Title |
TOWARDS A METHODOLOGY FOR USE OF SONIC AND ULTRASONIC TESTS IN EARTHEN MATERIALS |
Authors |
Martini, Rachel , RODRÍGUEZ MARISCAL, JOSÉ DANIEL, Carvalho, Jorge , Solis, Mario , Varum, Humberto , Roca, P , Pela, L , Molins, C |
External publication |
Si |
Means |
12th International Conference On Structural Analysis Of Historical Constructions (sahc 2021) |
Scope |
Proceedings Paper |
Nature |
Científica |
Publication date |
01/01/2021 |
ISI |
000856026401005 |
Abstract |
In many regions around the world, earth has been used through history as a traditional building material. Nowadays, there is a significant revival of its use due to its ecological value and architectural performance. However, there is still a significant lack of knowledge about its actual mechanical properties and behavior. This work aims at the development of consistent methodologies for the characterization of this building material based on non-destructive tests, NDT\'s. Ultrasonic and sonic tests on prismatic rammed earth specimens and adobe bricks were carried out. The paper presents an optimized method for estimating S-waves and P-waves based on direct and indirect non-conventional sonic testing methods. Finally, the paper discusses methodological issues for estimating the earthen material properties through the propagation velocity of sonic waves. |
Keywords |
wave velocity; nondestructive test; mechanical characterization and earthen materials |
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