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Understanding Acoustic Emission Testing- Reading 1 Part B-A

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Content:<br />

16.1 Introduction<br />

16.2 Historical Background<br />

16.3 Theoretical Considerations<br />

16.4 Evaluation of <strong>Acoustic</strong> <strong>Emission</strong> Signals<br />

16.5 Instrumentation and Test Procedures<br />

16.6 Parameters Affecting <strong>Acoustic</strong> <strong>Emission</strong>s from Concrete<br />

The Kaiser Effect · Effect of Loading Devices · Signal<br />

Attenuation · Specimen Geometry · Type of aggregate ·Concrete Strength<br />

16.7 Laboratory Studies of <strong>Acoustic</strong> <strong>Emission</strong><br />

Fracture Mechanics Studies · Type of Cracks · Fracture Process<br />

Zone (Crack Source) Location · Strength vs. <strong>Acoustic</strong> <strong>Emission</strong><br />

Relationships · Drying Shrinkage · Fiber Reinforced Cements<br />

and Concretes · High Alumina Cement · Thermal Cracking ·<br />

Bond in Reinforced Concrete · Corrosion of Reinforcing Steel<br />

in Concrete<br />

16.8 Field Studies of <strong>Acoustic</strong> <strong>Emission</strong><br />

16.9 Conclusions<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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