F. Ramos, P.B. Lourenço

Pages: 453 - 462

Applicability of estimation of chloride content in cover concrete using electromagnetic wave and impedance method Author(s): T. Mizobuchi, K. Yokozeki, M. Hiraishi, R. Ashizawa

Pages: 463 - 472

Non destructive evaluation of delamination and interface in concrete structure Author(s): J.F. Lataste, M. Krause, A. Moczko, D. Breysse, C. Maierhofer

Pages: 473 - 482

Application of innovative testing methods for the quasi non-destructive assessment of the material condition in hydraulic engineering structures Author(s): F. Weise, S. Pirskawetz, B. Meng

Pages: 483 - 492

Volume I - Assessment techniques: innovation, reliability, case studies - Part 3

Radar-based measurement of deflections on bridges and large structures: ambient vibration tests and operational modal analysis Author(s): C. Gentile, G. Bernardini

Pages: 495 - 505

Radar-based measurement of deflections on bridges and large structures: radar techniques and static tests Author(s): G. Bernardini, C. Gentile

Pages: 507 - 517

The use of 3D-scanning in structural restoration projects - impact of accurate geometry on structural assessment: a case study on the church of Saint-Jacobs at Leuven Author(s): L. Schueremans, B. Vangenechten

Pages: 519 - 528

Structural assessment, testing, rehabilitation and monitoring strategies for the world’s largest elliptical dome and Sanctuary at Vicoforte Author(s): A. Chiorino, C. Calderini, A. Spadafora, R. Spadavecchia

Pages: 529 - 538

The Katholikon of Osios Loucas Monastery: in-situ investigations Author(s): E.N. Vintzileou, P.G. Touliatos, I.G. Konteas, V.A. Palieraki

Pages: 539 - 548

Volume I - Assessment techniques: innovation, reliability, case studies - Part 4

Developing masonry vault models for global assessment Author(s): T.E. Boothby, P. Condoleo, A. Taliercio, L. Binda

Pages: 551 - 560

Conservation of the reinforced concrete pillars of the church of the San Carlo Borromeo hospital in Milan: monitoring of damage, diagnosis of conservation state and trial of repair techniques Author(s): L. Bertolini, E. Redaelli, D. Lattanzi, M. Mapelli

Pages: 561 - 570

Diagnostic analyses of concrete dams on site, by flat jack tests, computer simulations and parameter identifications Author(s): G. Cocchetti, R. Fedele, T. Garbowski, G. Maier, A. Tavakoli

Pages: 571 - 579

Application of digital radiography in evaluation of components of existing structures Author(s): B. Kasal, A. Adams, M.F. Drdacky

Pages: 581 - 591

Assessment and control of a SFRC retaining structure: mechanical issues (part 1) Author(s): M. di Prisco, C. di Prisco, D. Dozio, A, Galli, S. Lapolla

Pages: 593 - 604

Assessment and monitoring of a SFRC retaining structure: measurement issues (part 2) Author(s): M. Scaioni, M. Alba, A. Giussani, F. Roncoroni

Pages: 605 - 614

Volume II - On site assessment of masonry structures - Part 1

Contribution of inspection techniques to the assessment of historical structures Author(s): P. Roca, J. Clapés, O. Caselles, M. Vendrell, P. Giráldez, S. Sánchez-Beitia

Pages: 621 - 632

Inspections and structural knowledge to the restoration of the Basilica Concattedrale di Trinitapoli (Foggia - Italia) Author(s): T.M. Massarelli

Pages: 621 - 640

Field assessment of the material properties of New Zealand’s unreinforced masonry buildings Author(s): R. Lumantarna, A.W. Wilson, A.P. Russell, J.M. Ingham

Pages: 641 - 650

Volume II - On site assessment of masonry structures - Part 2

Evaluation of a rubble wall: case study Author(s): D.T. Biggs

Pages: 663 - 671

Preliminary assessment of correlation between mortar hardness and brick masonry strength Author(s): G. Simundic, H.O. Sugo, A.W. Page, S.J. Lawrence

Pages: 673 - 682

Evaluation of damage accumulation in masonry by means of acoustic emission technique Author(s): E. Verstrynge, S. Ignoul, L. Schueremans, D. Van Gemert, M. Wevers

Pages: 683 - 692

Numerical interpretation of the experimental results obtained with flat-jack tests on a brick masonry wall Author(s): M. Acito, L. Binda, G. Cardani, J.M. Guedes

