Practice Case Study: Structural Audit of a 10-Year-Old School Building - 3.11 | 12. Hardened Concrete – Non-Destructive Tests | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of a structural audit?

💡 Hint: Think about why we need to know if buildings are safe.

Question 2

Easy

Name one non-destructive testing method used in the audit.

💡 Hint: These methods help examine without causing damage.

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Question 1

What does the Rebound Hammer Test measure?

  • Surface hardness
  • Compressive strength
  • Moisture levels

💡 Hint: Think about how the hammer interacts with the surface.

Question 2

Core cutting is an entirely non-destructive test.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reconsider the meaning of 'non-destructive.'

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If you were to prioritize test methods for a building showing both cracking and efflorescence, what order would you apply the NDT methods? Justify your strategy.

💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of each test.

Question 2

After evaluating the results of a UPV test that shows an average of 2.5 km/s, what implications does this have for the structure, and what recommendations would you provide?

💡 Hint: Consider the standard thresholds for various concrete qualities.

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