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Understanding Acoustic Emission Testing- Reading 1 Part B-A

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16.7.4 Strength vs. <strong>Acoustic</strong> <strong>Emission</strong> Relationships<br />

Since concrete quality is most frequently characterized by its strength, many<br />

studies have been directed towards determining a relationship between<br />

acoustic emission activity and strength. For instance, Tanigawa and<br />

Kobayashi concluded that “the compressive strength of concrete can be<br />

approximately estimated by the accumulated AE counts at relatively low<br />

stress level.” Indeed, they suggested that acoustic emission techniques might<br />

provide a useful nondestructive test method for concrete strength. Earlier,<br />

Fertis had concluded that acoustic emissions could be used to determine not<br />

only strength, but also static and dynamic material behavior. Rebic, too, found<br />

that there is a relationship between the “critical” load at which the concrete<br />

begins to be damaged, which can be determined from acoustic emission<br />

measurements, and the ultimate strength; thus, acoustic emission analysis<br />

might be used as a predictor of concrete strength.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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