Pages: 693 - 702

Nonlinear phenomena analysis in the ultrasonic wave propagation to detect damage evolution in historical structures Author(s): P. Antonaci, P. Bocca, C. Bruno, D. Masera, A.S. Gliozzi, M. Scalerandi

Pages: 703 - 711

Volume II - On site assessment of masonry structures - Part 3

Combination of non-destructive testing methods for the assessment of masonry structures Author(s): C. Maierhofer

Pages: 715 - 726

The ancient Athena Temple in Syracuse (Sicily): an investigation on structural stability Author(s): A. Carpinteri, G. Lacidogna, A. Manuello, L. Binda

Pages: 727 - 736

ND evaluation and monitoring of the basilica of S. Lorenzo in Cremona Author(s): L. Binda, L. Zanzi, P. Condoleo, G. Cardani, A. Anzani

Pages: 737 - 746

Methodology for the application of radar and seismic techniques in investigating byzantine monuments bearing mural mosaics. The cases of the Katholikon of Dafni Monastery and the Katholikon of Hosios Loukas Monastery Author(s): A.E. Miltiadou - Fezans, P. Côte, X. Dérobert, O.J. Durand, J. Alexandre, A.I. Kalagri, M.I. Savvidou, N.P. Delinikolas, D.C. Chryssopoulos, F.D. Georganis

Pages: 747 - 756

On site investigation, improvements and structural safe guarding in recovery project of Bam’s cultural heritage Author(s): E. Mokhtari, M. Nejati, S. Shad

Pages: 757 - 766

Volume II - On site assessment of masonry structures - Part 4

Archaeological investigation for Bam and its cultural heritage Author(s): E. Mokhtari, M. Nejati, N. Ahmadi, S. Shad

Pages: 769 - 778

Effects of environmental conditions on the experimental modal analysis of timbrel domes Author(s): A.D. Sorensen, E. Erdogmus

Pages: 779 - 785

Structural monitoring for the evaluation of the dynamic response of historical monuments Author(s): F. Casarin, M.R. Valluzzi, F. da Porto, C. Modena

Pages: 787 - 796

Non Destructive investigation for the conservation design of a monastery near Bergamo (Italy) Author(s): L. Binda, L. Cantini, C. Tiraboschi, C. Amigoni

Pages: 797 - 806

Post-earhtquake damage assessment of historical masonry structures Author(s): I. Bocur-Horváth, Z.S. Ferenczi, D. Samoila

Pages: 807 - 816

Monitoring of interaction of monumental historic complex located on earth embankment Author(s): M. Malesza, C. Miedzialowski

Pages: 817 - 826

Volume II - On site assessment of masonry structures - Part 5

Georadar for the investigation of existing structures Author(s): M. Forde

Pages: 829 - 837

Diagnosing structural damage in masonry: results of a questionnaire Author(s): I.A.E. de Vent, R.P.J van Hees, G.J. Hobbelman

Pages: 839 - 848

Non-destructive sonic testing of limestone masonry buildings Author(s): G. Concu, F. Mistretta

Pages: 849 - 858

The S. Giuliano monastery in Catania: seismic vulnerability, damage assessment and analysis criteria for static and dynamic restoration Author(s): V. Longo, M. Marino, F. Neri

Pages: 859 - 868

Humidity evaluation in building materials: compared approaches for concrete, masonry and timber Author(s): J.F. Lataste, S. Yotte, Z.M. Sbartaï

Pages: 869 - 878

Volume II - On site assessment of masonry structures - Part 6

The hole drilling technique - in site stress measurement on the piers of the Saint-Jacobs church in Leuven (Belgium) Author(s): S, Sánchez-Beitia, L. Schueremans

Pages: 881 - 892

Damage assessment and identification of defects in reinforced masonry walls Author(s): F. da Porto, L. Zanzi, F. Mosele, D. Arosio, S. Munda

Pages: 893 - 902

Structural identification of existing masonry buildings Author(s): B. Ortolani, E. Del Monte, L. Galano, A. Vignoli

Pages: 903 - 912

Thermography investigations of roman archaeological masonry Author(s): C. Colla, A. Largo, P. Corvaglia, F. Ubertini

Pages: 923 - 932

Volume II - On site assessment of masonry structures - Part 7

Assessment of ancient building foundations Author(s): G. Arun

Pages: 935 - 943

On site diagnostic investigations for the assessment of the house of the wooden partition, in Herculaneum Author(s): C. Colla, S. de Miranda, F. Ubertini

Pages: 945 - 954

Conservation project of Nandin hall in the archaeological zone of the Vat Phou Unesco site in Laos Author(s): P. Zolese, S. Bortolotto, P. Pichard, M. Dell’Orto

Pages: 955 - 964

Numerical analysis of a masonry chimney supported by in situ assessment tools Author(s): V. Lopes, J.M. Guedes, E. Paupério, A. Arêde, A.G. Costa

Pages: 975 - 984

Volume II - On site assessment of masonry structures - Part 8

The national railway museum of Pietrarsa near Napoli: on site assessment for the structural analysis Author(s): L. Guerriero, L. D’Orta, P. Daco, N. Addesa

Pages: 987 - 994

Ormana houses and repair techniques Author(s): A. Erdem, R. Ozakin

Pages: 1003 - 1012

Structural assessment for temporary protection of the old mosque in Senkovici Village, Bosnia and Herzegovina Author(s): M. Humo, S. Kulukcija

Pages: 1013 - 1022

Volume II - On site assessment of timber structures - Part 1

In situ evaluation of timber structures - education, state-of-the-art and future directions Author(s): B. Kasal

Pages: 1025 - 1032

RILEM TC 215 AST "In-situ assessment of structural timber" Author(s): B. Kasal

Pages: 1033 - 1037

NDT methods for the assessment of structural timber: report on the researches carried out at the university of Trento (Italy) Author(s): M. Piazza, M. Raggio

Pages: 1039 - 1047

Experimental verification of a vibration-based damage identification method in a timber structure using Neural Network ensembles Author(s): U. Dackermann, J. Li, B. Samali, F. Choon Choi, K. Crews

Pages: 1049 - 1058

Volume II - On site assessment of timber structures - Part 2

Evaluation of wood density by means of distinct NDT Author(s): M. Kotlínová, M. Kloiber, G. Vasconcelos, P.B. Lourenço, J.M. Branco

Pages: 1061 - 1070

Assessment of termite damage in wood using digital radioscopy Author(s): R.W. Anthony

Pages: 1071 - 1080

Diagnostic investigations of wooden structures using ultrasonic-echo technique Author(s): S. Maack, M. Krause

Pages: 1081 - 1090

Laboratory assessment of the FRP to timber bonding force for ancient beams showing biological attack Author(s): A. Benedetti, I. Brosio, F. Simonelli

Pages: 1091 - 1100

Volume II - On site assessment of timber structures - Part 3

An overview of the development of on-site assessment for timber structures in Australia Author(s): K. Crews

Pages: 1113 - 1124

Overview of dynamic based damage detection for timber bridges Author(s): F. Choon Choi, J. Li, B. Samali, K. Crews

Pages: 1125 - 1134

Ancient timber structure analysis applying NDT and traditional methods of assessment Author(s): L. Palaia, J. Monfort, R. Sanchez, L. Gil, A. Álvarez, V. López, S. Tormo, C. Pérez, P. Navarro

Pages: 1135 - 1143

Analysis and diagnosis of timber structures of Porto historical centre old buildings Author(s): T. Ilharco, J.M. Guedes, E. Paupério, A. Arêde, A.G. Costa

Pages: 1145 - 1154

Post-fire investigation of St. Bernard’s church, New Jersey, USA Author(s): R.W. Anthony, E.P. Meade, A. Radcliffe-Trenner

Pages: 1155 - 1165

Volume II - On site assessment of timber structures - Part 4

Non-destructive evaluation at mission San Miguel - achievements and limitations Author(s): D.W. Porter, R.W. Anthony

Pages: 1169 - 1178

On site diagnosis and assessment of the nave timber structure of Segovia Cathedral (Spain) using Non Destructive Techniques Author(s): L.A. Basterra, G. López, G. Ramón-Cueto, L. Acuña, M. Casado

Pages: 1179 - 1188

The wooden truss dome of Massimo Opera theatre in Catania: constructive and structural survey for the assessment of plaster crack pattern Author(s): C.F. Carocci, V. Longo, C. Tocci

Pages: 1189 - 1198

Surveys of wooden floor of Great Mosque of Sana’a-Republic of Yemen Author(s): F. Augelli

Pages: 1199 - 1208

The "casa baraccata" after the earthquake of 1908 in Reggio Calabria: methods of investigation for knowledge techniques and assessment of the conservative conditions Author(s): V. Ceradini, A. Bianco

Pages: 1209 - 1218

Use of nanotechnologies and nanosciences in cultural heritage for the efficiency of maintenance systems in wooden built heritage: restoration, conservation, maintenance, monitoring of interventions Author(s): C. Bertolini Cestari, T. Marzi

Pages: 1219 - 1230